It has been documented in history books of local legend and history that throughout the 1600’s (during England’s witch mass hysteria) Goatland was the most plagued of North Yorkshire for the fearsome devil spawn. Goathland was a unique village, though, and had considered witchcraft a good trade for a woman, a trade that would be…
Because Whitby is such a small, yet beautiful, seaside town it attracts many homeowners looking to buy the perfect spot to grow old and raise their family in, views are often a must and there are some streets more sought after than others just because of their location. Years and years ago, when there was…
Doppelganger is literally transformed from German as ‘double-goer’ and is a word that has been used for centuries to describe a double of a living person, almost like a twin stranger. There have been many speculations as the meaning of having a doppelganger, some suggest that the doppelganger is an evil twin, but most countries…
For centuries now the story of a ‘grey lady’ has appeared in nearly every town on every corner of the Earth, even having films depicting the age old stories. Some claim that most of the time the grey lady is a woman who is standing by the roads seemingly hitching a lift, sometimes she is…
In between Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay is a small patch of beach with a mysterious cave that lays within the cliffs. If you ask locals they will tell you stories of little creatures that would run along the beach in and out of the cave, and many other caves that sit on the stretch…
The White Horse and Griffin was originally constructed in 1691, the history in the building has made for various ghosts that have been witnessed by guests and staff at the inn. One of the lost souls are that of a previous landlady called Mrs Bowler, the dates of her death are unknown but the famous…
As you walk along the West Cliff and make your way towards the Khyber Pass you will come across a small tunnel that you will have seen many times that perfectly frame the Whitby Abbey from where it stands. Although it is beautiful and picturesque it is best avoided at night. Many holiday makers and…
A couple of hundred of years ago, when Runswick Bay was a busy fishing town, a carpenter named ‘Crook Back Tom’ was the main figure in this folklore. According to legend Crook Back Tom got his namesake from being pushed into carpentry at an age as early as 3, being his father’s apprentice. To deal…
Bagdale Hall has been a proud part of Whitby for 500 years now, it has so much history pouring from the building that it would be unusual if a ghost hadn’t taken up residence in the hotel. Many patrons and employees of the hotel have reported seeing ghosts and experiencing paranormal phenomenon, for years it…
Whitby Uncovered 