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The First Poet: The Story Behind the Caedmon Memorial in Whitby?
On the clifftop, close to the parish church in Whitby, stands a memorial to Caedmon, Abbess Hilda and the monastery ... -
The Story of the Wreck of the Rohilla in Whitby
The Rohilla was a 7,400-ton hospital ship driven ashore and wrecked during a fierce storm on 30 October 1914. The ... -
Raithwaite Sandsend, Whitby – Hotel Review
Raithwaite Sandsend, Whitby Hotel Review by Roger Crow / @RogerCrow Living and working in the same house for months can ... -
Whitby and Captain Cook’s Endeavour
By Ian Thompson & Roger Frost Whitby is, rightly, proud of its connections with Captain Cook’s historic ship, the Endeavour. ... -
Whitby and the Dracula Legend
By Barney Bardsley Whitby, on a sunny day, is just divine. This jewel of the North Yorkshire coastline twinkles prettily ... -
Tomorrow’s Ghosts Goth Festival Returns to Whitby for Second Year
by Sarah Morgan You may think that early November is the time for fireworks and all things Guy Fawkes-related, but ... -
Vikings at Whitby Abbey – Event Review
By Victoria Holdsworth The sun was blistering, and the wonderful seaside town of Whitby was as busy as ever. The ... -
The History of Whitby Jet
By Andrew White Jet is one of Whitby’s most famous products. Indeed many people who have never been to Whitby ... -
The Press Gangs and Smugglers of Whitby – History
By Paul Chrystal Not all of Whitby’s maritime activities were entirely voluntary, legitimate or legal. Like many other coastal settlements ... -
Historic Whitby in Photos
By Robin Cook This collection of Whitby images helps to explain the enduring appeal of a very special town, not ...
