Whitby, North Yorkshire.
May 31st 2009, 5:21 pm
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May 31st 2009, 5:54 pm
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Besides parking problems, a big complaint of locals is that there really aren't very many supermarket choices -- you have to travel as far as York for a good Marks and Sparks, Asda etc. However, you still have access to local veg, bakers and butchers shops as well as fab restaurant choices.
But the occasional trip to York wouldn't be painful. That's a lovely place.
Thanks, Yorkshirelass.
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May 31st 2009, 9:08 pm
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Oh crikey - if you want decent shopping, head to York or Leeds. I do have the misfortune of going to Middlesbrough every year - take my nieces for a day out as even the pound shops are shutting down in Redcar 
and it's pretty dismal. There's one big centre they built since I left - Hill Street - and that's about it.
Bev, there is little to beat a beautiful English summer day on the North East coast. I've been to some damned exotic places in my time but still have very fond memories of those summers of 76 and 77, being on the beach within ten minutes of finishing school.
I moved to Leeds to uni at 18 and stayed 20 years; whilst I loved city life I always did miss the sea.
and it's pretty dismal. There's one big centre they built since I left - Hill Street - and that's about it.Bev, there is little to beat a beautiful English summer day on the North East coast. I've been to some damned exotic places in my time but still have very fond memories of those summers of 76 and 77, being on the beach within ten minutes of finishing school.
I moved to Leeds to uni at 18 and stayed 20 years; whilst I loved city life I always did miss the sea.
May 31st 2009, 10:15 pm
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I love this coast. The beach at Whitby is fabulous &, last time we went, dogs were still allowed without leads. My favourite place was the beautiful Runswick Bay, a bit further up the coast. It reminded me of Italy. Grandsons & dog had a wonderful time on the beach. Saltburn's not bad either with a lovely beach & a funicular.
The only problem I know of is the Haar. One of my friends lives in Seaton Carew & in the middle of a heatwave inland, she would arrive home to fog & the central heating would be on as it was so cold! The Haar extends as far inland as Guisborough (another nice market town).
Just to make a point, all these places are easily accessable from the area I lived in, near Yarm, N Yorks. We also had day trips to Lindisfarne, Hexham & Chesters (Northumbria) where a Roman fort has been excavated at Hadrian's wall.
Middlesbrough has a decent M&S but...., you don't have to go very often.
The only problem I know of is the Haar. One of my friends lives in Seaton Carew & in the middle of a heatwave inland, she would arrive home to fog & the central heating would be on as it was so cold! The Haar extends as far inland as Guisborough (another nice market town).
Just to make a point, all these places are easily accessable from the area I lived in, near Yarm, N Yorks. We also had day trips to Lindisfarne, Hexham & Chesters (Northumbria) where a Roman fort has been excavated at Hadrian's wall.
Middlesbrough has a decent M&S but...., you don't have to go very often.
May 31st 2009, 11:52 pm
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Bev i took all these photo's at the end of March....we went to whitby and Robinhoods bay, then carried on north up the coast....We was totally awe struck and i just couldn't stop clicking.....
May 31st 2009, 11:56 pm
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Thanks for the photos, Sans!
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Jun 1st 2009, 12:03 am
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I wondered about shopping. It's not a big deal, but there are times when a city shopping trip is called for. There's a train to Middlesborough. Sorry if anyone loves the place, but what I've seen of it didn't impress. But perhaps it has a decent shopping centre?
But the occasional trip to York wouldn't be painful. That's a lovely place.
Thanks, Yorkshirelass.
Bev
But the occasional trip to York wouldn't be painful. That's a lovely place.
Thanks, Yorkshirelass.
Bev
Jun 1st 2009, 12:40 am
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Whitby is a great place - I love the fact that although it is really picturesque, it also has a bit of a rough edge to it. I went there a lot as a child and my parents still live nearby so we always visit Whitby when we go back to the UK for a visit - most recently last June/July, when it all looked stunning especially the Abbey.
Over the years my kids have built up quite a collection of Lucky Ducks from the glass shop including the obligatory Goth Lucky Duck!
In winter the north east coast can be a bit bleak, but think of all the invigorating walks along the beach.
I would agree with the poster who said that it wouldn't be great place to find work - although for people with a trade or in healthcare there must be opportunities.
