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People have lived in the Whitby area for over 3,000 years. By studying Whitby and Whitby Abbey, it's possible to chart change in religion, politics, society and art in England.
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Whitby Abbey: History and Stories
Whitby Abbey was once the most important religious centre in the Anglo-Saxon world. Explore the history of its two monasteries and the stories and legends it has inspired.
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Great British Summer at Battle Abbey
Celebrate a classic Great British Summer at Battle Abbey, inspired by timeless holiday traditions and a fun day out for the whole family.
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The history of Whitby Abbey, where a Benedictine abbey was founded after the Norman Conquest on the site of an important Anglo-Saxon monastery dating from the 7th century.
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Looming high above the seaside town, Whitby Abbey has provided over a thousand years of inspiration from the earliest Anglo Saxon poet to the world’s most famous Gothic novel.
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Whitby Abbey's Best Dressed Vampire Competition 26 May 2022: Terms and Conditions
These terms and conditions apply to the Whitby Abbey Best Dressed Vampire competition, running on the official English Heritage Whitby Abbey Facebook page from 18:00 BST on 26 May 2022 until 23:59 BST on 30 May 2022.
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A description of Whitby Abbey, where the remains of the abbey church, built between the 13th and 15th centuries, survive as a famous landmark
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We’ve answered some common questions to help you plan your visit to our Whitby Illuminated 2025.
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Member Recommended: Whitby Abbey
Members’ Panellist, writer and serious Whitby enthusiast Lindsay Anne Kendal explains why she thinks Whitby Abbey is so unique.