Walking along the picturesque cliff edge of Whitby, visitors are treated to beautiful seaside views alongside the many tourists that flock to the town. However, an unexpected site found just a few feet behind the iconic Captain Cook statue is a recreated house that stands as a reminder to the bombardment of the town during World War I. In 1914, Whitby came under attack just after 9 a.m. on the morning of December 16th when two enemy battle cruisers, weighing 25,000 tons each, emerged from the mist. This was known…