And as for the wider area, as other posters have said, there are some fantastic places both on the coast and inland. It really is a beautiful area..... so remind me again what I'm doing here?
Over the years my kids have built up quite a collection of Lucky Ducks from the glass shop including the obligatory Goth Lucky Duck!
In winter the north east coast can be a bit bleak, but think of all the invigorating walks along the beach.
I would agree with the poster who said that it wouldn't be great place to find work - although for people with a trade or in healthcare there must be opportunities.
And as for the wider area, as other posters have said, there are some fantastic places both on the coast and inland. It really is a beautiful area..... so remind me again what I'm doing here?
Jun 1st 2009, 6:14 am
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So, anyone got opinions on Whitby? I read aasmith's recent posts with interest. And Irish Guinness loves Whitby. Yorkshirelass comes from Whitby.
We said we wouldn't go north, but it's as if Whitby is flashing neon signs everywhere we look. Latest one. A casual meeting the other day and the woman said she was just back from a holiday in the UK. We asked where, and she said Whitby. Went on about how wonderful it was. They always go there. Her husband came from there and he'd go back in a moment if she'd let him.
Nearly all our closest friends live in the north and one couple aren't far from Whitby. They love it and go there as often as they can.
So, we're looking at it, thinking that as we weren't blown away by any one place in Devon and we intend to rent at first we might try it, even over winter.
From what I can see it gets less rain than the NW where I grew up. And if necessary, we will be able to run off to southern europe for a month or two.
So, anyone know what it's like to live there? Lots of Goths, I gather, but I like Goths and other eccentric people who dress in costumes, especially historical ones. Unlike the southern coastal towns we were looking at it has lots of historical stuff back to the middle ages, which is one of my interests. Not much property for sale or rent, and not particularly cheap. Which I assume means it's a place where lots of people want to live.
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We said we wouldn't go north, but it's as if Whitby is flashing neon signs everywhere we look. Latest one. A casual meeting the other day and the woman said she was just back from a holiday in the UK. We asked where, and she said Whitby. Went on about how wonderful it was. They always go there. Her husband came from there and he'd go back in a moment if she'd let him.
Nearly all our closest friends live in the north and one couple aren't far from Whitby. They love it and go there as often as they can.
So, we're looking at it, thinking that as we weren't blown away by any one place in Devon and we intend to rent at first we might try it, even over winter.
From what I can see it gets less rain than the NW where I grew up. And if necessary, we will be able to run off to southern europe for a month or two.
So, anyone know what it's like to live there? Lots of Goths, I gather, but I like Goths and other eccentric people who dress in costumes, especially historical ones. Unlike the southern coastal towns we were looking at it has lots of historical stuff back to the middle ages, which is one of my interests. Not much property for sale or rent, and not particularly cheap. Which I assume means it's a place where lots of people want to live.
Comments?
Bev
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Jun 1st 2009, 8:41 pm
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Funnily enough I met a nurse at the local Hospital last Thursday, who was originally from Berkshire, but moved to Huddersfield at aged 18 to undertake her nurse training. Now in her forties, she is just about to move to Whitby. She said that she loves North Yorkshire and is moving there now to work and establish friends etc., rather than waiting to just retire there. I am originally from North Yorkshire and visited Whitby many times, including a very memorable school camping trip up near the Abbey 
Jun 1st 2009, 9:33 pm
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Funnily enough I met a nurse at the local Hospital last Thursday, who was originally from Berkshire, but moved to Huddersfield at aged 18 to undertake her nurse training. Now in her forties, she is just about to move to Whitby. She said that she loves North Yorkshire and is moving there now to work and establish friends etc., rather than waiting to just retire there.
Soon there's be no room left for us!
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Jun 1st 2009, 9:47 pm
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From what I've seen on property programmes (UK, imported to Oz) they are! The coastal cottage is the new country pile, darlings.
Jun 2nd 2009, 3:08 am
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Damm the secrets out I lived in some exotic places Hawaii, Bermuda, S. CA but still would move NE coast in a heartbeat - whoops wasn't that a TV program
Jun 2nd 2009, 10:12 pm
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Hi Bev, I live in Beverley, East Yorks, not that far from Whitby.
What sort of business are you planning to establish?
What sort of business are you planning to establish?
Jun 3rd 2009, 12:14 am
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