Beach and West Pier/lighthouse, Whitby, North Yorkshire

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The two piers in Whitby have been in existence since before the 1500's. By 1540, the two oak piers (east and west) were replaced partially, with stonework (in the reign of King Charles 1), with further work around the 1600's. Both piers were rebuilt in 1735, each measuring approximately 183m, but by 1814 the west pier was further extended to reach a length of 309m. In 1905, both the piers had new pier ends built on, each of a length of 152m.

The west pier lighthouse was built in 1831, and is a stone 83 feet column tower with a lantern on top. This light still displays a green light when shipping is expected. This lighthouse too was replaced in 1914, by a wooden framework tower on 'legs'.

Gabriella Siglinde, Karp Panta, , and 26 other people have particularly liked this photo

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aNNa schramm ^club

H F F ****

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to aNNa schramm ^club

Thank you very much aNNa, I'm glad that you like it.

Have a great weekend, Doug

7 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

Love the colours and textures. HFF and best wishes for the weekend.

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Thank you tiabunna, very much appreciated.

Best wishes, Doug

7 years ago.

Amelia ^club

Far more structurally sound than the pier on the east sands in St.Andrews, Doug. A lovely view through the 'bridge archway'.
HFF

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Amelia ^club

Many thanks Amelia, much appreciated. Yes, the piers seem to be in good condition but they have had a lot of restoration/repair work done in recent years.

All the best, Doug

7 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Wonderful composition
HFF and a nice weekend.

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you very much Jaap, much appreciated.

Best wishes, Doug

7 years ago.

Cheryl Beal ^club

Ooooooooh one of my very special childhood haunts!!! A wonderful composition Doug leading the eye out to sea. Love that solitary person on the left!!! HFF to you!

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Cheryl Beal ^club

Many thanks Cheryl, much appreciated. I lived in Whitby for a couple of years (67-69) and had a wonderful time on the cliffs, beach and around the harbour, great days.

All the best, Doug

7 years ago.

Nouchetdu38 ^club

Nice shot! I LIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Nouchetdu38 ^club

Many thanks Nouchetdu38, much appreciated.

Best regards, Doug

7 years ago.

autofantasia ^club

It certainly is best enlarged Doug ... very special indeed and I loved the info you supllied on the structures too! :)

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to autofantasia ^club

Many thanks Paul, much appreciated.

All the best, Doug

7 years ago.

FarbFormFreude ^club

very beautiful, with the lonley Person out there. Needs the enlarged view

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to FarbFormFreude ^club

Many thanks FarbFormFreude, much appreciated.

Best wishes, Doug

7 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

HFF, Doug !

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you very much Ulrich John, much appreciated.

Best wishes. Doug

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Lovely image especially on full screen, Nice work Doug

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Your kind comments are much appreciated Roger, thank you.

All the best, Doug

7 years ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

HFF, Doug ! A very nice picture - and thank you so much for the informations ! Have a nice weekend !!!

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Percy Schramm ^club

Thank you very much for your kind comments Percy Schramm, you are very kind.

Best regards, Doug

7 years ago.

Ste

Hello Doug a nice shot indeed

wishing you an HFF

Best wishes ... Steve

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Ste

Thanks for the kind comments Steve, much appreciated.

Best wishes, Doug

7 years ago.

Jeff Farley

Love your shot Doug and a splendid HFF.

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Jeff Farley

Thank you Jeff, very much appreciate your kind comments.

Best regards, Doug

7 years ago.

Polyrus

A well composed shot.
I've been to Whitby a few times but my only recollections are of the railway, the abbey and fish & chip shops ;-)

HFF!

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Polyrus

Thank you Polyrus, your kind comments are much appreciated. Yes they are good, the fish & chip shops I mean;-)

All the best, Doug

7 years ago.

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Very good picture and perspective indeed !
Wish you a nice week end, Doug.

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Many thanks for the kind words Christiane, much appreciated.

Have a nice weekend also, Doug

7 years ago.

Tanja - Loughcrew ^club

A perfect composition Doug and a perfect fence for friday ;) HFF!

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Tanja - Loughcrew ^club

Many thanks Tanja for the kind comments, much appreciated.

Best wishes, Doug

7 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club

HFF Doug.
Super shot!
Best wishes, Andy

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

Many thanks Andy, much appreciated.

Have a great weekend, Doug

7 years ago.

Leon_Vienna ^club

Wonderful point of view. The lines and structures of pier and (of course!) fence are leading perfectly to the lighthouse and further to the calm beach and sea. The cloudy sky is a great counterpart of them. For short: I like it. ;-)

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Leon_Vienna ^club

Thank you for your appreciation Leon_Vienna, you are very kind.

best regards, Doug

7 years ago.

Amazingstoker

great PoV and perspective, watch out for the vampires, and a belated HFF!

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Amazingstoker

Your visit and kind comments are much appreciated Amazingstoker, thank you.

Best regards, Doug

7 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

Thank you fifi, glad that you like it.

Best wishes, Doug

7 years ago.

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