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Nov 82 min read

The Whitby Krampus Run – a beastly take on Christmas folklore

The Whitby Krampus run started in 2013 and has grown in popularity ever since, where horned creatures from Alpine folklore march through the

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Apr 113 min read

Ditto in Whitby – excellent food and a pleasant change from fish and chips

Whilst in Whitby for a few days, we decided on our last night to have a change from pub grub or fish and chips. After googling...

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Oct 22, 20232 min read

The mystery surrounding the wreck of The Admiral Van Tromp at Saltwick Bay

One of my favourite places to go fossil hunting, if I get a few days off by the coast is Saltwick Bay. After the walk down the cliffside...

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Oct 8, 20223 min read

Ever wondered why is there a Polar Bear sitting above Holland & Barrett near the bridge in Whitby?

Tens of thousands of people flock to Whitby every year to visit this historic fishing town on the Yorkshire Coast. Many cross the swing...

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Mar 20, 20213 min read

Whitby’s "Snakestones" and the legend of St.Hilda

I have loved fossil hunting since being a child and over the years with my kids I have spent hours scouring the beaches around Staithes...

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Apr 9, 20204 min read

Staithes to Whitby walk - as recommended in The Times

Whilst in lockdown with the Corona Virus pandemic raging outside, I read an article in The Times on 7th April 2020 entitled “Ramblers...

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Mar 27, 20201 min read

Botham’s of Whitby – A fine Plum Bread

Elizabeth Botham set up her bakery in the ancient fishing port of Whitby over 150 years ago, selling her bread and cakes from a basket...