Isabel and Marjorie Smith and their friend Miss Stokes would become Mina, Lucy, and Mrs Westenra and live on in the pages of Dracula. The attraction that has been here for the past 15 years, aims to retell the story of Dracula through its haunted house-style rooms. I’m sure that this book will not only be welcomed by fans of Bram Stoker’s Dracula but also by tourists, visitors and hopefully residents of Whitby who want to explore the literary history and connection to the town.

Then as the cloud passed, I could see the ruins of the Abbey coming into view; and as the edge of a narrow band of light as sharp as a sword-cut moved along, the church and churchyard became gradually visible… It seemed to me as though something dark stood behind the seat where the white figure shone and bent over it. But, a pirate boat ride through Whitby coast HAS to be done and it will give you the best view of where The Demeter landed on Whitby shores.Whether you're a fan of Dracula's legend, a lover of gothic literature, or simply seeking an elegant writing experience, this set is your gateway to darkly romantic correspondence. Free entry for up to six children accompanied by an adult member (under 18 years and within the family group). Finally, Etsy members should be aware that third-party payment processors, such as PayPal, may independently monitor transactions for sanctions compliance and may block transactions as part of their own compliance programs. Wilkinson’s history mentioned a 15th-century prince named Vlad Tepes (also known as Vlad the Impaler), who was said to have impaled his enemies on wooden stakes. com, Pattern by Etsy, our mobile apps, and other services as our “Services”), you are responsible for complying with this policy, regardless of your location.

August 1890 marks the discovery of this name, the same date Dracula’s fictional ship runs aground in Whitby. Turning off the personalized advertising setting won’t stop you from seeing Etsy ads, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. Whether you're sending letters to friends, penning your vampire tales, or simply indulging in elegant correspondence, this set captures the essence of Whitby's unique connection to the Dracula legend. In the 18th Century, they were then replaced with Sneaton Stone and have remained that way ever since. The Captain Cook Experience that makes berth in Whitby harbour is by far the best pirate ship you can ride in Whitby.Premium Quality: With 10 sheets of 120gsm letter writing paper and 5 matching black envelopes, this set provides a luxurious writing experience. Gothic Elegance: The set's design captures the gothic elegance of Whitby Abbey, combining the mystique of Dracula's legend with the haunting beauty of the ruins. He was inspired by the atmosphere of the cliff side town – the spooky Abbey ruins steeped in religious history, bats flapping round church belfries and the red roofs of the little houses that looked out on an angry North Sea. Due to the tensions caused by the two types of the Christian religion, Abbess Hild hosted the Synod of Whitby.

The year is 1885 and a Russian Schooner ‘The Demeter’ hits a huge tempest and was run aground in Whitby harbour on Tate Hill Sands.Braithwaite Lowery, Andrew Woodhouse, and John Paxton were also named after gravestones in the churchyard. My wife is from North Yorkshire and visited Whitby regularly when she was younger with her family, one evening in October she climbed the steps up to St Mary’s with her friend, it was getting dark and when they reached the top a group of ‘Vampires’ jumped out at them from behind the graves, needless to say Alison and her friend ran hell for leather down the steps again, being chased by a couple of the dressed up vampires desperate to apologise for scaring them! Dracula’s Whitby is packed with interesting information and atmospheric photographs – it’s certainly whetted my appetite to read the original.