5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Whitby

Whitby in North Yorkshire is one of the UK's most visited seaside resorts. It's well-known for its connections with Dracula and Capt Cook, and its bi-annual Goth Weekend event. But, the town is steeped in an amazing amount of fascinating history.

In this video I explore five of its less well-known subjects, all linking back to the brilliant Whitby Museum (‪@whitbymuseum7882‬). There's tales of local folklore and witchcraft, as well as significant connections to World War 2 and the birth of palaeontology.

Special thanks to the staff, curators and trustees at Whitby Museum (www.whitbymuseum.org.uk) for their cooperation with research and filming. Also a big thanks to Ryedale Folk Museum (www.ryedalefolkmuseum.co.uk) and Bannial Flatt Cottages (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?....

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