5.7K views · 347 reactions | The magnificent ruins of Whitby Abbey in Yorkshire are set high on the clifftops overlooking the sea. Whitby Abbey is one of England’s most famous historical landmarks, the first monastery here was founded in 657 AD. #reels #history #whitby #explore #visitengland #explore #monastery #yorkshire #landscape #foryou #englandtravel #PlacesToVisit #UKBeautifulPlaces #AmazingPlaces | Exploring GB | Facebook

11K views · 185 reactions | The fabulous Gothic ruins of Whitby Abbey...

4.3K reactions · 810 shares | Explore the soaring Gothic ruins which inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula. | Whitby Abbey | Facebook

A quick fly around Whitby Abbey — one of those places that never loses its impact, no matter how many times you see it. From the air, the layout and the scale make even more sense than they do on the ground. Founded in the 7th century and rebuilt in the 13th, the abbey has survived raids, collapse, dissolution and the North Sea battering it for centuries. The ruins carry every bit of that history, and you can read the whole story in the shape of the walls. Just a simple sweep today, but it’s har

Be amazed by soaring ruins, awesome views of the Yorkshire coast and legendary stories | Whitby Abbey

Be inspired by soaring Gothic ruins and beautiful views as you follow in the footsteps of famous writers and artists. | Whitby Abbey