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High on the cliffs above Whitby are the gaunt, imposing remains of Whitby Abbey. Founded in 657 by St. Hilda, Whitby Abbey has over the years been a bustling settlement. It was the home of Caedmon the poet, and the inspiration for Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula. It is about 4 miles from my home. I often walk up here to feel the history of this amazing place. It is a very peacefuI place to walk. I have a special friend who lives nearby! Blaize, who is a horse :-) So I visit the Abbey and my friend at the same time. Have a wonderful evening. I thank you for looking and for comments which are treasured. Hugs. Diane.
Comments (80)
kurtsart
Oh my Diane! This is stunning!!! A fave for sure!
jocko500
all the history shows I saw on Dracula and the real man that the horrors of Dracula is base on[or is it the other way around?] never show this Or I do not remember. It do look wonderful But at night under a full moon I bet it a little spokey here. very lovely and peaceful looking. Full of history
mickuk50
so this is the abbey lol (not that i did`nt already know) this is fantastic shot di the detail is sharp ,its an excellent pic .will have to go back now and take a proper one now ;o) mick
keeneye
SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I only wish I lived so close to this amazing place!!! How fortunate you are to be able to experience this magical and historical place! A visual treat, thank you for sharing this!!!! WOW................
kimariehere
WOW !! SPECTACULAR!! i look at that and wonder all that had gone there in the middle ages ... whata truley beautiful sight !!
npauling
This would have looked beautiful in its day. Such amazing history you have whereas we have nothing over a couple hundred years old. A really lovely place to visit and think. A lovely shot.
dcatwell
What fantastic ruins, beautiful capture!
hipps13
Hi Diane Awesome image Sweet evening to you warm hug, Linda
auntietk
Wow. Four miles from MY house is a shopping mall. It's really old too . . . built in 1979. Clearly, I'm living in the wrong place! This is absolutely gorgeous.
Richardphotos
this was shown on the telly here today. awesome ruins Diane and superb capture
MarciaGomes
MAGNIFICA FOTO,FANTÁSTICA IMAGEM E ILUMINAÇÃO.+++++++++5
NekhbetSun
Ohhhh I'd love to go there...what an amazing place...definitely going on my "must see" list :o) Wonderful Diane S ~ Hugs ~
yakchat
Okay...you've convinced me....I am moving to where you live.....hehe....I wish :-) Beautiful photo and I love the history you added.....gorgeous as always hon...love to you, Carol
pops
What an awesome photo. What a magnificent structure this must have been and filled with history
bebert
superb shot, superb ruin !!
kenwas
Excellent!
Mondwin
Absolutely marvelous my Dear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissima!V:DDD.Hugsxx
Cosme..D..Churruca
Such a magic place... love these abbeys in ruins. There are a lot in England, no ? Always surrounded by grass... genial my friend !
Kuiski
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A very nice and pretty place, i like it! Splendid capture Diane!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D:D Hugs
Fred255
A super POV you have here Di. :)
NytsMom
What great shot of a great ruin. Bravo! terrific photo, tells a whole story in a small photo!! Fantastic !!!
Denys234
Beautiful piece of history!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive old Gothic architecture and excellent photo.....!!!!
gchuck
What an awsome pic! Gotta be worth a trip!
three_grrr
Okay. Now I'm jealous, LOL! What an AWESOME place this is! And how lucky you can just walk on over!!
mark.spooner
Very nice work.
geniewoman
Wonderful capture Di...I can see where people would be inspired by this fantastic place...
rockstrider
This is a ruin that I feel I know very well now, and you do it an incredible justice Diane! Such a beautiful composition and gorgeous skyline! I hope that you visited our Rosie while you were there - I know you did! xx
Gabriel_van_Dark
WONDERFUL shot... I adore this ancient architecture, if I had free some wishes I would love to see it being rebuilt... I know just a dream, but wouldn't it be great to experience this grandeur again? Thanks so much for sharing!
Flannelman
FANTASTIC photo!!!!! Great feast for the eye. I even see a few weary travelers having a rest. thanx ;-)