An early hand tinted view across the harbour showing St Michael’s Church and other ancient buildings along the harbour side were all demolished, as were the Angel Vaults on Dock End.
Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson & Keith Bowers.
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 Possibly a Bank Holiday view of the West pier, judging by the outfits in the late 1920s. Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.  A Judge’s postcard view of Tate Hill pier with the Abbey dominating the skyline behind. Judith Brennan queries: “Is this Tate Hill Pier?” Researches reveal that Tate Hill pier has had several names over the centuries; originally Burgess pier (named after the Burgesses of Whitby who constructed the original structure) before trustees where appointed to manage the piers. It was also known as the Little pier till it was extended in 1766 to it’s present length of 105 yards. Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers, thanks to Judith Brennan for the query. Additonal information courtesy of Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society and others.  An early view of the piers at Whitby; the taller buildings on the Battery are absent, to-day the lower part of Khyber Pass is flanked on the lower side by cafes and restaurants. The pier seems well thronged with those taking the bracing airs or perhaps they had come to see the paddle steamer return to port; any one for a trip round the bay? Image courtesy of Ann Wedgewood and Keith Bowers  Whitby west cliff pier and lighthouse being well washed in this storm, in condition like this in more modern times the pier extensions are closed to even the hardiest on sea anglers! Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.  The old swing bridge at Whitby, prior to 1909. With the buildings on the left of the bridge known as ”Boots corner”; were demolished in a road widening scheme in 1975. Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson and Keith Bowers.  A custom dating back to the reign of King Henry II; the legend says a group of noblemen were hunting wild boar in Eskdale, and slew a hermit who tried to protect the animal. The Bishop of Whitby Abbey as a penance ordered them to construct on Ascension Eve each year a hedge of wood with a penny knife to withstand three tides. Completion of the hedge was announced by blowing a horn as seen in the postcard image. Image courtesy of Joyce Dobson & Keith Bowers.  This area adjacent to the fish quay, shows a Pier Road uncluttered wiuth amusements, fish and chip shops or hotdog stalls. How much quieter it must have been for the returning fishermen? Image courtesy of Geoff Patton.  Not many people on the beach in this view, perhaps the throng on the paths are returning from the beach or an event at the Spa? Image courtesy of Geoff Patton.  The obligatory view of the 199 Steps to the church and Abbey. Is the lady going to church with hymn book in hand or snatching a quiet read whilst the children rest before ascending? Image courtesy of Geoff Patton. |
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