IN PICTURES: 8 retro images of Whitby people from days gone by

By Rebecca Elliott

Published 22nd May 2025, 15:19 BST

This week, we roll back the years with a pick of retro images featuring school competitions, a prom, and magical creatures at Whitby Abbey – can you spot any familiar faces?

See who made the news as we remember Whitby people in days gone by.

Arriving at Eskdale School prom are students Marcus Goodall, David-Joe Taylor and Rory Brickley. Photo: Scott Wicking

Headteacher Sue Whelan and Eskdale School pupils are pictured with sculptures by Steve Iredale and Emma Stothard. Photo: Richard Ponter

Children from Airy Hill Primary School hold aloft a dragon's head they created for the Chinese New Year. Photo: Ceri Oakes

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