by Usky
17 August, 2011 in Places
Let me introduce you to the leading lights at Whitby, Yorkshire… the leading lights for guidance and safety that is.
These are my interpretations of the Whitby Harbour moles and lighthouses. Clicking the thumbnails will open up larger views. 
by Usky
by Usky
15 April, 2011 in Places
Whitby as you've never seen it before
Do take the time to click the image and look in more detail; it’s worth the effort, even if I say so myself. :)
by Usky
14 April, 2011 in Places
I’m not really sure why Robin Hood would have travelled all the way to Yorkshire for a dip in the North Sea, but apparently he did… why else would they have named a bay after him? No, he really must’ve liked a good long trudge before going for a splash…
The Bay Hotel, Robin Hood's Bay
Modern day travellers tend to pop into one of the village’s pubs for the odd splash… the best views of the bay are achieved from the balcony of this one, The Bay Hotel, Robin Hood’s Bay. I still think they could have painted the walls green though…
by Usky
13 April, 2011 in Places
Panoramic Whitby from the Abbey Steps
Having climbed the however-many steps it is from the old town of Whitby to the abbey perched high on its hill, the weary sightseer is graced (on a good day) with a stunning view back over the Esk valley of Whitby and the hills beyond.
Click on the image for a much larger view. :)
by Usky
Move over Bob, there’s a new firm of builders in town…
The rough hewn work of a local sculptor adorns the marina edge at Whitby, depicting the town’s history of ship-building and its association with the sea. I nicknamed this pair Hinge & Bracket; the names just seemed to fit the characters somehow, despite being the wrong sex!
Feel free to click the thumbnails for a larger view of the attached images.
by Usky
11 April, 2011 in Places
I took time out recently to visit the North Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby; Whitby Abbey is one of those places I’ve always wanted to photograph. Of course being me I didn’t stop to consider there may be restrictions in place with regards the opening times of one of England’s most famous national monuments… no, I just booked a B&B, got in the car and headed north… mistake!
In truth I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Whitby despite arriving at a time of year when the abbey was closed to visitors half the week… and of course on the days I was there.
Whitby in early morning light
I did manage to get a few images though and have promised myself a return trip at some stage in the future.
The abbey is an imposing presence above the town, especially in the half-light of early morning when it appears in silhouette.
Fortunately at least part of the abbey is visible above the perimeter wall. Really looking forward to being able to explore the ruin one of these days.
Please click the images for larger views.
by Usky
11 April, 2011 in Places, Transport
Home is the sailor, home from sea
Home is the sailor, home from sea
Now there’ll be fish-fingers for the kids’ tea,
Whether Fleetwood or Whitby, Kilkeel or Portlea
Thank God for the sailor home from the sea.
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