About Whitby, UK
Whitby UK is one of the most beautiful and fascinating towns of the North Yorkshire Coast, often referred to as the Jurassic coastline. Steeped in ancient history, largely due to the construction of the Abbey, in AD 657, this has greatly influenced the character of the town today.
The geography of the Whitby UK area has lent itself to commercial aspects, both historically and present day. These are principally Whaling, Alum Mining, Jet Jewellery manufacture and fishing. The latter two, of course, still currently being undertaken.
Tourism plays a vital role in the town’s economical structure with the growth of hotels, guesthouses, cafes, restaurants and tourist attractions, making the town a vibrant and exciting place to visit.
Many famous people are associated with Whitby UK, some by birth, and others inspired by Whitby’s beauty and haunting charm. Explorers, Novelists, Artists and Musicians are just a number of professional people with connections here.
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Slideshow of Whitby, UK Photographs
Whitby's 199 Steps
Whitby Abbey
Whitby Abbey Visitors Centre
Mary Anne Hepworth, the Old Lifeboat
Whitby Harbour
Whitby Harbour
Whitby Marina
Whitby from the Sea
Grape Lane
Sandgate
St Mary's Church
West Cliff Beach
Whitby Harbour
Whitby Harbour
West Cliff Beach
Whitby Whale Bones
Whitby in the Evening Sun
Seagulls at Sunset
West Pier Whitby
