Whitby

Whitby Harbour - Whitby, United Kingdom
Whitby Harbour (14.07.2008 08:12)
The harbour probably dates from the 12th century and is the focal point of the town. It is a place where fishermen sell their daily catch and the whole area has a vibrant buzz about it. [more...]

Captain Cook Memorial Museum - Whitby, United Kingdom
The Captain Cook Memorial Museum (24.08.2007 20:46)
Whitby in north east England is today a bustling little town that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Many come here because of its quaint narrow streets and it's old-worldly charms, others to see its old traditional working harbour. There is no denying that Whitby is a town that is steeped in a rich history and at the centre of this history is the story of Captain James Cook. [more...]

Whitby Abbey - Whitby, United Kingdom
Whitby Abbey (19.08.2007 11:14)
If you visit the small, picturesque seaside town of Whitby in North Yorkshire the one thing that you cannot fail to see are the eerie ruins of the Abbey, perched high on the hillside overlooking the town. If you decide to explore this little fishing town further you will find reference to Whitby's most famous hero, Captain Cook at every turn, but almost just as prominent, though less well known [more...]