Whitby

Whitby, a small harbour town on the coast of Yorkshire. You may have heard of it but most of you more then likely have not. There are three things that you need to know about Whitby. Firstly it was the town where Bram Stoker wrote the majority of 'Dracula' whilst living in. In fact it features in the first three chapters and many of the references to the town are able to be surveyed still today. We embarked on a 'Dracula' walk, self lead of course, although my navigation on land is a shadow of my sea-faring skills, in other words we got lost. However the walk through the town did culminate in finding the 'Dracula' exhibition which eaglerly we wandered through, getting more and more disappointed until it climaxed with a spritely fellow dressed as Dracula jumping in front of 'The Robber' and causing him to lose momentary bowel control, whereby he proceeded to scream and shit himself. I still laugh now at the memory. Thankyou faux Dracula, thankyou.

More importantly, Whitby is the adopted* birthplace of one Captain James Cook. It is also where he becaming a well accomplished seaman and where he met one Joseph Banks the botanist. And thus we visted the house where they lived and learned and paid homage to the forefather of our country.

Most importantly, Whitby has the best fish and chips in England. I recommend the breaded scampi tail if you ever do visit.

'The Robber' shows his love for the Dockers

One carriage in 'The Pirate's' ho-train

Dam seagulls

I see the sea and the sea sees me

'The Pirate' Jr

He wasn't a fully fledged seaman until he found the ovum

Having a Captain Cook through er, Captain Cook's window

A bridge with loose morals

She was the fastest ship in the fleet back in her day

Look a 14 inch pianist

*Captain James Cook was not actually born in Whitby but in a surrounding village but it doesn't stop Whitbians from claiming him so I won't spoil their party either by making to big a deal of it.