Whitby Abbey, North Yorkshire
High above the North Sea, on what is known as the East Cliffs, are the magnificent ruins of Whitby Abbey. Its foundation date back to the 7th century and was an important Christian strong hold in Yorkshire and the North of England. It late became a Benedictine Abbey. Like just about all other monasteries across the UK, Whitby was confiscated and destroyed by order of King Henry VIII under his Dissolution of Monasteries act of 1536.
Today these ruins have lost none of the drama that the original will have created, you are still overwhelmed by size and craftsmanship of the Abbey…..they continue to exude a spiritual feel and are rather magical.
No doubt the size and prominence above the North Sea acts as welcome landmark for sailors today as it must have done over the past 1400 years.
It is possibly no surprise that it is also one of my Favourite Places 🙂
20th January
(C) David Oakes 2019
Walking at your own risk? That old I wouldn’t be surprised if a small rock would be falling down from time to time . . .?
Many thousands do. 🙂
I would love to see that abbey again…
On the list again for this year for us. Just hope the weather is as kind as the last visit….but then again in the mist its still magical. 🙂
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As do I, Sue. I loved Whitby. But that was when I was stil able to dart up and down the cobbled streets. Today, I shall have to stay along port and the seaside. Tony Richardson of http://www.lakelandcam.co.uk/ always goes to a fish&chipsshop there. Pretty high up but not bad at all. Great mushy peas, lovely fried fish and wonderful chips. Aah… miss it.
There are taxis and I believe a Park and Ride from town to abbey
Wow. Just, wow. I would love to see this in person.
It is a great location as Whitby has much more than just the Abbey…. You and your camera would love it. 📷☺️
I loved Whitby, and got the most tasty fish and chips I have ever had there…Beautiful shot.
Yep…. A simple meal but a feast. Eat either the posh way in one of the famous restaurants (Chip Shops as they used to be called) or eat in the fresh air by the Harbour with your fingers. I can taste them right now 😋
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