Downton Abbey and Its Yorkshire Connections.
A Life of Luxury From the TV series that brought us some fantastic one-liners (“Does it ever get cold on the moral high ground?”), the cinematic film ‘Downton Abbey’ has been released. We went to see it at our local cinema before the arrival of Covid-19 and its restrictions. Watching the silver screen flicker into […]
The Famous Brontes on the Yorkshire Coast.
The Bronte’s and the Yorkshire Coast If you love reading, films or both, the chances are you’ve read or seen a movie version of a Bronte novel. The talented Bronte siblings lived in Yorkshire and loved their home county. Two of them had close connections with our lovely coast. And there’s a number of double […]
Discover Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice In Wonderland’ in Whitby.
Did you know Alice in Wonderland has lots of Whitby connections? Curiouser and curiouser! How many of us say ‘white rabbits’ on the first day of a new month? Uttering the phrase is thought to bring good luck but only if it is said before midday. This got us thinking here at the Riviera Guesthouse […]
Top 10 Things To Do In Whitby.
Top Ten Things to do in Whitby! When a place boasts such a rich history, you can be sure to find many fascinating sights and revel in stories of old. Whitby is a town with a rich history and the inspiration for a wondrous tale or two… Bram Stoker’s Dracula who came ashore at Whitby […]
Blockbusters to Independent Movies that Feature Yorkshire!
‘Lights, Camera, Action’ for the Yorkshire Coast, which has a starring role in a variety of films.
A Tale of Terror, a TV Drama with Whitby Connections.
While it’s not one for the kids, The Terror, currently showing on BBC2 and streaming on BBC iPlayer is a scary if fascinating watch. Little did we know it has a strong connection to Whitby! We’ll introduce you to Thomas Blanky, a Whitby man who sailed into the icy wastes of the Arctic … never to be seen again …
Why It’s a Dog’s Life at the Riviera Guesthouse.
We run our family guesthouse in Whitby, one of the loveliest places in the country … there was a little dog-shaped space in our lives … it was time offer a woofy welcome to Nala!
The Story of Whitby Jet, Yorkshire’s Precious Stone!
Ever wondered where this precious black gemstone comes from?
All You Needed to Know About Whitby Kippers!
Local Whitby Kippers If you enjoy your morning kippers, then you are partaking of a very historic tradition here in Whitby! In times past, fishermen and women went through a great deal to help bring this iconic food to the table … So … What Are The ‘Silver Darlings’? Kippers are the smoked version of […]
The Whitby Whale … How We Had A Close Encounter!
While we’ve been fortunate enough to spot dolphins swimming gracefully near our shoreline on several occasions, we had a more sombre experience recently with a sighting of a deceased minke whale.