A piece of sad news happened and it broke the hearts of people. The Queen passed away. Elizabeth II (1926–2022) became queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on 6 February 1952 following the death of her father, King George VI (1895–1952). Elizabeth succeeded to the throne on her half-sister’s death in November 1558. She was very […]
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This event is held from 23 Oct – 31 Oct 2021. Tickets are available on the door, or in advance via the English Heritage website here. Advance bookings offer a 10% discount. Please be aware the Abbey closes for general admission at 5 pm and will re-open at 6 pm for Illuminated Abbey. Cast light […]
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In 657 AD Whitby became known as Streonshalh when the then Christian King of Northumbria, Oswy founded a monastery and Abbey there. The Vikings arrived in 867 AD destroying the monastery and renaming the settlement Whitby from the old Norse for White Settlement. Sinus Fari, They were initially called Whitby, Sinus Fari. By 71 AD Whitby was […]
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The Whitby Regatta 2022 August 13th, 14th, 15th, presents to you, four days of entertainment, embracing yacht racing, rowing races and various free forms of entertainment as published in the official programme, finishing with a prize presentation and spectacular firework display. Then came the yachts. It was recorded in 1847 “The Whitby Challenge Cup”, promoted by the […]
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A full program of top steam fair attractions including Tractor Pulling, Steam Engines, Classic Cars, Vintage Tractors, Classic Motorcycles, Fairground Organs, Miniature Steam Engines, Stationary Engines, and Vintage Commercials. This FUNTASTIC Traction Engine Rally is held next to the iconic ruins of the Abbey in the popular tourist resort of Whitby and is only a […]
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Parking nowadays is hard to find especially if you are traveling with a lot of stuff or luggage. Parking in Whitby can be a challenge, especially at peak times. With our handy Whitby parking guide, you have the best chance of finding a space and avoiding a fine. Parking in Whitby is an issue you […]
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Good times are a reminder and a reward for dealing with the difficult and challenging times we all go through. The trick is to celebrate the good times in advance of the difficult times. Always remember, good times await you after the difficult times pass…. Today is the 1st of July, which leaves us wondering […]
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This summer Yorkshire Cost Holiday Let’s has teamed up with the Coast Radio Station to give you the chance of winning a two-night stay in one of our gorgeous properties along the Yorkshire Coast. Perfect for the romantic getaway or a staycation to remember, our properties offered an idyllic base from which to explore the Yorkshire Coast. Yorkshire Coast Holiday Lets is a local team and only offers properties […]
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What is a Jubilee? Jubilees mark a major milestone in the reign of a Monarch, celebrating their life and service. The naming of these celebrations follows the traditions of wedding anniversaries: 25 years is called a Silver Jubilee, 50 years a Golden Jubilee, 60 years a Diamond Jubilee, and 70 years a Platinum Jubilee. It’s The […]
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Known for its inception in 1955 until 1999 as The Guinness Book of Records and in previous United States editions as The Guinness Book of World Records lists the world records both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world. Guinness World Records documents and celebrates superlative achievements that are the best in the […]
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