1913: An early open topped charabanc taking passengers on a trip over the moors, near Whitby, North Yorkshire.
(Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) — 1913: An early open topped charabanc taking passengers on a trip over the moors, near Whitby, North Yorkshire. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

placeholder image — 1913: An early open topped charabanc taking passengers on a trip over the moors, near Whitby, North Yorkshire. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

These 13 historic pictures offer a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of Whitby

By Duncan Atkins

Published 15th Sep 2022, 17:10 BST

Whitby is well known all over the world for its beauty – but these stunning images show how the town once looked.

From beach scenes to trips out in the charabanc, there are some fascinating images here showing Whitby’s historic.

Tents on the beach at Sandsend, near Whitby, North Yorkshire, in 1913.
(Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

13. Old pictures of Whitby

Tents on the beach at Sandsend, near Whitby, North Yorkshire, in 1913. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Hulton Archive

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