Here are some of the pictures showing how the town looked at a time of year when it is normally heaving.
5. Ghost town Whitby
Serene of Whitby from the top of the Little Park. | jpimedia Photo: Duncan Atkins
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In pictures - ghost town Whitby as streets remain empty over sunny weekend
By Duncan Atkins
Published 6th Apr 2020, 14:57 BST
Updated 6th Apr 2020, 15:12 BST
Whitby's streets thankfully resembled a ghost town over the weekend as people heeded police warnings to stay at home.