Whitby Blog with news and information on events and some history on the old town

Whitby Blog with news and info on events, businesses, attractions and also some history my articles and films of this special magical old town that still retains its quaintness. The goal is to get the latest news and get a good idea of the place if people have never been before or are revisiting soon. Also I would like to open this Whitby Blog up to everyone who wants to post here and say their bit on any subject you want to rant on about ! Have fun and feel part of the Whitby Blog family and call back often. Alan Davidson




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This is the first in a ongoing series of films and articles about what makes Whitby such a magical place

This is the first in a ongoing series of films and articles about what makes Whitby such a magical and interesting old fishing town the evidence of which can still be seen and felt today. This is part one about how because of Whitby's need to get better transport links it along with the help of the famous Robert Stephenson who designed the rocket train in 1838 did his bit....
The film below tells you how Whitby was to a large degree cut off with the climb up over the North York Moors to the rest of the UK which made it difficult to trade fish and make a good living.


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Whitby Events 2009

A Whitby Holiday Cottage for Self Catering Holidays.


April 1-14 Whitby Fishing Festival 18-19 Spirit of the 40's Weekend 24-27 Spring Goth Weekend 26 St George's Party Day - Festival on the Moor May 1-3 Moor & Coast - Music, Song & Dance 15-17 Gospel Music Convention June 5-7 60's Music Festival 27-30 Whitby Fishing Festival July 1-17 Whitby Fishing Festival 3-5 Whitby Northern Soul August 4 Egton Bridge Old Gooseberry Show 12 Danby Agricultural Show 21 Whitby's Swing Bridge Centenary 22-24 Whitby Regatta 22-28 Whitby Folk Week 26 Egton Horse & Agricultural Show September 1-14 Whitby Fishing Festival 12 Castleton & Danby Show 19-20 Country Music Weekend 25-28 Whitby 60's Weekend October 30-31 Autumn Goth Weekend November 1-2 Autumn Goth Weekend December 4-6 Robin Hood's Bay Victorian Weekend Click here for www.Whitby-Cottage-Holiday.co.uk that sleeps six people