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Shipwreck Off Saltwick 20x15This powerful painting depicts an imaginary event under the cliffs just South of Whitby. Although this is not a specific wreck, this piece of coastline has seen many such unfortunate happenings. The ship is typical of the vessels that plied their trade along the East coast, often running the gauntlet of winter storms lashing the coastline. Saltwick Bay (locally pronounced Saltick) and the cliffs above it are a fascinating geological mix of shale and

Its cobbled streets and little shops no longer sell the staples of life to its own tight community

Kings Beck races through the lower village

The soft hazy moon in this study helps to create a timeless quality that allows the viewer's mind to wander to past times

Taken from an original watercolour by Whitby artist John Freeman

From the sea the Abbey perched high on the cliffs would have been the first indication that the harbour was near

An evocative study harking back to the hey day of Whitby's fishing fleet

remains remarkably intact

meandering

George Weatherill

No wonder that this tranquil hollow is such a favourite with locals and visitors alike

connected with the Russian schooner Dmitry of Navra - to become Demeter of Varna

This was her last recorded voyage with Captain Cook and little is known about her later years and final resting place