Snow and shadows

This is another great wintry shot from a former colleague, nicely composed with strong close-ups against the snow-covered old town. 

Snow boat to China?

One of the smaller craft sheltering in Whitby harbour. Thanks to Mal, a friend and former colleague for this and the other snowy contributions.

Low tide

Taken from the swing bridge this shows Whitby west harbourside on a cold autumn Saturday morning. An enlargement only just reveals the whalebone arch and the Cook statue top centre. The high grassy area is known locally as Spion Kop after a Boer War battle in which the British came off quite badly. It overlooks the equally inappropriately-named Khyber Pass.

River and rail

River and rail curve out of Whitby to journey up the Esk Valley. Steam locomotives linking with the North Yorks Moors Railway were reintroduced to this line a few years ago. Thanks again to Martin Ashburner for this one.