Whitby beach and facilities receives a 2005 ENCAMS seaside award. Flying the flag are Scarborough Borough Council employees Ged McCourt, left, and Don Buckley.placeholder image
Whitby beach and facilities receives a 2005 ENCAMS seaside award. Flying the flag are Scarborough Borough Council employees Ged McCourt, left, and Don Buckley.

Whitby Retro: 9 nostalgic images of Whitby people from days gone by

By Rebecca Elliott
Published 15th May 2025, 09:48 BST

This week features a selection of nostalgic pictures from 2004 to 2008 – can you spot any familiar faces?

Take a trip down memory lane with these latest pictures from the Whitby Gazette files

Taking part in an exercise, the Whitby Coastguard team arrive on the beach to clear the area of visitors.

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Taking part in an exercise, the Whitby Coastguard team arrive on the beach to clear the area of visitors. Photo: Doug Jackson

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Rosemary Kitchingman, of Whitby Artnet and Raw Fibres in Robin Hood's Bay, makes beach pebbles in wool.

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Rosemary Kitchingman, of Whitby Artnet and Raw Fibres in Robin Hood's Bay, makes beach pebbles in wool. Photo: Dave Barry

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Despite the cold conditions, there was a good turn out for the volleyball competition on Whitby beach.

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Despite the cold conditions, there was a good turn out for the volleyball competition on Whitby beach. Photo: Doug Jackson

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Lawton's night club in Whitby gets a revamp. It's now called Bondi Beach. Pictured is Tracey Chapman with 'Jaws'.

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Lawton's night club in Whitby gets a revamp. It's now called Bondi Beach. Pictured is Tracey Chapman with 'Jaws'. Photo: Dominic Shaw

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