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Yorkshire Walks

alan — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:29:24 +0000

Here you will find details of walking routes by Frank M Firth, with photographs and maps, in North Yorkshire, Northern England.

You can browse through his walking diry which he started keeping from August 2001 up to date, with notes, photographs and Ordnance Survey maps of my walks with over450 routes so far, mostly in North Yorkshire

yorkshirewalks.org for free details of over 450 walking routes mainly in North Yorkshire

The entery about Whitby http://www.yorkshirewalks.org/diary09/diary304.html

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The Langley luxury Guest Whitby

alan — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:50:46 +0000

Langley Guest House

The Langley luxury Guest House offering 5 star bed and breakfast accommodation in Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK with some of the best facilities you’ll find in the area.
Whitby, situated on the mouth of the river Esk in North Yorkshire, is one of the finest coastal fishing ports and seaside holiday resorts in England.

Canvas Art are specialists in Seascapes – UK beauty spots - Pop Art turned all into beautiful Wall Art. Also have your own photographs enlarged and turned into Canvas Prints.

The Langley luxury guest house offers “5 Star” bed and breakfast accommodation, very high standards of comfort and cleanliness with excellent breakfasts, coupled with a warm, friendly family atmosphere. We are is sited on Whitby’s popular West Cliff where most of the guesthouses, hotels and bed & breakfasts are established, close to the leisure centre, swimming pool, Whitby Spa Pavilion Theatre, beaches. The town centre is just a few minutes walk from the Langley luxury guest house , so take that leisurely stroll along the cliff tops, down through ancient cobbled streets, enjoying the sea and harbour views on your way.

The Langley Please call Pam and Bob with any enquiries, or feel free to email us.
Telephone: +44 (0)1947 604250

Email: langleyhotel@hotmail.com

Write to: The Langley, Royal crescent, Whitby, North Yorks. YO21 3EJ

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The Arches Guesthouse

alan — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:16:49 +0000

The Arches Guesthouse

The Arches is a very friendly, family run Whitby Guest House, which prides itself on cleanliness, a warm welcome and large breakfasts. Centrally located within Whitby’s West Cliff Conservation Area, The Arches is close to all amenities and attractions. A five minutes walk will take you to the centre of town and the sea front is just a short stroll away. This is the ideal base for experiencing the old world charms of this historic seaport, whose tranquil and pleasant atmosphere guarantees rest and relaxation.

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Whitby Bed and Breakfast

Ruth & Dick Brew.
The Arches Guesthouse
8, Havelock Place,
Hudson Street,
West Cliff,
Whitby,
North Yorkshire YO21 3ER
England. UKTelephone +44 (0)1947 601880
Website: www.whitbyguesthouses.co.uk
E-Mail: archeswhitby@freeola.com

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Simpsons Jet Of whitby

alan — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:09:23 +0000

Simpsons Jet- Whitby

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Have a browse through the handmade & crafted designs, you will see that all the jewellery is of a very high standard, and also quite unique, alot of the pieces being one off designs.

Simpson’s Jet specialize in silver and jet, and simply elegant jet jewellery we offer a variety of handmade & crafted jewellery to choose from, all made with top quality locally gathered Whitby jet..

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Born & bred in Whitby North Yorkshire in 1963 Derek Simpson started to make jewellery about twenty years ago, and though it seems second nature now it took a good many years and alot of
patience to learn his craft & become competent at working with jet. Rediscovering old techniques and making one or two new ones on the way. You can browse our on-line store by following the categories on the left handside of this page and clicking on any of the sub categories listed… alternatively you may telephone your order directly to us on 01947 897166

If you are coming to Whitby
you can visit our shop
at 21 Grape Lane.

Opening hours are approximately ; 10.30am to 5.00pm.
E-Mail derek@d-simpson.fsnet.co.uk
http://www.whitbyjetjewellery.net/

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Whitby Golf Club off the coastal road to the pretty village of Sandsend

alan — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:04:11 +0000

Whitby Golf Club

Whitby Golf Course is a fantastic holiday golf course with fantastic views of N Yorks Coast, run by PGA Professional offering expert tuition. The course is rarely too busy to be able to book a tee time.

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There are wonderful views along the coast, north-westward over the picturesque bay of Sandsend to Kettleness, south-eastward over the harbour with the Abbey Ruins set in relief and inland over the rolling panorama of the North Yorks Moors.

It is the ideal type of holiday course, not too long or difficult for the moderate player provided a reasonable degree of accuracy is achieved.

“Wild hitters” can be severely punished, as some of the hazards are quite unusual. The most striking is the wild cleft in the Cliffs known as “Upgang Ravine” which has to be driven when playing the 6th and 18th holes

The degree of driving difficulty on many an occasion is decided by the prevailing wind which may come from either the North Sea or the moors.

Below is a poem regarding our course:

Ode to Whitby Golf Club

On rugged cliff-tops facing north
Across the deep blue sea
Is Straggleton, a holy place
For golfers such as me

The rolling hills, Upgang Ravine
The White House Pub, Hotel
The ozone from the crashing waves
Cut grass, that heady smell

Through summer sun and winter snow
Through hailstones, rain and gales
Us golfers hit our dimpled balls
‘cross fairways hills and dales

And when our game is over
We’ll sit and have a beer
In the comfort of the nineteenth hole
With friendliness and cheer

We’ll talk of pars and birdies
And where we didn’t score
But one thing’s always certain
We’ll aye come back for more

Dave Kirk July 2009

If you are coming to Whitby on holiday then why not bring your clubs and have a few rounds. Please contact Whitby Golf Club using the details below:

Club Manager
Mr Tony Mason
01947 600660/602768

Office
Mr Duncan Russell
01947 600660/602768

Email: office@whitbygolfclub.co.uk
Website: http://www.whitbygolfclub.co.uk

Low Straggleton
Sandsend Road
Whitby
North Yorkshire
YO21 3SR

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Whitby’s Swing Bridge 100 Year Centenary Celebrations

alan — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:43:27 +0000

I was lucky enough to be able to watch Whitby’s swing Bridge 100 centenary celebrations on Saturday, 8 August 2009 from a prime location the second floor of the Dolphin Hotel which is right next to the bridge itself. I don’t think it would have been possible to have a better view on this gorgeous sunny day.

