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Whitby Abbey (1)

By PhilT2
Iconic landmark in North Yorkshire and often photographed by EPZ members.

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In December 1914, Whitby Abbey was shelled by the German battlecruisers Von der Tann and Derfflinger, whose crew were aiming for the Coastguard Station on the end of the headland. Scarborough and Hartlepool were also attacked. The abbey buildings sustained considerable damage during the ten-minute attack

Tags: Architecture Whitby abbey English heritage

Voters: RonDM, shoestring, MalcolmM and 55 more

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Uploaded:
30 Jan 2023 9:08AM
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RonDM Plus
8 417 United Kingdom
30 Jan 2023 9:10AM
A classic image of this well known abbey

Ron
dales Plus
7 13 Australia
30 Jan 2023 10:57AM
Fascinating history with this iconic Abbey Phil , you have bought out the textures so well with this beautiful image. Was not aware of this damage caused during the war at that time.
Ian
Last modified by dales on 30 Jan 2023 10:59AM
TrevBatWCC Plus
14 13 19 England
30 Jan 2023 11:54AM
No, I wasn't aware either of the damage during WW1 😳 A fine capture of this iconic Abbey, Phil, I've photographed it many times over the years 😃👍🏻
Trev 😃
Sylviwhalley Plus
16 250 4 United Kingdom
30 Jan 2023 11:59AM
Gorgeous capture, love the tones in those stones.
Sylvia
Fefe Plus
11 84 49 United Kingdom
30 Jan 2023 3:33PM
Well taken Phil and good write up, I did not know that.
taggart Plus
18 47 15 United States
30 Jan 2023 9:32PM
Will be getting out my map again--- Looks a great set of ruins!
capto Plus
10 7.2k 33 United Kingdom
31 Jan 2023 7:23AM
A fine well detailed image.Smile
ivor

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