A lights switch-on was performed by five-year-old Judith Aconley, who won the primary schools’ Christmas card compeititon, and Whitby Town Football Club captain Dan Rowe.

5. Whitby's Christmas Festival
Whitby's Christmas Festival team Arthur Robson, Phil Trumper, Tim Cole and Anne Cowey. Photo: Richard Ponter


7. Whitby's Christmas Festival
People enjoying the Christmas market. Photo: Brian Murfield

8. Whitby's Christmas Festival
Youngster Judith Aconley shows the crowd her winning Christmas card design. Photo: Brian Murfield
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