Whitby Whale Bone Arch
Whity Whale Bone Arch
1min. em Whitby - Whale Bone Arch
February 2009
A Tourist's Guide to Whitby, Yorkshire, UK
Whitby is a small, picturesque, seaside and fishing village on the east coast of Yorkshire, Northern England.
We see the following things:
- The house where Bram Stoker stayed when writing Dracula
- The whalebone arch
- Captain Cook Statue
- Whitby town centre (bandstand, lighthouse, arcades, fish and chips)
- Whitby Jet
-Captain Cook Museum
-199 steps
- St Mary's Church
- Whitby Abbey
- Kipper Shop
GREAT BRITAIN: WHITBY (North Yorkshire, England, UK) #whitby, #whitbyuk, #northyorkshire
GREAT BRITAIN: WHITBY (North Yorkshire, England, UK)
#whitby, #whitbyuk, #northyorkshire, #уитби, #англияуитби
Whitby is a seaside town, port and civil parish in the Scarborough borough of North Yorkshire, England. Situated on the east coast of Yorkshire at the mouth of the River Esk, Whitby has a maritime, mineral and tourist heritage. Its East Cliff is home to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, where Cædmon, the earliest recognised English poet, lived. The fishing port emerged during the Middle Ages, supporting important herring and whaling fleets, and was where Captain Cook learned seamanship. Tourism started in Whitby during the Georgian period and developed with the arrival of the railway in 1839. Its attraction as a tourist destination is enhanced by the proximity of the high ground of the North York Moors national park and the heritage coastline and by association with the horror novel Dracula. Jet and alum were mined locally, and Whitby Jet, which was mined by the Romans and Victorians, became fashionable during the 19th century.
The earliest record of a permanent settlement is in 656, when as Streanæshealh it was the place where Oswy, the Christian king of Northumbria, founded the first abbey, under the abbess Hilda. The Synod of Whitby was held there in 664. In 867, the monastery was destroyed by Viking raiders. Another monastery was founded in 1078. It was in this period that the town gained its current name, Whitby (from white settlement in Old Norse). In the following centuries Whitby functioned as a fishing settlement until, in the 18th century, it developed as a port and centre for shipbuilding and whaling, the trade in locally mined alum, and the manufacture of Whitby jet jewellery.
The abbey ruin at the top of the East Cliff is the town's oldest and most prominent landmark. Other significant features include the swing bridge, which crosses the River Esk and the harbour, which is sheltered by the grade II listed East and West piers. The town's maritime heritage is commemorated by statues of Captain Cook and William Scoresby, as well as the whalebone arch that sits at the top of the West Cliff. The town also has a strong literary tradition and has featured in literary works, television and cinema, most famously in Bram Stoker's novel Dracula.
While Whitby's cultural and historical heritage contribute to the local economy, the town does suffer from the economic constraints of its remote location, ongoing changes in the fishing industry, relatively underdeveloped transport infrastructure, and limitations on available land and property. As a result, tourism and some forms of fishing remain the mainstay of its economy. It is the closest port to a proposed wind farm development in the North Sea, 47 miles (76 km) from York and 22 miles (35 km) from Middlesbrough. There are transport links to the rest of North Yorkshire and North East England, primarily through national rail links to Middlesbrough and road links to Teesside, via both the A171 and A174, and Scarborough by the former. As at 2011, the town had a population of 13,213.
Уи́тби (англ. Whitby) — город в английском графстве Норт-Йоркшир, Великобритания. Расположен на восточном побережье Британии у дельты реки Эск. Был основан нортумбрийским королём Освиу в 656 году, в IX веке разорён викингами, построившими на его месте деревню. Окончательно возродился лишь после нормандского завоевания. В XVIII столетии город стал центром рыболовного промысла, судостроения и добычи минералов (квасцов и гагата), вследствие чего начал быстро развиваться. На сегодняшний день основной статьёй доходов Уитби является туризм. По данным переписи 2001 года, в городе проживало чуть более 13,5 тысяч человек.
Top 15. Best Tourist Attractions in Whitby - England
Top 15. Best Tourist Attractions in Whitby - England: Whitby Harbour, Swing Bridge, Whitby Abbey, Falling Foss Tea Garden and Waterfall, Whitby Beach, Whitby Museum, St Mary's Church, 199 Steps, RNLI Lifeboat museum, Pannett Park, Robin Hood's Bay and Fylingdales Museum, Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby, Whitby Lighthouse, Museum of Victorian Science, The Whalebone Arch
Places to see in ( Whitby - UK )
Places to see in ( Whitby - UK )
Whitby is a seaside town in Yorkshire, northern England, split by the River Esk. On the East Cliff, overlooking the North Sea, the ruined Gothic Whitby Abbey was Bram Stoker’s inspiration for “Dracula”. Nearby is the Church of St. Mary, reached by 199 steps. The Captain Cook Memorial Museum, in the house where Cook once lived, displays paintings and maps. West of town is West Cliff Beach, lined with beach huts.
