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Whitby’s whale bone arch removed ahead of ethical bronze replacement

Whitby's whale bone arch, gifted by twin town Barrow, Alaska in 2002, has been removed after years of weather damage, with £70,000 bronze replicas due to take its place on West Cliff early next year.

September 1, 2026Whitby

Whitby’s historic Grade II* listed Old Town Hall

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Whitby traders back in business as £1.3m Old Town Hall restoration completes

Whitby's market traders have returned to a fully restored Old Town Hall, following a £1.3 million project to repair the Grade II* listed 18th-century landmark.

August 29, 2026Whitby

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£1.3m restoration secures future of Whitby’s Old Town Hall

One of Whitby's most recognisable landmarks has been safeguarded for future generations, following the completion of a £1.3 million restoration project. The programme of works has secured the future of the…

August 5, 2026Whitby

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New bronze arch to replace Whitby’s whale bones

Whitby's famous whale bone arch is set to enter a new chapter, with a bronze replica replacing the current bones to safeguard one of the town's best-known landmarks for future generations.…

August 1, 2026Whitby