It was a very popular event and literally thousands of people turned up to watch the various celebrations.

Below are pictures from the opening Day ceremony in 1909 and then 2009.

Much of the credit for organising the event must go to John Freeman a local well-known artist with a gallery in the square.

The History of Whitbys Swing Bridge and its predecessors

At the entrance to the bridge during the afternoon Susan Harty pictured left (who regularly writes articles about forthcoming events in Whitby to inform tourists) was selling an excellent booklet called The History of Whitby Swing Bridge And Its Predecessors. It had been written by John Freeman in a short space of time so it would be ready for the big day itself, with some great articles and pictures.

If you’re interested in the history of Whitby I would highly recommend trying to find a copy. There was also a 100 year certificate on sale.

There was a PA system next to the bridge which produced an entertaining commentary throughout the afternoon’s events from local Whitby man I’m afraid I didn’t catch the details of who he was but he certainly kept everybody informed and entertained with some corny jokes.
Various entertainment started at 12:30 PM giving your day I carnival style feel. The entertainment was provided by the Cleveland Police band, Stakesby Steel band, Whitby Jets juvenile jazz band, and playlets by youngsters from the The Paul Nicholas School of Acting, Marske Fishermans Choir sang and the Saltburn Victorian Society dressed up for the day to bring a touch of period drama to the festivities.

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Whitby Victorian Society costumes giving the bridge's centenary of flavour from the past

Also a spectacular stunt as the famous Red Arrows flew under Whitby Bridge in formation….. OK I’m fibbing with the last one obviously just a teeny weenie bit impossible Actually the Red Arrows are scheduled to make an appearance Whitby Regatta this year, and if you’ve not seen them before they are certainly worth a viewing especially with the gorgeous backdrop of Whitby.
There were many people from the Saltburn Victorian Society dressed up to the nines making the event extremely atmospheric and giving you some idea of what the original opening ceremony could have been like in 1909.
As the time approached 4 PM the main events of the day were to unfold. Rev Canon David Smith blessed the bridge as there was a sail through by various boats including the current Whitby lifeboat and the 1938 Whitby lifeboat Mary Ann Hepworth which is now used as a pleasure trip vessel by a gentleman called Barry who I believe is a former Whitby lifeboat member.

Whitby Lifeboat from 1938 called Mary Ann Hepworth

Next a group of dignitaries gathered on both sides of the bridge to officially unveil the specially-commissioned plaques marking the anniversary.
Then on the west side, Whitby town mayor Coun Terry Jennison cut the ribbon to reveal the plaque, while on the east side, Scarborough Borough Council mayor Coun Bill Chatt did the honours.

The Lord Mayor of both Whitby and Scarborough and various other dignitaries

They then led their groups, including many in historic costumes, to meet in the centre of the bridge, recreating a famous image from the opening 100 years ago.

In the meantime, huge crowds waited patiently on both sides for the bridge to re-open before the gates were finally unlocked and the massed throngs poured onto the bridge from both sides.

This is a film of eveyone crossing the bridge

Article, pictures and film by Alan Davidson copyright www.whitby.uk.net

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Old and New Pictures

alan — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:06:33 +0000

Pictures of places of interest in Whitby, as they were and as they are now

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The Whitby Museum

alan — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:14:27 +0000

Do you know what a ‘Tempest Prognosticator’ looks like and what it does?

Whitby Museum is an independent volunteer Museum operated by Whitby Literary & Philosophical Society, which was founded in 1823. It contains the most varied set of collections of any Museum in NE Yorkshire and is a ‘Museum within a Museum’ with its distinctive Edwardian / Victorian ambience.

Collections include spectacular fossil marine reptiles, jet, Capt. James Cook and William Scoresby (whaling & scientific instruments) exhibits, many model ships, natural history, archaeology, bygones, costumes, toys and dolls, ethnography, samplers, ceramics, militaria, coins and medals, as well as the famed ‘Hand of Glory’ and much more.

Do you know what a ‘Tempest Prognosticator’ looks like and what it does? Come and find out.

Museum Opening Times
Open throughout the year except for Christmas and New Year Holidays
Closed 24th December 2008 until 2nd January 2009

Mondays: Closed all day except Bank Holiday & Half-Term Holidays
Opening Times: Tuesday – Sunday: 9.30 am – 4.30 pm, Last admission at 4.00 pm
The address of the Whitby Literary & Philosophical Society or Museum is
Whitby Museum,
Pannett Park,
Whitby,
N. YORKS YO21 1RE
Phone number: 01947 602908
Website address: http://www.whitbymuseum.org.uk
The Museum is equipped with toilets (including disabled toilets) and a lift.
There is a small book and novelty shop area.

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Yorkshire Walks

The Langley luxury Guest Whitby

The Arches Guesthouse

“Open all Year” STRICTLY a NON SMOKING GUESTHOUSE

Simpsons Jet Of whitby

Whitby Golf Club off the coastal road to the pretty village of Sandsend

Whitby’s Swing Bridge 100 Year Centenary Celebrations

Old and New Pictures

The Whitby Museum

“Open all Year”
STRICTLY a NON SMOKING GUESTHOUSE