Whitby is a seaside town, port and civil parish in the Borough of Scarborough and English county of North Yorkshire. It is located within the historic boundaries of the North Riding of Yorkshire. Situated on the east coast of Yorkshire at the mouth of the River Esk, Whitby has an established maritime, mineral and tourist heritage. Its East Cliff is home to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, where Cædmon, the earliest recognised English poet, lived.
Tourism started in Whitby during the Georgian period and developed further on the arrival of the railway in 1839. Its attraction as a tourist destination is enhanced by its proximity to the high ground of the North York Moors National Park, its Heritage Coastline and by its association with the horror novel Dracula. Jet and alum were mined locally. Whitby Jet, which was mined by the Romans and Victorians, became fashionable during the 19th century.
The earliest record of a permanent settlement is in 656, when as Streanæshealh it was the place where Oswy, the Christian king of Northumbria, founded the first abbey, under the abbess Hilda. The Synod of Whitby was held there in 664. In 867, the monastery was destroyed by Viking raiders. Another monastery was founded in 1078. It was in this period that the town gained its current name, Whitby (from white settlement in Old Norse). In the following centuries Whitby functioned as a fishing settlement until, in the 18th century, it developed as a port and centre for shipbuilding and whaling, the trade in locally mined alum, and the manufacture of Whitby jet jewellery.
The abbey ruin at the top of the East Cliff is the town's oldest and most prominent landmark. Other significant features include the swing bridge, which crosses the River Esk and the harbour, which is sheltered by the grade II listed East and West piers. The town's maritime heritage is commemorated by statues of Captain Cook and William Scoresby, as well as the whalebone arch that sits at the top of the West Cliff. The town also has a strong literary tradition and has featured in literary works, television and cinema, most famously in Bram Stoker's novel Dracula.
Alot to see in ( Whitby - UK ) such as :
Whitby Abbey
Captain Cook Memorial Museum
Whitby Museum
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Church of Saint Mary, Whitby
Cleveland Way
Pannett Park
The Dracula Experience
199 Steps
Whalebone Arch
Whitby Whale Watching
Whitby Coastal Cruises Ltd
Whitby's Old Lifeboat Trips
John Freeman
Miller Amusements Ltd
Caedmon Memorial
RNLI Whitby Museum
( Whitby - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Whitby . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Whitby - UK
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Whitby, North Yorkshire, England
Whitby in North Yorkshire including the Whalebone Arch, Whitby Harbour, the 199 steps, St Mary's Church, the twin piers, Whitby Abbey, Cholmley House, Borghese Gladiator, replica of HMS Endeavour and Captain Cook Statue.
Whalebone Walk - Whitby to Saltburn Walk
A 20 miles walk from Whity (North Yorkshire, England) to Saltburn (North Yorkshire, England).
Whale Bone Arch
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The whalebone arch in Workman Gardens was a popular attraction for tourists and residents alike having been in place since 1906.
However, its rapid deterioration due to extreme weather conditions in the last few years meant it had become too weak to safely remain in place.
A recent inspection found that the top section of the five-metre high structure, made from a bowhead whale’s jawbone, had become very weak.
A combination of flooding, extremely cold winters and prolonged spells of dry weather followed by very wet weather is said to be to blame.
The bones have been taken on the short journey to the Evesham Hotel off Coopers Lane, which was their original home when they were brought to the country in 1820.
structure, made from a bowhead whale’s jawbone, had become very weak.
A combination of flooding, extremely cold winters and prolonged spells of dry weather followed by very wet weather is said to be to blame.
The bones have been taken on the short journey to the Evesham Hotel off Coopers Lane, which was their original home when they were brought to the country in 1820.
The hotel was formerly known as the Mansion House and the owner was given the bones by a friend, before they were handed to the local authority to be displayed in Workman Gardens.
Councillor Emma Stokes, executive board member for environment and contracted services at Wychavon, said it was a sad day but that safety was the ultimate reason why the bones had to be removed. “It is disappointing that we have had to remove the whalebone arch from its home in the gardens.
However, safety of park users is of the highest priority.
“The bones’ new home in the grounds of the Evesham Hotel will hopefully provide a more sheltered location and still enable residents and visitors to see these spectacular items.”
