A heavy tide must have been expected! All the boats up out of the water, well out of harms way.
Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive.
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 An early view looking towards Port Mulgrave and Runswick Bay from the entrance to Staithes harbour; the fishermen would need to be wary of these large rocks hidden at high the tide. Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive.  An early view of the steep road leading to the quayside on Cowbar side of Staithes harbour; even today acess is limited. Parking being provided out on the top for all but essential vehicle access. Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive.  A view of both Whitby piers before the extensions were added in 1912. Another interesting fact is that the assembled beach bathing machines assembled on the Battery Parade have not been obscured from view by today’s other buildings. Probably a bit fresh when the wid was off the sea! Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive.  A view of Tate Hill Pier with the Abbey and St Mary’s church behind. The pier formed the ancient east pier and was the entrance to the original harbour. From 1822 till 1863 the Whitby lifeboat was housed on the southwest side in a building which hung from the side of the pier. Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive; additional information courtesy of Whitby Literary and Philosophical Society and others.  A hand tinted postcard view of Sandsend and the bay towards Whitby. The view has been taken from above the railway station and includes an excellent view of the original Alum House and it’s attendant buildings. Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive.  A delightful view of Runswick Bay with the famous thatched cottage clearly to be seen. Clearly hand tinted and an early view long before sea walls and boulder protections from the encroaching waves. Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive.  A quiet view across the lower part of Khyber Pass, over the harbour and towards St Mary’s church and the Abbey ruins. In the left foreground the ‘roofless’ building housed for many years the public conveniences and is presently awaiting ‘restoration’; whilst on the right the Lifeboat house can be clearly seen. Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive.  This almost sombre view of the Abbey ruins has a brooding aspect, perhaps they were trying to encourage the Dracula theme. It also gives a true impression of the size of the building, making you wonder how they created such a structure in a time long before large cranes, scaffolding, etc. Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive.  A 1960’s or 1970’s postcard view (in Kodachrome!) shows the harbours or sands of Staithes, Sandsend, Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay. A early attempt to attract visitors to our beautiful coastal area. Image courtesy of a supporter of the Archive. |
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