The Whale Bone Arch
We seriously toyed with doing a post on the infamous Whale Bone Arch of Whitby, but considering this is such a famous oddity to be found within the town, we couldn't resist sharing about it. The arch can be found on the West Cliff and serves as a memorial of Whitby's maritime heritage, but also the history behind the town and the outdated whaling industry. Back in the 19th century the practise was rife and Whitby was a major whaling port, so naturally the town was thriving with people who wanted to get their hands on the goods. Whales were hunted for pretty much everything and while it brought a great wealth to Whitby, it wasn't so good for the poor sea creatures. They harvested their blubber, the oils, and they loved their bones which were great for corsets and umbrellas! But we can't help but think back to that poor young girl who's spirit still wanders a street in Whitby, she lathered her shiny hair in whale oil and went up like a candle when she le...
