Whitby Timeline

Whitby is well known today as a seaside resort and a picturesque place to visit, with its piers, boats, fine sands and, overlooking its tangle of red-roofed houses, the ruins of its Abbey in one of the most splendid settings in Britain for such romantic remains. But few of its many visitors would guess the long history of the town or its significance, from time to time, in national affairs. The only comprehensive history of Whitby, it rapidly sold out and Dr White, its author, of ancient Whitby stock, has now fully revised and updated his book, with some new illustrations and interpretations. This new edition will continue as the definitive work on Whitby.

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Whitby has changed and developed over the last century.

A fascinating, comprehensive and easily accessible guide to the ancient town of Whitby.

An accessible history of Whitby from prehistory to the present day highlighting the town’s significant events and people.