Robin Hood's Bay

Robin Hood's Bay is just a little south of Whitby. It lacks its larger neighbour's harbour advantages, but it too has a history of isolation and dependence on the sea, especially through fishing. The houses tumble down to the sea...

...and many, over the centuries, have tumbled into the sea, hence this huge retaining wall.

The town is full of narrow alleys, hidden corners and a jostle of chimneys...

Although there is not much fishing from Robin Hood's Bay now, there are still examples of the traditional fishing cobles to be seen.

This very short video clip about the cobles of the east coast is well worth watching...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UmmQjAS8Tw