Our postcard view shows a multitude of herring boats moored in Whitby harbour, perhaps it was Sunday; but for whatever reason there are a lot of boats and apparent onlookers.
Image courtesy of a friend of the ECIA.
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 Our Valentine’s postcard view of a tidally full harbour and the houses sheltering under the cliffs. The cliff top dominated as it is today by the Abbey and the church of St Mary. Image courtesy of a friend of the ECIA.  The swing bridge Whitby, before the demolition of Boots corner. Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive.
George Scaife French (a Whitby Architect) produced this sketch proclaiming the new pier extensions at Whitby and it was made into a postcard by John Thomas Ross.  Another John Thomas Ross postcard, he produced many postcards of local residents at work. These Whitby fishermen’s wives are obviously working people and no attempt has been made to glamorise their working conditions. Image courtesy of Olive Bennett.  Our image shows the familiar statue of Captain Cook, above Khyber Pass viewing the harbour and the Abbey beyond. Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive.  This postcard view shows plenty of people “taking the air” at the Spa at Whitby. The ladies complete with large brimmed hats to avoid too much sun! How different today when as much flesh (all be it well oiled) as possible is exposed to the golden rays! Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive.  A view from the west along Whitby sands, with bathing huts drawn up at the top of the beach. Taken after 1913, with the pier extension in view and the Spa complex on the right of the image. Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive.  An unusual view of the piers and harbour entrance to Whitby. Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive.  A wonderful view of the columns within the Abbey at Whitby. Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive. |
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