‘The family’ mark 40th consecutive year of holidays in Whitby
A family has marked its 40th consecutive year of holidaying in Whitby.
Peter Rolls and his brother John were born in Malton where their father, Bruce Rolls, was Deputy Head at the local Grammar School.
They lived there throughout their childhood, often visiting Whitby with dad to fish off Whitby pier.
Every summer holiday, Peter returned to Malton with his family to stay with his mum and to visit John and his family.
"As my family grew it became more difficult to stay with my Mum,” he said.
"In 1987, we decided to meet up in Whitby and rented two cottages in Arguments Yard.
"The landlord introduced us to the Whitby Friendship Rowing Club and we have not looked back since.”
This year, both families met up towards the end of June for their usual week in Whitby – this included four relatives who travelled over from Australia.
"Our numbers vary but are usually between 50 and 70 per holiday,” said Peter.
"We have often heard the locals refer to us as ‘the family’.
“This year is our 40th consecutive year."
They marked their ruby anniversary celebration party and took their annual family photo at the bottom of the 199 Steps.