Whitby Collection (#6)

Nave of Whitby Abbey in North Yorkshire, circa 1971

Nave of Whitby Abbey in North Yorkshire

Rex settles down in the bar of the Little Angel Inn, but he doesn t touch a drop. Whitby, North Yorkshire, March 1964 P007290

Whitby Abbey, Yorkshire, England. King Edwin built a small church here c. 630. St. Hilda founded a monastery in 656. The present ruined Norman Abbey was built circa 1222. Date: founded circa 656

Whitby Scaur, Yorkshire, 1896. Creator: Alfred William Hunt
Whitby Scaur, Yorkshire, 1896

Sunrise over the North Sea and Whitby harbour and piers in late summer, Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

WHITBY / YORKS 1920S CIG
Whitby, Yorkshire: steps leading down to the beach Date: 1920s

GUINEA NOTE FROM WHITBY
BRITAIN Guinea note from Whitby Old Bank Date: 1822

PROSPECT OF WHITBY
Three girls standing on the doorstep of the Prospect of Whitby, Londons Oldest Riverside Inn, Wapping, London. Date: 1960s

North Yorkshire YO21 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Yorkshire YO21 1

Cheshire West and Chester CH65 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cheshire West and Chester CH65 9

Whitby Abbey, c1870. 7th-century Whitby Abbey, a centre of medieval Northumbria was confiscated by the crown under Henry VIII during the Dissolution of the Monasteries 1536-1545

Cliffs near Whitby, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Cliffs near Whitby, 1898. From " Our Own Country, Volume I.". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, 1898]

Storm off Whitby, 1851, (1930). Creator: Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding
Storm off Whitby, 1851, (1930). Ships in rough seas off the coast of Whitby in Yorkshire. From " The Connoisseur", Volume 86, edited by C. Reginald Grundy

Whitby - Harbour and Town
A fantastic and unusually-composed view of Whitby - Harbour and Town. Date: 1920s

Robert Herbert Whitby in cockpit of Bristol Mk 3A Sycamore
Robert Herbert Whitby, 1917-2015, left, in the cockpit of Bristol Mk 3A Sycamore, G-AMWG, RMA Sir Gawain, of BEA

Ruins of Whitby Abbey monastery, Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK
Whitby Abbey was a 7th century Christian monastery that later became a Benedictine abbey. The abbey and its possessions were confiscated by the crown during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under

Whitby, from Larpool, c1896. Artist: Frank Meadow Sutcliffe
Whitby, from Larpool, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

England, North Yorkshire, Whitby. North Sea, East cliff. English Heritage site, ruins of Benedictine abbey, Whitby Abbey, monastery

Whitby Harbour, 1910. Artist: Photochrom Co Ltd of London
Whitby Harbour, 1910. From The British Isles in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. D.Lit. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1910]

Saint Hildas Abbey, Whitby, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Caedmon before Saint Hilda, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Whitby - General View of the Town, 1895. From Round the Coast. [George Newnes Limited, London, 1895]

Whitby, 19th-20th century, (1935). Artist: Albert Goodwin
Whitby, 19th-20th century, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Whitby, 1841, (1935). Artist: Edward Duncan
Whitby, 1841, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Whitby, from Larpool, c1900. Artist: Frank Meadow Sutcliffe
Whitby, from Larpool, c1900. Whitby is a seaside town, port and civil parish in the Borough of Scarborough and English county of North Yorkshire

North Transept, Whitby Abbey, c1880, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
North Transept, Whitby Abbey, c1880, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

North Aisle, Whitby Abbey, c1880, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
North Aisle, Whitby Abbey, c1880, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

Whitby Abbey, c1880, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
Whitby Abbey, c1880, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

From Mulgrave Woods, near Whitby, 1860. Artist: Edmund John Niemann
From Mulgrave Woods, near Whitby, 1860. Painting held at the Kirklees Museums and Galleries, Huddersfield. From A Catalogue of the Pictures

Interior of Whitby Abbey, c1915. Artist: William Callow
Interior of Whitby Abbey, c1915. Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire, 2009. The first abbey at Whitby was founded in 657 by Oswy, King of Northumbria

Storm Off Whitby, 1851. Artist: Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding
Storm Off Whitby, 1851.From The Connoisseur Volume 106. [Otto Limited, London, 1940]

Fisher people, Whitby, c1890. Artist: Frank Meadow Sutcliffe
Fisher people, Whitby, c1890. From The Studio Volume 1 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1893]

Fishing boats off Whitby, North Yorkshire, 19th century. Artist: David Law
Fishing boats off Whitby, North Yorkshire, 19th century

Ruswarp Dam, Whitby, North Yorkshire, 1926. Artist: Cavenders Ltd
Ruswarp Dam, Whitby, North Yorkshire, 1926. From the River Valleys set of hand-coloured cigarette cards issued with Army Club Cigarettes, Cavanders Ltd, 1926

The 199 steps, Whitby, 1936. Sights of Britain, second series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes

Whitby Abbey, 1936. Sights of Britain, second series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes

Whitby harbour, Yorkshire, at the mouth of the river Esk, c1833. The old drawbridge, separating the upper and lower harbours, which was raised to let sailing vessels pass

General view of an Alum works in the Whitby area, Yorkshire, 1814. Artist: Havell & Son
General view of an Alum works in the Whitby area, Yorkshire, 1814. Steeping crumbled ore in water in pits to dissolve out salts which will be processed to produce alum

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Whitby, a picturesque coastal town located in North Yorkshire, England, is a place of captivating beauty and rich history. The renowned artist JMW Turner immortalized this enchanting destination in his artwork titled "Whitby" back in 1824. One cannot miss the iconic landmark known as The Prospect of Whitby, which offers breathtaking views of the town's sandy beach and charming harbor. This idyllic setting has been an inspiration for many artists throughout the years. The majestic Whitby Abbey stands proudly on the East Cliff overlooking the town. Its Gothic architecture and haunting presence add to the allure of this ancient site. Visitors can explore its ruins and immerse themselves in centuries-old stories that whisper through its stone walls. As you stroll along Whitby Harbour, you'll be captivated by its undeniable charm. Fishing boats bob gently on the water while seagulls soar overhead, creating a scene straight out of a postcard. At dawn or sunset, witnessing the tranquil beauty from one of the entrance piers is truly magical. For those seeking adventure or spiritual solace, climbing up The 199 Steps is an absolute must-do experience. These historic steps lead to St Mary's Church at their summit and offer panoramic vistas that will leave you breathless. Beyond Whitby itself lies Lealholm Hall Farm where farmers plow their fields with dedication - a testament to rural life in this region since c1889 captured forever in photographs. If you venture further along Yorkshire's coastline, make sure to visit Robin Hood's Bay where The Laurel Inn awaits your arrival. This quaint pub nestled within this charming village provides warmth and hospitality after exploring all that nature has to offer. A trip to Whitby would not be complete without experiencing its vibrant fishing industry firsthand. Witness herring boats landing their catch as they bring life into this bustling harbor – an integral part of local culture for generations past and present.