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Robin Hood’s Bay – North Yorkshire

January 26, 2010 By Helen Page

Once a smugglers' haunt, Robin Hood's Bay is now a walker's destination: Robin Hood's Bay was once a haunt of smugglers and legend has it that Robin Hood kept his boats here in case he needed to make a quick escape. Seeing the rocky shoreline and landscape, it's easy to imagine why this is a … [Read more...]

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Of Whitby, Captain James Cook and Count Dracula

January 25, 2010 By Helen Page

Whitby - Home to Captain James Cook and the trails of Count Dracula: Mention Whitby and "holiday resort and fish and chips" come to mind. To the unsuspecting modern day traveller, Whitby presents as a sleepy Victorian holiday resort and fishing town. But, Whitby has a long history as an … [Read more...]

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Whitby’s Landmark Lighthouses

January 22, 2010 By Helen Page

Whitby Lighthouse History: Whitby's quaint harbour entrance is marked by two attractive pier lighthouses and two beacons, with the West Pier lighthouse being taller and more substantial than its neighbour. And if you're wondering why this sleepy fishing town has such huge piers and … [Read more...]

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