Today, Whitby is a thriving seaside town, with well-known connections to famous figures like Dracula and Captain Cook. With its ruined abbey overlooking a working harbour, this Yorkshire town is full of history. Despite changes to architecture and infrastructure over time, visitors continue to be drawn to the town’s many events and attractions from far and wide.
Situated on the North Yorkshire and Cleveland Heritage Coast, Whitby is surrounded by stunning villages and countryside. The town’s hinterland is dominated by the North Yorkshire Moors, an important wildlife habitat and a sea of purple heather in summer. Join author Noel Stokoe on a scenic tour around Whitby and its environs, highlighting the area’s many points of historic interest. Containing over 100 beautiful images, Journeys Around Whitby is an essential volume for anyone interested in this picturesque and historic area.
