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Whitby Collection (#9)

Whitby, a picturesque coastal town located in North Yorkshire, England, is a place of captivating beauty and rich history

Background imageWhitby Collection: CNT08621005

CNT08621005
Storm waves at Whitby

Background imageWhitby Collection: An Albumen stereoview of a lady on the docks with lobster pots; Whitby, North Yorkshire, England

An Albumen stereoview of a lady on the docks with lobster pots; Whitby, North Yorkshire, England

Background imageWhitby Collection: Frank meadow Sutcliffe original of fishermen lighting pipes

Frank meadow Sutcliffe original of fishermen lighting pipes

Background imageWhitby Collection: Fishermen Baiting Lines

Fishermen Baiting Lines

Background imageWhitby Collection: Frank Meadow Sutcliffe original slaide of fisheman with wife

Frank Meadow Sutcliffe original slaide of fisheman with wife

Background imageWhitby Collection: Frank Meadow Sutcliffe original slide, boys looking over pier. Poor and torn trousers

Frank Meadow Sutcliffe original slide, boys looking over pier. Poor and torn trousers

Background imageWhitby Collection: Glass negative circa 1900. A view of the river Esk with steam ships

Glass negative circa 1900. A view of the river Esk with steam ships and boats in Whitby harbour around 1900. In the picture you can also seee the piers

Background imageWhitby Collection: Glass Negative circa 1920. Social History. A view looking up the river with a man sitting reading

Glass Negative circa 1920. Social History. A view looking up the river with a man sitting reading the paper
Glass Negative circa 1920.Social History. A view looking up the river with a man sitting reading the paper and a sailing ship in harbour. Whitby Yorkshire

Background imageWhitby Collection: Glass negative 1900, Victorian era Church Bank looking down the steps at Whitby North Yorkshire

Glass negative 1900, Victorian era Church Bank looking down the steps at Whitby North Yorkshire. Henrietta street in view as are the piers and river Esk

Background imageWhitby Collection: negative 1900, Victorian era. River Esk at Whitby with sailing ship moored in harbour looking into

negative 1900, Victorian era. River Esk at Whitby with sailing ship moored in harbour looking into the town

Background imageWhitby Collection: Dock Whitby Frank Meadow Sutcliffe British 1853

Dock Whitby Frank Meadow Sutcliffe British 1853
The Dock End, Whitby; Frank Meadow Sutcliffe (British, 1853 - 1941); Whitby, England; 1880; Gelatin silver print; 57.7 × 75.5 cm (22 11, 16 × 29 3, 4 in.)

Background imageWhitby Collection: Liber Studiorum Plate 22 Whitby 1838 John Sell Cotman

Liber Studiorum Plate 22 Whitby 1838 John Sell Cotman
Liber Studiorum: Plate 22, Whitby, 1838. John Sell Cotman (British, 1782-1842). Softground etching, from a bound volume containing 48 plates; sheet: 49.6 x 32 cm (19 1/2 x 12 5/8 in.); platemark

Background imageWhitby Collection: Whitby John Sell Cotman British 1782-1842 Etching

Whitby John Sell Cotman British 1782-1842 Etching
Whitby. John Sell Cotman (British, 1782-1842). Etching

Background imageWhitby Collection: UK, Yorkshire, Houses reflecting in water at dusk; Whitby

UK, Yorkshire, Houses reflecting in water at dusk; Whitby

Background imageWhitby Collection: Lighthouse reflected on a wet pier on a stormy day by lake ontario; whitby ontario canada

Lighthouse reflected on a wet pier on a stormy day by lake ontario; whitby ontario canada

Background imageWhitby Collection: Storm waves crashing on a beach near a lighthouse on lake ontario; whitby ontario canada

Storm waves crashing on a beach near a lighthouse on lake ontario; whitby ontario canada

Background imageWhitby Collection: Whitby Harbour

Whitby Harbour

Background imageWhitby Collection: Scenic View Of A Building At Dusk

Scenic View Of A Building At Dusk

Background imageWhitby Collection: Whitby, North Yorkshire, England

Whitby, North Yorkshire, England

Background imageWhitby Collection: Whitby Village At Night, Yorkshire, England

Whitby Village At Night, Yorkshire, England

Background imageWhitby Collection: Young Girl Skateboarding While Wearing Fairy Wings; Whitby Ontario Canada

