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Whitby is a seaside town, port and civil parish in the Scarborough borough of North Yorkshire, England. Situated on the east coast of Yorkshire at the mouth of the River Esk, Whitby has a maritime, mineral and tourist heritage. Its East Cliff is home to the ruins of Whitby Abbey, where Cædmon, the earliest recognised English poet, lived. The fishing port emerged during the Middle Ages, supporting important herring and whaling fleets,[2][3] and was where Captain Cook learned seamanship. Tourism started in Whitby during the Georgian period and developed with the arrival of the railway in 1839. Its attraction as a tourist destination is enhanced by the proximity of the high ground of the North York Moors national park and the heritage coastline and by association with the horror novel Dracula. Jet and alum were mined locally, and Whitby jet, which was mined by the Romans and Victorians, became fashionable during the 19th century.
The earliest record of a permanent settlement is in 656, when as Streanæshealh it was the place where Oswy, the Christian king of Northumbria, founded the first abbey, under the abbess Hilda. The Synod of Whitby was held there in 664. In 867, the monastery was destroyed by Viking raiders. Another monastery was founded in 1078. It was in this period that the town gained its current name, Whitby (from "white settlement" in Old Norse). In the following centuries Whitby functioned as a fishing settlement until, in the 18th century, it developed as a port and centre for shipbuilding and whaling, the trade in locally mined alum, and the manufacture of Whitby jet jewellery.
The abbey ruin at the top of the East Cliff is the town's oldest and most prominent landmark. Other significant features include the swing bridge, which crosses the River Esk and the harbour, which is sheltered by the grade II listed East and West piers. The town's maritime heritage is commemorated by statues of Captain Cook and William Scoresby, as well as the whalebone arch that sits at the top of the West Cliff. The town also has a strong literary tradition and has featured in literary works, television and cinema, most famously in Bram Stoker's novel Dracula.
While Whitby's cultural and historical heritage contribute to the local economy, the town does suffer from the economic constraints of its remote location, ongoing changes in the fishing industry, relatively underdeveloped transport infrastructure, and limitations on available land and property. As a result, tourism and some forms of fishing remain the mainstay of its economy. It is the closest port to a proposed wind farm development in the North Sea, 47 miles (76 km) from York and 22 miles (35 km) from Middlesbrough. There are transport links to the rest of North Yorkshire and North East England, primarily through national rail links to Middlesbrough and road links to Teesside, via both the A171 and A174, and Scarborough by the former. As at 2011, the town had a population of 13,213.[1]
Northallerton is a busy market town with a population of about 20,000 (including Romanby and Brompton). With its fine wide High Street, Northallerton has and still services the surrounding rural villages.
Market days are Wednesdays and Saturdays when both sides of the High Street are home to stalls selling a wide range of goods and produce from fruit and vegetables through clothes, hardware and computer and phone accessories, health food and fresh fish. On the fourth Wednesday of the month the market is joined by a farmers market selling local produce and food. As a communication centre and market town the High Street boasted many Inns and Public Houses some of which survive today.
Despite its modest size Northallerton has the independent and national shops one would expect of the town that serves the largest county in England.
Butchers, bakers and green grocers still thrive, servicing the town and surrounding villages. Two department stores, several supermarkets, bookshops, clothing, electrical retailers sit side by side with banks, estate agents and specialist retailers.
Dining or snacking eateries include traditional Fish and Chips, Indian, Chinese, and pizza takeaways as well as cafes, Tearooms, bistro, restaurants and of course the Pubs and coffee shops. Curfew still rings in this old market town astride the old Great North Road. The home of a few thousand folk, it has a medley of old houses and shops and inns along the broad street, one of the finest churches in the Riding (of which it is the capital), and memories of far-off days.
The Romans had a settlement here, and a small Roman altar was found when the railway was made. The Conqueror is believed to have encamped here, and to have built a fortress on Castle Hills.
The castle was destroyed but in the 12th century a palace was built nearer the church. Five centuries after this also was in ruins, and all that is left of it are traces of the moat and earthworks. We see them in the cemetery. Near the 19th century cross in the marketplace is the town's oldest house, which has long been an inn, the Old Fleece; its stone walls, two timber gables and great oak beams charmed Charles Dickens.
Pickering is a bustling and vibrant market town set at the edge of the majestic North York Moors. Whilst perhaps most famous for its tourist attractions, like the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Medieval Castle, Beck Isle Museum and the stunning Saxon Church with its world-famous 15th century wall paintings, Pickering has much, much more to offer.
A thriving town with a vibrant, active local community, the town’s historic market place is packed with excellent independent retail businesses offering everything from bikes and outdoor gear, local produce and crafts, and antiques and gifts.
Alongside the independent retailers, you’ll find an abundance of cafés, tearooms, restaurants, pubs and bars, with something to suit every taste and preference.
Despite being fairly small, with only 7,000 inhabitants, Pickering is a real hub for the performing arts, with no fewer than 3 active theatre spaces in the town. See here for details.
Pickering also houses a range of successful industrial and service businesses, located both in the town centre, and at two industrial estates. Other local services include a Public Library, Tourist Information Centre, Police Station and Fire Station.
The town boasts an infants school (Pickering Community Infants) two local primary schools (Pickering Community Junior School, and St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School) and Lady Lumley’s School , a specialist sports and language college with its own 6th form. Pickering is in a great location for anyone looking to visit North Yorkshire, and within 30 minutes of the town, there’s a huge amount to enjoy.
From the wild and spectacular North York Moors, to the expansive Great Yorkshire Forest and stunning North Yorkshire coast, there are few more beautiful parts of the world to explore. Whether you’re looking for history, culture, excitement or nature, there really is something for everyone. If you’re looking for fun days out for the whole family then the Flamingo Land Theme Park located just 4 miles away, has rides, animals and attractions that are suitable for children and adults of all ages.
In addition, multi-award winning living history museum, Eden Camp is located in a former WW2 prisoner of war camp, 8 miles away in Malton, and offers visitors the chance to get hands on with history and experience wartime Britain like never before.
Malton is a market town, civil parish and electoral ward in North Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire, the town is the location of the offices of Ryedale District Council and has a population of around 13,000 people, measured for both the civil parish and the electoral ward at the 2011 Census as 4,888.[1][2]
The town is located to the north of the River Derwent which forms the historic boundary between the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire.
Facing Malton on the other side of the Derwent is Norton. The Karro Food Group (formerly known as Malton Bacon Factory),[3] Malton bus station and Malton railway station are located in Norton-on-Derwent.
Malton is the local area's commercial and retail centre. In the town centre there are small traditional independent shops and high street names. The market place has recently become a meeting area with a number of coffee bars and cafés opening all day to complement the public houses.
Malton has been described as "the food capital of Yorkshire", and was voted one of the best places to live in Britain by The Sunday Times in both the 2017 and 2018 lists.[4]
Malton was named the dog-friendliest town in the UK at the annual Dog Friendly Awards, in association with the Kennel Club in 2018/19. In 2020 Malton was named as one of the most dog-friendly staycation spots in the UK and the best in Yorkshire.
