Here are some of the pictures showing how the town looked at a time of year when it is normally heaving.
1. Ghost town Whitby
Whitby swing bridge free of people and traffic. Photo: Alan Wastell
2. Ghost town Whitby
Nobody about on Church Street, Whitby Photo: Brian Murfield
3. Ghost town Whitby
Quiet on Whitby West Cliff Photo: Duncan Atkins
4. Ghost town Whitby
Centre of town a far cry from usual Easter holidays. Photo: Brian Murfield