Young Girl Skateboarding While Wearing Fairy Wings; Whitby Ontario Canada

Background imageWhitby Collection: Cock Mill near Whitby

Cock Mill near Whitby

Background imageWhitby Collection: Cock Mill near Whitby Victorian period

Cock Mill near Whitby Victorian period

Background imageWhitby Collection: Arguments Yard, Whitby early 1900's

Arguments Yard, Whitby early 1900's

Background imageWhitby Collection: Whitby Arguments Yard early 1900s

Whitby Arguments Yard early 1900s

Background imageWhitby Collection: DDE-90182197

DDE-90182197
Whitby Abbey, England. NOTE: This image avail. up to 100MB. Call for details. Date: 28-03-2005

Background imageWhitby Collection: Whitby beach huts, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Whitby beach huts, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageWhitby Collection: Hilda of Whitby (614-680). Engraving. Colored

Hilda of Whitby (614-680). Engraving. Colored
Hilda of Whitby (614-680). British religious. Engraving in England, 1880. Colored

Background imageWhitby Collection: Arguments Yard, Whitby, Yorkshire

Arguments Yard, Whitby, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1900s

Background imageWhitby Collection: Map of the East Coast Bombardments, WW1

Map of the East Coast Bombardments, WW1
A map of the North East coast of Britain, showing Hartlepool, Whitby and Scarborough, the scene of shelling by German battle cruisers in December 1914

Background imageWhitby Collection: Baxtergate, Whitby, North Yorkshire

Baxtergate, Whitby, North Yorkshire Date: circa 1910s

Background imageWhitby Collection: United Kingdom, England, North Yorkshire, Whitby. Whitby Abbey was founded in 657 AD by Oswy

United Kingdom, England, North Yorkshire, Whitby. Whitby Abbey was founded in 657 AD by Oswy, the Saxon King of Northumbria

Background imageWhitby Collection: Whitby, North Yorkshire

Whitby, North Yorkshire, England

Background imageWhitby Collection: July 2008

July 2008
England, North Yorkshire, Whitby, Whitby Abbey

Background imageWhitby Collection: View of fishing boats in the harbour and the town centre, Whitby, Yorkshire, England

View of fishing boats in the harbour and the town centre, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageWhitby Collection: View of Whitby Abbey and the River Esk, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

View of Whitby Abbey and the River Esk, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageWhitby Collection: Captain James Cook - Explorer - Portrait and Notable Places

Captain James Cook - Explorer - Portrait and Notable Places
Captain James Cook (1728-1779) - British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy - portrait and notable places associated with his life - his birthplace at Marton in

Background imageWhitby Collection: Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire, England

Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire, England. Part of Box 2 Boswell Collection Series of Castles and Abbeys. Date: circa 1900

Background imageWhitby Collection: Seagull perched on stone head Whitby, UK

Seagull perched on stone head Whitby, UK

Background imageWhitby Collection: England / Whitby

England / Whitby
A fine overview of Whitby, Yorkshire, showing the harbour and St. Hildas Abbey, perched on the East Cliff. Founded in 657 AD, the original Abbey was destroyed by Vikings in 867 AD Date: 1930s

Background imageWhitby Collection: Whitby Abbey Porch

Whitby Abbey Porch
The Norman porch of Whitby Abbey

Background imageWhitby Collection: Hull Sailors Orphan Homes - Opening of Whitby & Hartlepool

Hull Sailors Orphan Homes - Opening of Whitby & Hartlepool
The Sailors Orphan Homes, Hull, also known as Newland Homes, established in 1895 by The Port of Hull Society. The opening ceremony for the new Whitby and Hartlepool Home

Background imageWhitby Collection: Summer Shirt. Whitby, N. Yorks. 1982

Summer Shirt. Whitby, N. Yorks. 1982 Date: 1982

Background imageWhitby Collection: West Cliff, Whitby, England

West Cliff, Whitby, England
West Cliff, Whitby, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1900s

Background imageWhitby Collection: Horses & Cart, Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby, England

Horses & Cart, Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby, England
Horses & Cart, Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageWhitby Collection: The Spa Pavilion, Whitby, Yorkshire

The Spa Pavilion, Whitby, Yorkshire
The Spa Pavilion, Whitby, near Robin Hoods Bay, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1920s

Background imageWhitby Collection: The Harbour, Whitby, Yorkshire

The Harbour, Whitby, Yorkshire
The Harbour, Whitby, near Robin Hoods Bay, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1938

Background imageWhitby Collection: The Piers & Peoples Park, Whitby, Yorkshire

The Piers & Peoples Park, Whitby, Yorkshire
The Piers & Peoples Park, Whitby, near Robin Hoods Bay, Yorkshire, England. Date: 1927




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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.