Tag Archives: Whitby

Caedmon

Posted on June 11, 2011 by

A day on Whitby eastcliff showing around relatives from Australia. I hope I didn’t overload them with information. In the St Hilda’s churchyard is a monument to Caedmon: From Wikipedia: Cædmon (play /ˈkædmən/ or /ˈkædmɒn/) is the earliest English poet … Continue reading →

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Odds and Ends

Posted on May 8, 2011 by

She was dressed better than most on that hill top. A place where you can buy money. You might want to spend a penny. Find just the lock for the outside ‘nettie’. Stroke the patina from long-gone hands. Or chat … Continue reading →

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199 Steps

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

The steps to St Hilda’s Church and the Abbey on the cliff above Whitby. There are level areas for the pall-bearers to take a rest. On the right is the Donkey Trod – this cobbled way was once the main … Continue reading →

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