History Of Whitby

by Andrew White

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 (booknews.com)

210 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

The Reverend Canon Andrew White is often known as the Vicar of Baghdad due to his post at St. George's Church there from 2005-2014. White has worked to mediate between conflicting parties in Iraq and elsewhere in the Middle East, and to draw attention to the plight of persecuted people.
He is an experienced hostage negotiator.
He was CEO of the Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East (FRRME) from 2005 to 2016.

Reviews

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good background reading to learn more about Whitby, and its streets with some surprises. Some interesting news and advert snippets included.