A Brief Historical and Cultural Guide to Whitby in YorkshireBy [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Gregory_Greene]Gregory Greene The coastal town of Whitby in North Yorkshire is steeped in history and offers visitors some of the most varied and beautiful countryside to be found in the UK. Whitby has been a popular holiday destination since the Victorian period, with the expansion of the railway network across England at that time.Whitby offers easy access to the nearby North York Moors (or the North Yorkshire Moors, as it's often referred to by some people). This means you have a diverse choice of landscape and coastline to explore, depending on what your preferences are for that day.The town of Whitby is centred round its historical fishing harbour area, which is still a busy vibrant working port. This offers visitors a chance to get up close and personal with the fishermen and their boats. You will be able to see the...
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