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Beach home décor ideas

September 15, 2020 Beth Ellin

If you love Whitby and being by the sea, why not take a piece of that back with you with a bit of beach home décor? We have lots of […]

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Whitby wishing chair

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 Beth Ellin

Local legend says that sitting in the Whitby wishing chair will help change your fortunes by granting whatever wish you make when sitting in it. This quirky little seat has […]

whalebone arch to memorialise Whitby’s whaling history
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Whitby’s whaling history

May 20, 2020 Beth Ellin

Whitby’s whaling history helped develop the town into a thriving hub of industry. Our town was a capital of whaling trade thanks to the number of ships that were built […]

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Whitby swing bridge

April 27, 2020April 28, 2020 Beth Ellin

The Whitby swing bridge is one of the town’s defining features. It’s the main way visitors and locals cross the River Esk and move between the east and west sides of […]

Whitby light house and west pier
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Whitby lighthouses

March 6, 2020February 27, 2020 Beth Ellin

Our coastline has been watched over and protected by the Whitby lighthouses for hundreds of years. They’ve stood helping fishermen safely come into harbour as they brave the changeable North […]

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Whitby Seagulls

February 21, 2020January 29, 2020 Beth Ellin

When you think of the British coast, you can’t help but think of the unmistakable call of a seagull. They’re so common on our coastline and it wouldn’t really be […]

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Books set in Whitby

December 17, 2019November 28, 2019 Beth Ellin

Whitby is a place that inspires creativity. It always has been – just take a look at all the fantastic artists and galleries in the town. Many creatives live and […]

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Whitby Brewery

November 26, 2019November 27, 2019 Beth Ellin

Whitby Brewery is going from strength to strength – and we’re not talking about the alcohol content in their beers! The micro-brewery is continually expanding its reach, selling fantastic Whitby […]

view from the 199 Whitby Abbey steps
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199 Whitby Abbey steps

July 12, 2019 Beth Ellin

The 199 Whitby Abbey steps are one challenge visitors to the town cannot resist. They’re one of our most famous attractions. But, how much do you know about the history […]

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Whitby facts

June 14, 2019August 21, 2020 Beth Ellin

How many Whitby facts can you show off to your friends and family when you visit our lovely town? Let us help you impress with these Whitby facts: We’ve got […]

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