The bones’ journey to the banks of the river Avon in Evesham begins in 1819 when a former Evesham man, Mr Stanton, set sail on board the Andrew Marvell. Leaving from Hull under Captain Orton, the crew were embarking upon a whaling voyage to the Arctic.
Ten whales were caught in 1820 in the Davis Strait near Greenland and the jawbones of one of the animals caught – a bowhead whale – was sent by Mr Stanton to his friend Dr Cooper, who lived at the Mansion House, as a gift.
They were originally erected as an arch at the entrance to the Mansion House.
In 1906 they were presented to the then borough council by Dr Cooper’s grand-daughter Mrs Frances Edwards and remained in place for 106 years, until last week when they were removed.
A number of preservation techniques have been used in an attempt to keep the bones in a good condition over the years and protect them from weathering in the unsheltered spot.
The most recent of these was in 2005 when a consolidation treatment to strengthen the bone and a filler for the hollow areas was used.
Carols under the Whalebone Arch - Stanley, Falkland Islands (short selection)
On Christmas Eve, it is still light at 6pm in the Falkland Islands when people gather under the Whalebone Arch in Stanley to sing carols and, in recent years, also to hear singers from the Zimbabwean community - many of them are deminers, here to clear mines left by Argentinian forces during the 1982 War.
Enjoy a short selection from Christmas Eve 2018 ...
Whale Watching in Whitby : Out and About
We saw quite a few more but they don't show up on the camera well because of the glare or the distance. Its a lovely few hours especially with good friends and some sun.
Whitby 2019 Your Complete Travel Guide
Whitby 2019, Your Complete Travel Guide.
Join me in the North Yorkshire Seaside Town of Whitby. Famous for Dracula and Captain Cook. I’ll take you all around Whitby and show you everything from boat trips to the Famous Magpie Fish and Chip Shop. I’ll also walk up Whitby’s 199 steps leading to St Mary’s Church and show you inside Whitby Abbey. If you’re looking what to do in Whitby, where to go in Whitby or things for kids to do in Whitby, then this is your Whitby Travel Guide.
I’ll show you Whitby beach and what boat trips in Whitby to take.
Whitby is a seaside town in Yorkshire, northern England, split by the River Esk. On the East Cliff, overlooking the North Sea, the ruined Gothic Whitby Abbey was Bram Stoker’s inspiration for “Dracula”. Nearby is the Church of St. Mary, reached by 199 steps. The Captain Cook Memorial Museum, in the house where Cook once lived, displays paintings and maps, you will catch a glimpse of this in this guide.
If you’re a steam train fan, then I will show you where to take the Whitby Steam Train that runs from Whitby to Pickering.
There is no shortage of Fish and Chip Shops in Whitby, I’ll also show you The FIsherman’s Wife which has a great view of the North Sea.
If you’re looking for where to stay in Whitby, I will show you the best hotels in Whitby. The White Horse and Griffin is one of the best places to stay.
Are you looking for the best restaurants in Whitby, then then I’ll show you them.
Are you looking for the best Pubs in Whitby? Well, there’s no shortage of them and you’ll see them all in this video.
Don’t miss my little tour of Grape Lane in Whitby, a lovely little hidden lane.
This is your complete guide to Whitby 2019.
Boat trips in Whitby, Walks in Whitby, Where to eat in Whitby, What to do in Whitby, Pubs in Whitby, Where to go in Whitby, Where to stay in Whitby, Things for kids in Whitby.
I’ll also take you to Tate Hill Pier in Whitby.
I’ll take you to Whalebone Arch in Whitby. A celebrated replica of a whale's jaw bone that replaced the original arch erected in 1853
If you’re a steam train enthusiast, then don’t miss the Pickering to Whitby Steam Train.
Watch out towards the end of the video for a crafty Seagull.
Everything you need to know about Whitby, North Yorkshire, England UK.
Here’s the White Horse and Griffin...
Here’s The Magpie Fish and Chip Shop...
Here’s The Pickering to Whitby Steam Train…
Here’s The Captain Cook Memorial Museum…
Music in Video...
Lester - Harper Rey
Don’t Fight it Baby - Bang Bang
Sun Sun Sun (Instrumental Version) - Martin Hull
Nobody Else - Swif7
We Set Sail - Daniel Gunnarsson
Lux - Lofive
Fluttering - Clearance Reed
Dainty Day - View Points
It’s Gonna Be Alright - Basixx
Lost You - Tape Machines
Our Last Hope - Dragon Tamer
Like a Domino (Instrumental Version) - Frigga
We Saw The Ocean - Volcano Peaks
Music From…
Whitby Beach Huts and walk up Whitby Cliff
for more information about Whitby and Scarborough. This video was shot at about 10am on Friday 31/05/13.
