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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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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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timbarber

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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timbarber

Apr 9, 20203 min read

Who was and what is “Fat Betty” on Danby Moor?

Whist training as a Blue Badge Guide and travelling along Blakey Ridge on one of our North York Moors training days – someone pointed...

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Mar 31, 20202 min read

History of The Craven Heifer

Driving around Yorkshire and particularly in the Yorkshire Dales, a pub name which keeps cropping up is the Craven Heifer. This is...