Whitby Tapestries

Whitby in North Yorkshire

Whitby in North Yorkshire

Whitby in North Yorkshire

The piers at Whitby, North Yorkshire

Looking towards Whitby in North Yorkshire from the North Pier

Whitby in North Yorkshire

Whitby in North Yorkshire

Whitby is situated on the Yorkshire Coast. To the south lies the coastal villages and resorts of Scarborough, Filey and Bridlington. All these are well within a short drive from Whitby. The nearest city inland is York. From the old town of Whitby, 199 steps lead up to the parish church of St. Mary, whose churchyard on Whitby's East Cliff gave Bram Stoker the inspiration to write his world famous book, Dracula

Whitby is a seaside town in Yorkshire, northern England. A stormy day in Whitby.

The North Pier at Whitby, North Yorkshire

A familiar scene from Whitby Old Town

Whitby in North Yorkshire

A stormy day in Whitby.

Whitby is a seaside town in Yorkshire, northern England.

A stormy day in Whitby.

Whitby is a seaside town in Yorkshire, northern England. A stormy day in Whitby.

A stormy day in Whitby. Whitby is a seaside town in Yorkshire, northern England.

A stormy day in Whitby.

A stormy day in Whitby. Whitby is a seaside town in Yorkshire, northern England.

Whitby is a seaside town in Yorkshire, northern England.

Whitby is a seaside town in Yorkshire, northern England. A stormy day in Whitby.

A cloudy day by Whitby harbour captured in black and white looking out at the docked boats, shops and homes.

Whitby is a seaside town in Yorkshire, northern England,

Whitby is a seaside town in Yorkshire, northern England,

Whitby is a seaside town in Yorkshire, northern England. A stormy day in Whitby.

Whitby is a seaside town in Yorkshire, northern England.

The Bark Endeavour, is an authentic replica of HMS Endeavour - which was sailed by Captain James Cook during his scientific expedition of 1768 - has been traditionally built by Whitby craftsmen and is approximately 40% of the ships original size.

The harbour at Whitby in North Yorkshire

Whitby, 199 Steps The 199 Whitby Abbey steps are one challenge visitors to the town cannot resist. They’re one of Whitby's most famous attractions. But, how much do you know about the history of Whitby steps? The first record of the Whitby Abbey steps comes from 1340, but they’re believed to be even older. The steps were originally made from wood. It was not until 1774 that the original wooden steps were replaced with stone from Sneaton.

Tilt-Shift Image of Whitby, looking down across the Harbour and across to the Abbey.

This is from an original watercolour and is notable for the simplicity of pallet and a delicacy of touch that brings this famous scene to life. It was the view as we walked down into Whitby from Sandsend and looked up to see the iconic abbey overlooking the houses. Is it beautiful or a little sinister with its Gothic associations as the scene of Dracula's last stand?

Whitby is a seaside town in Yorkshire, northern England.

Whitby is a seaside town in Yorkshire, northern England.

This traditional maritime town of Whitby, with its old cobbled streets, picturesque houses and sandy blue flag beach is a great place for a holiday or short break. Whitby is set among fine stretches of coast with spectacular cliffs, beaches and bays.

Whitby is a seaside town, port and civil parish in the Borough of Scarborough and English county of North Yorkshire. Before local government reorganisations in the late 1960s, it was part of the North Riding of Yorkshire

The North Pier at Whitby, North Yorkshire