After my last B&W photos I was inspired to get more and my next trip took me to Whitby Abbey where I amongst other things learned that the first monastery was founded in 657 AD and destroyed by Danes in several raids between 867 and 870, after that it was left untouched for more than 200 years before it was given to William de Percy to start a new monastery.
Second time it was destroyed by Henry VIII in 1540 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries and was since mined for stones and today it belongs to English Heritage.
Whitby and the Abbey is also had a big influence on Bram Stoker, after staying in Whitby in 1890 he seven years later wrote Dracula and the town and it’s churches is featured heavily in the novel.
The ruins of Whitby Abbey lies high on a ridge and can be seen from afar and is still today used as navigation marker by the shipping in the North Sea.
Whitby Abbey
It’s all a conspiracy
Robin Hood Bay
Whitby Abbey
Whitby Abbey
Cross
St Mary’s Church
Whitby Habor
Cross overlooking Robin Hood Bay
Horses with St Mary’s Church
As always I would love to hear any comments and questions from you
I can understand how it could inspire the Dracula’s writer
A very inspiring series of photos too 
Thank you Paula
It’s a very scenic spot for the old abbey, even on a frosty day like this
I think the frost adds to the dramatic look
And what do you think about the use of B&W?
I’m not sure if this link work but it is Whitby Abbey with blue skies from my instagram
http://instagram.com/brixpoul
Hey Poul
Thank you for sending me the link 
. I love it, and yes, I think B&W was a great choice 
My pleasure Paula, are you also an instagram user?
Nope, what is its purpose…this is the first time I hear of it. Can you tell me more? You can do it via email too
It’s been long since I heard from you.
Thanks for sharing! Interesting to hear the connection between Whitby Abbey and Bram Stoker. The church and the tombstones must have been the perfect backdrop while writing Dracula. The pictures have the right creepy feeling too – can almost hear the bats flying around
Thanks, it really is a stunning setting and I hope to go back on a warm summers day.
I’m glad you liked them, I’m pretty sure any bats on this day would have been very cold though
There ya go, a Dane tries to invade the Abbey again, but this time fails to gain entry… and is forced to retreat to get lunch in Whitby.
LOL Well I had to consider the company that was with me ;-p
But nice lunch, thx
Well, we Danes have a lot to answer for. Thanks for a great story and evocative photos.
LOL one thing is certain, Danes travelling is never boring
Great images – thanks for sharing!
Thanks Brett, You have some great images as well
Thank you