Caedmon – The First English Poet At Whitby
Caedmon is perhaps one of Whitby’s most famous ancestors, and although he lived a very long time ago he is still remembered here in Whitby today. Caedmon school at the side of the new bridge, and of course Caedmon’s Cross in the Churchyard of St Hilda’s Church near…
Huntrodds Gravestone At St Marys Grayeyard
The History Of Whitby – The Huntrodds Gravestone The Huntrodds Gravestone can be found at the rear of St Marys Church. The very unusual inscription reads “Here lies the bodies of Francis Huntrodds and his wife Mary who were both born on the same day of the week…
Seaton Gray Bell & Bagshawe Of Whitby
The Offices of Seaton Gray Bell & Bagshawe at number 38 Flowergate date back to the 16th century. Although the buildings front was totally remodeled in the late 1800′s it escaped the demolition fate of many adjoining buildings. In 1636 the building was being used as a court…
