A History of Whitby

Accessible only by sea until the 19th century, British seaside resort town Whitby has a rich history with distinctive traditions and folklore. Freelance writer White presents a comprehensive history of Whitby, from the seventh century to contemporary times. The book is organized into sections that describe the town, the harbor and bridge, the early monastery, the Abbey, shipping, fishing, lost industries, spa and seaside, literary and cultural aspects, and folklore and customs. Informative maps, drawings, and black & white photographs are disbursed throughout the book. Distributed by the David Brown Book Co. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR