John Barber, head teacher of Hawsker Primary School, celebrates the school’s good Ofsted report with his pupils.

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Whitby Retro: see how many people you know on these pictures from 2009

By Duncan Atkins

Published 24th Jun 2021, 11:26 BST

This week, we turn back the clock to July 2009 to see what people in Whitby were up to.

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Lesley Metcalfe, left, with other cyclists who are planning a 100-mile sponsored bike ride.

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Lesley Metcalfe, left, with other cyclists who are planning a 100-mile sponsored bike ride.

Staff from Quayside Fish and Chip shop are to walk the Great Wall of China.

6. Whitby Retro

Staff from Quayside Fish and Chip shop are to walk the Great Wall of China.

Getting ready for the flower festival at St John’s Church in Sleights.

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Getting ready for the flower festival at St John’s Church in Sleights.

Fylingdales School Council celebrates a glowing Ofsted report.

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Fylingdales School Council celebrates a glowing Ofsted report.

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