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Things To Do: 199 steps!!!!
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As I mentioned the Abbey is on the top of a cliff called East Cliff. To get there are 199 steps to climb! It is also called Church Stairs.
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Things To Do: Its a long trek....
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As I had just had a fall two days before and hurt my leg (no I had'nt been drinking!) I did not think I would make it. But going down was not too bad!
Running adjacent to the steps is a steep cobbled path which is called Donkey Road.
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Things To Do: A long haul!!!!
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it was the coming back up that I was not keen on. As it turned out I managed it fine! Phewwww!
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Things To Do: The Abbey
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The Abbey was originally founded by St. Hilda in 657. It is high on the cliff top overlooking Whitby town and harbour where you can see spectacular views.
The Abbey is owned and maintained by English Heritage.
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Things To Do: The Abbey
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When the vikings invaded this area in 867 the Abbey was destroyed but in the 1070's a Norman invader named Reinfrid revived the Abbey.
This is my husband and son Joe (and our dog Ted) in the abbey itself.
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Things To Do: The Abbey
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In the reign of Henry VIII with the dissolution of the churches and monasteries the abbey was looted and left to fall in decline. It was also bombed during WW1
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Things To Do: Still digging up history
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A lot of archiological digs and finds are still being carried out in the grounds.
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Things To Do: Spooky!!!
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In the grounds of this church (St. Mary's) which is also on East Cliff near to the Abbey you will see that the dates on these stones are very old.
There are stories which link Whitby, The Abbey,and The Graveyard with Transylvania and Dracula whether any of it is true I dont know. It was here in Whitby that Abraham (Bram) Stoker when visiting had his inspiration to write his famous book Dracula.
Looks spooky doesnt it?
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Things To Do: The Church
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This is the church and the graveyard, it is called St.Mary's and its origins go back to 1110. It is just in front of this church where the 199 steps down to the town are located. There are also some benches to sit on up near the church where you look out over Whitby and the sea, such lovely views from up here.
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Things To Do: Captain James Cook
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Captain Cook was a famous sailor who sailed the seas in the 18th century. James Cook was born in Marton-in-Cleveland on 27th October 1728. As he grew up he became very interested in the sea, boats and navigation and was introduced to John Walker. John Walker lived in Grape Lane in Whitby (where the James Cook Museum is now located) and his family owned several ships. James went to lodge with Walker and worked on his ships.
His most famous ship was the Endeavour, this is a replica. Built during partly with monies from Australia, Japan and the UK.
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nebulaflash Fri Sep 30, 2005 04:21 UTC
Your photo of St. Mary's is very effective - it does look like its inhabited by restless spirits. | evaanna Sat Aug 6, 2005 20:05 UTC
What a relief to hear about the road that you can drive instead of climbing all those steps! And I would have never forgiven myself for not seeing the Abbey and the graveyard. Excellent pictures of this magical place. | JetlagCity Sat Jul 9, 2005 02:57 UTC
That Bram Stoker connection is very interesting indeed!! Very interseting about the black jet jewelry, too - I hadn't heard of it before. | ElaineCatherine Wed Jan 12, 2005 22:50 UTC
Great Pictures of the Abbey... Have you ever seen Haile's Abbey? ... Elaine |
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