My visit to Whitby, was on a lovely warm Sunny day In August 2005.
Whitby was famous as a Whaling port in the 18th & 19th Centuries. Though in the Mid-19th Century the developing railway's bought Whitby a new and welcome livelihood too, with holiday makers arriving there. Whitby lies clustered along both sides of the River Esk as it ends it's journey to the sea, the streets of the town remain unspoiled.
Quite a few places to explore there, Including Whitby Abbey, approachable by scaling the 199 Steps, from Church St , to St Mary's Church then to the Abbey at the top.
The first stones of St Mary's Church were laid in about 1110.
The famous "Magpie Cafe" is the recommended place to have the traditional Fish n'Chips!
Though you may well need to queue up outside, as it does get so popular with tourists.
There is the Sightseeing tour bus available too, for those wishing to take a guided tour of the Town by bus. You do get a good view of many of the buildings & streets from the upper deck.
You pass the "Whalebones" feature, on the seafront and the Captain Cook statue too.
It's also well worth exploring the "Old Town" Streets as well, narrow & cobbled, as in the old days. The shops are very Interesting , selling various things and also souvenir & gift shops too.
Certainly one of the most Interesting & scenic towns on the East coast of Britian.
