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A History of Whitby Lighthouse
By Roger O’Reilly When alum shale began being mined near Whitby in the 17th Century, what had previously been a ... -
NYMR Pickering to Whitby Seaside Special – Review
By Matt Callard Such is the pleasure of this sedate, steam-powered way of travelling, where the joy is in the ... -
Raithwaite Sandsend, Whitby – Hotel Review
By Rachel Howard I’m sure most people who have visited Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay would join me in describing ... -
The White Horse & Griffin Hotel & Restaurant, Whitby – Review
By Karl Hornsey Mention Whitby in conversation and the vast majority of people will immediately conjure the same sort of ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
St Hild of Whitby – History
By Vibeke Vasbo Hild grew up in a pagan world, and was baptised in the year 627, aged 13, along ...
