Wilkinson, Colin

Whitby: A Potted History (A Potted History)

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ISBN 13:
9781398107465
author:
Wilkinson, Colin
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Amberley Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
23.4 x 16.5 centimetres (0.28 kg
Genre:
History, General, Arts & Photography,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£13.85

Description

Whitby's history has been shaped by its changing roles over the centuries. From a religious centre to an important port and later a resort, the town has undergone significant transformations.

The abbey founded in the seventh century played a key role in Whitby's early development, although it was abandoned following attacks by Danish raiders. The Normans re-established the abbey, and after Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries, the harbour and new industries were developed, including alum mining, shipbuilding, and transporting coal.

Today, Whitby is a popular tourist destination, with its rich history still visible in the town's architecture and heritage. This accessible historical portrait explores what has shaped Whitby's transformation through the ages, making it of great interest to residents, visitors, and those with links to the town.

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