17.5.2009 - Whitby (Unied Kingdom, England, North Sea)
Whitby is a town and civil parish in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire on the north-east coast of England. Nowadays it is a fishing port and tourist destination. It is situated 47 miles (76 km) from York, at the mouth of the River Esk and spreads up the steep sides of the narrow valley carved out by the river's course. At this point the coast curves round, so the town faces more north than east. According to the 2001 UK census, Whitby parish had a population of 13,594.
West Cliff has its own landmarks — a statue of Captain James Cook, who sailed from the town, and a whalebone arch, commemorating the once large whaling industry. There is also a new science museum — Whitby Wizard. The whalebone arch is the second to stand on this spot; the original (a larger version) is now preserved in Whitby Archives Heritage Centre. By the inner harbour, next to the tourist information office, there is also a statue commemorating William Scoresby, inventor of the crow's nest.
Whitby Folk Festival 2014
Folk dancers near to Captain Cook's Statue and the Whitby Whalebone Arch
Entretainers in whitby today
Yes, I have nothing better to do on my days off !
Me with a cold staggering through the whale bone arch at Whitby on Christmas Eve.
Views Around Whitby, North Yorkshire, England - April 2017
Views Around Whitby, North Yorkshire, England - April 2017.
Whitby is a seaside town, port and civil parish in the Borough of Scarborough and English county of North Yorkshire. It is located within the historic boundaries of the North Riding of Yorkshire. Situated on the east coast of Yorkshire at the mouth of the River Esk, Whitby has an established maritime, mineral and tourist heritage. To read more about Whitby, click here: .
This film features views from a short walk around Whitby from the West Cliff to Whitby Harbour. Within the film the following locations and features are identified: West Cliff Beach, North Terrace, Captain Cook statue, Whitby Abbey, Whalebone Arch, Khyber Pass, Whitby Harbour, River Esk, the burnt roof of The Magpie Cafe, Pier Road, Swing Bridge, and the Whitby War Memorial.
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WHITBY WONDERFUL DAY OUT ON THE YORKSHIRE COASTTourist Information
Whitby is a seaside town, port and civil parish in the Scarborough borough of North Yorkshire, England. Situated on the east coast of Yorkshire at the mouth of the River Esk, Whitby has a maritime, mineral and tourist heritage. Its East Cliff is home to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, where Cædmon, the earliest recognised English poet, lived. The fishing port emerged during the Middle Ages, supporting important herring and whaling fleets,and was where Captain Cook learned seamanship. Tourism started in Whitby during the Georgian period and developed with the arrival of the railway in 1839. Its attraction as a tourist destination is enhanced by the proximity of the high ground of the North York Moors national park and the heritage coastline and by association with the horror novel Dracula. Jet and alum were mined locally, and Whitby Jet, which was mined by the Romans and Victorians, became fashionable during the 19th century.
The earliest record of a permanent settlement is in 656, when as Streanæshealh it was the place where Oswy, the Christian king of Northumbria, founded the first abbey, under the abbess Hilda. The Synod of Whitby was held there in 664. In 867, the monastery was destroyed by Viking raiders. Another monastery was founded in 1078. It was in this period that the town gained its current name, Whitby (from white settlement in Old Norse). In the following centuries Whitby functioned as a fishing settlement until, in the 18th century, it developed as a port and centre for shipbuilding and whaling, the trade in locally mined alum, and the manufacture of Whitby jet jewellery.
The abbey ruin at the top of the East Cliff is the town's oldest and most prominent landmark. Other significant features include the swing bridge, which crosses the River Esk and the harbour, which is sheltered by the grade II listed East and West piers. The town's maritime heritage is commemorated by statues of Captain Cook and William Scoresby, as well as the whalebone arch that sits at the top of the West Cliff. The town also has a strong literary tradition and has featured in literary works, television and cinema, most famously in Bram Stoker's novel Dracula.
While Whitby's cultural and historical heritage contribute to the local economy, the town does suffer from the economic constraints of its remote location, ongoing changes in the fishing industry, relatively underdeveloped transport infrastructure, and limitations on available land and property. As a result, tourism and some forms of fishing remain the mainstay of its economy. It is the closest port to a proposed wind farm development in the North Sea, 47 miles (76 km) from York and 22 miles (35 km) from Middlesbrough. There are transport links to the rest of North Yorkshire and North East England, primarily through national rail links to Middlesbrough and road links to Teesside, via both the A171 and A174, and Scarborough by the former. According to the 2011 UK census, the town had a population of 13,213, a decrease on the 2001 UK census figure
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