The Rise Of Tourism In The Town Of Whitby, And The Introduction Of Whitby B&b Accommodation

On the North East Coastline of England is the wonderful town of Whitby

. Whitby has a historical past, and an ancient maritime heritage. The town has evolved, its early beginnings as a wooden monastery perched on a cliff top, through the ages, to the town it is today.

When Saint Hilda established Whitby Abbey in 657, little would it be imagined that this imposing building dominating the cliff top, would oversee centuries of history developing below her sacred grounds. The earliest visitors to the town of Whitby were the Vikings, who sadly decided to pillage the town and destroy the Abbey (later to be rebuilt). Happily the present day day visitor to the town has no such destructive intent.

In the intervening years, however, the course of history has observed many different types of activities around the town. The famous explorer Captain James Cook served his apprenticeship and started his naval career from Whitby. A former resident of Whitby, Captain William Scoresby, the great whaling captain, who, by the way, invented the crow's nest lookout, sailed out of Whitby Harbour on his whaling expeditions. The port of Whitby was instrumental in the exportation of alum from the local mines and at one time had one of the largest fishing fleets on the North East Coast.

Whitby has proved popular with tourists, since the Victorian times. The early Victorians came to Whitby for the invigorating air' and were to be seen in their bathing carriages on the sea shore and taking walks along the harbour side, as can be seen in the early photographs of the area. Whitby became more accessible to the general public with the introduction of the North Eastern Railway, and of course, accommodation was needed to meet the demand. George Hudson (The Railway King) built a large number of magnificent buildings on the West Cliff and over the years these buildings have been converted into hotels. For many visitors, the tariffs of those establishments, were out of reach of the weekly wage.

In the intervening years, there have been a large rise in the number of residents with larger than required houses, renting rooms to the general public. Known as bed and breakfast' establishments, or B&Bs, these property owners have provided a welcome alternative to the larger hotels.

The demand Whitby B&B accommodation has continued to increase. The rates charged by the bed and breakfast establishments are considerably less than the hotels, as their expenses are obviously less. This is not to say, however, that the standards are any the less. Many of the home-owners have developed and improved upon their properties through the years to bring them in line with smaller establishments in the hotel sector.

Certain quidelines and safety regulations must be in place to offer accommodation to the public. In order to operate, these home-owners must have fire precautions and certificates, public liability insurance and a general knowledge of food hygiene. The bed and breakfast accommodation providers provide an important service to supplement the number of beds available at peak holiday times in the holiday season. Many of the guests may well go back frequently over the years, to the same bed and breakfast and highly recommend them to other guests. Many friendships have been forged in this way.

The homes that do open up for bed and breakfast can be found almost anywhere in the town. They range from the more substantial detached houses and the much larger semi-detached homes to perhaps the more compact modern family homes and bungalows. Anywhere, in fact, that has a spare room or two can be categorised as a bed and breakfast place, and of course, a willing house owner willing to welcome complete strangers into their home.

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