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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…

May 4, 2012 / 3 Comments / Read More

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…

May 4, 2012 / 4 Comments / Read More

Martin Carthy: ‘I’m not interested in heritage: this stuff is alive’

On the eve of his 70th birthday, the singer and guitarist Martin Carthy talks about tradition, family – and why subversion is at the heart of English folk music…

March 25, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

The Synod Of Whitby AD 664

The History Of Whitby In 596 the missionary Pope Gregory sent a reluctant bishop, Augustine, to the court of Ethelbert of Kent to bring the ancient Roman colony of Britannia…

March 19, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Robert (Bob) Pennock – Coxswain Of Whitby Lifeboat The Mary Anne Hepworth

The History Of Whitby Samantha Robson ‎(Bobs Grandaughter) Says Robert Harland Leadley Pennock AKA Bob Pennock, Coxswain of mary ann hepworth……3rd from right!! looking proud as punch Bob Pennock, enjoyed…

March 16, 2012 / 5 Comments / Read More

Roy Townsend RIP

Pictured here outside the Railway Station is Roy Townsend with his record breaking Esk Sea Trout. Roy was a local legend on the Esk waters and his family still live…

October 3, 2011 / No Comment / Read More

Whitby Brunswick Centre – Brunswick Church Gains New Lease Of Life !!

Located half way down Brunswick street, the Whitby Brunswick Centre was originally the Brunswick Methodist Church. This beautiful listed building is now going to be open to the public every…

July 6, 2011 / 2 Comments / Read More