I think it's about having appropriate expectations for a seaside attraction that doesn't have the funding of a huge entertainment business behind it. On 8 August 1890, Stoker walked down to what was known as the Coffee House End of the Quay and entered the public library. Isabel and Marjorie Smith and their friend Miss Stokes would become Mina, Lucy, and Mrs Westenra and live on in the pages of Dracula.

Our home town has been our greatest source of inspiration in creating Whitby Gin, providing the flavours and philosophy which make our gin so distinctive. It is a true sight to behold, a sea of black, red and purple as men and women transform into their gothic selves to embrace this world-renowned festival. If you’ve done your Dracula homework, you’ll know the character originates in Transylvania, Romania. There is evidence to suggest that the grounds of Whitby Abbey were settled in the Bronze and Roman Age.We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others.

With fantastic views over the coast, a fascinating museum and wide open grounds to roam, it’s a great value day out for everyone. There are bits and pieces of Whitby found throughout Stoker’s novel, including the 199 steps leading up to the Abbey.

Due to the tensions caused by the two types of the Christian religion, Abbess Hild hosted the Synod of Whitby. Whitby is clearly one of Ian Thompson’s favourite haunts and he takes a chapter to entertain the reader with some of the enduring myths and legends associated with the town. Not for the right reasons however, in fact, the only memorable bit from it is to tell others not to bother, it's garbage. This Dracula’s Whitby Whale bones Whitby Yorkshire Coast print is handmade in Sheffield by Sian Ellis. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions.

Stoker would have seen how time and the weather had gnawed at the graves, some of them teetering precariously on the eroding cliff edge. To find the Bram Stoker Memorial Seat, head to the Whitby Whalebones and find the seat furthest away from them to your right.August 1890 marks the discovery of this name, the same date Dracula’s fictional ship runs aground in Whitby. This means that Etsy or anyone using our Services cannot take part in transactions that involve designated people, places, or items that originate from certain places, as determined by agencies like OFAC, in addition to trade restrictions imposed by related laws and regulations. The two girls were actually inspired by another two sisters who were staying with Bram Stoker in Royal Crescent.