The Pure Inspiration competition ran throughout Summer 2009, with entries welcomed from writers of all ages and abilities – although they must share a common theme, using Whitby Abbey as an integral part of the story.
Over-all
Winner: "Human Remains" by Sarah Ann Juckes
Adults
Winner: "The Brightest One" by Dorothy Reed
Runner up: "In Ruins" by Neal Barrett
Age 17-21
Winner: "Human Remains" by Sarah Ann Juckes
Runner up: "Breaking the Spirit" by Judith Crow
Age 12-16
Winner: "Hidden" by Sean O'Grady
Runner up: "The Stone of Amber" by Emily Castles
Age 11 and under
Winner: "The Storm" by Tara Chintapatla
Runner up: "Dracula Returns" by Ellie Robinson
People's Choice
Winner: "The Clouds of Whitby" by Stan McReady
Runner up: "Come Quickly, George Fenchurch" by Matthew Willis.
The book retails for £7.99 and is available from Whitby Abbey's shop and from on-line retailers, including Amazon and Waterstones.
All royalties go back to English Heritage to help maintain Whitby Abbey for future generations, to reserve your copy, please call Whitby Abbey on 01947 603568
