| Haven Crest, Whitby, North Yorkshire
A
superior house for guests - positioned on the West side of Whitby's
river esk - Haven Crest is a short walk from the harbour and the
golden beaches of Sandsend. Located next to Whitby's coastal golf
course, the guesthouse boasts panoramic views. Ideal for relaxing,
walking, horse riding, fishing and cycling, even hand gliding
can be arranged high up in the North Yorkshire Moors National
Park. |
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Captain
Cook...
Spent his early years sailing colliers from the port of Whitby
and eventually as the King's surveyor circumnavigated the
world and planted the union flag in Australia and New Zealand
in ships built in Whitby- namely the Endeavour & Resolution. |
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The
Doomsday Book...
Mentions Whitby, in 1066, at the time of 'William the Conqueror'.
Whitby and Sneaton an outlier of 15 carucates taxable, 15
ploughs possible. Earl Siward held both as one manor, the
land was passed on to 'Earl Hugh' and again to 'William of
Perry' from him. Size, 7 leagues long by 3 leagues wide, the
whole area at that time was valued £112. |
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Eerie
Feelings...
Whitby has a darker side in the writings of Bram Stoker.
It is said that he wrote 'Count Dracula' during a family holiday
in Whitby in 1885, on a gale swept night the Prince of Darkness
spread his cloak of terror on British soil. |
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