Whitby has a fascinating history, changing roles over the centuries from a religious centre to one of the country's most important ports and later a resort. The king of Northumbria founded the monastery on the headland in the seventh century and installed St Hilda as the first abbess. Although it was abandoned following attacks by Danish raiders who later settled in the area, the abbey was re-established by the Normans. Following Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries, the harbour and new industries were developed in Whitby, including alum mining, shipbuilding and transporting coal. Captain James Cook's ships Endeavour and Resolution were originally Whitby colliers. Shipowners, merchants and shipbuilders settled in Whitby and built grand houses, alongside the more humble dwellings of those who worked in the port or local industries.The town was also known for its whaling fleet and the production of jet jewellery. From the eighteenth century the town began to be developed as a resort, with more visitors arriving in the nineteenth century when the railway was built, and today is a popular tourist destination. Through successive centuries the author looks at what has shaped Whitby's history. Illustrated throughout, this accessible historical portrait of the transformation that Whitby has undergone through the ages will be of great interest to residents, visitors and all those with links to the town.

Whitby: A Potted History

Arts & Photography

Wilkinson, Colin

Photography & Video

Amberley Publishing

Darlington: A Potted History

The town of Redcar and the resort of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, with the adjoining village of Marske-by-the-Sea, lie on an 8-mile stretch of the coast in north-east England. In this book author Colin Wilkinson reveals the stories behind how these once small villages along a remote coast grew into the present-day resorts. Centuries ago, the beaches were ideal for smugglers. The arrival of the railway in the nineteenth century brought an influx of visitors and at the same time new industries emerged following the discovery of iron ore in the local hills, bringing in more people looking for work. In the twentieth century war left its mark on the area. In the First World War lookout posts were set up on the beaches, an early warning station was built to listen for Zeppelins and at Marske an aerodrome was set up nearby to train pilots. Depression in the 1930s and post-war industrial decline brought hardship to the area, but the holiday industry boomed in the first half of the twentieth century and has seen a resurgence in recent years. Over the course of the last century Redcar has seen the birth of Redcar Racecourse, motor racing along the beach, famous visitors such as Emily Pankhurst and Keir Hardy and much more.With tales of remarkable characters, unusual events and tucked-away or disappeared historical buildings and locations, Secret Redcar, Marske and Saltburn will appeal to all those with an interest in the history of this corner of the coastline of the North East.

Secret Redcar, Marske and Saltburn

Crowds of visitors flock to Whitby to explore the ancient abbey, walk the narrow streets, pass Captain Cook's home and see the replica of his ship Endeavour, but the history of Whitby is much richer, as revealed in this tour of its significant, interesting and unusual buildings. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries the Cholmley family took over much of the abbey's lands, building a grand home and developing the port and local industries. Whitby became one of the busiest ports in the land and magnificent Georgian buildings testify to the wealth brought into the town, not least through whale hunting. Other grand buildings of this time were constructed on wealth from the elsewhere, including slave plantations in the Caribbean. The town has also preserved the more modest homes of sailors and fishermen, including charitable housing, and the continuing connection with the sea is also represented by lighthouses, the foghorn station and lifeboat stations. More recently Whitby has become a holiday destination, with Victorian and more recent hotels, cinemas and a lido built for the use of visitors and local inhabitants.Whitby in 50 Buildings explores the history of this fascinating Yorkshire coastal resort through a selection of its most interesting buildings and structures, showing the changes that have taken place over the years. The book will appeal to all those who live in Whitby or who know it well.

Whitby in 50 Buildings

With sophisticated graphics that rival the latest 3D Hollywood release and a complexity of narrative that equals the most elaborately imagined worlds found in fantasy novels, gaming has become big business, mass entertainment, and high art. Indeed, the gaming experience is so involving and enticing that it can pose some dangers. Repetitive motion disorders, sedentary lifestyles, computer/gaming addiction, loss of perspective, exposure to graphic violence, and even cyberbullying can all result from too much time spent sitting in front of a computer. This book celebrates the truly awe-inspiring experiences, environments, and simulations modern gaming offers as well as the cognitive and developmental benefits they convey, while also highlighting the very real dangers that arise from excessive or inappropriate play.

Gaming (Digital and Information Literacy)

Computers & Technology

Games & Strategy Guides

Rosen Central

Gaming: Playing Safe and Playing Smart (Digital and Information Literacy)

Growing Your Digital Business: Expanding Your Social Web (Digital Entrepreneurship in the Age of Apps, the Web, and Mobile Devices)

Making use of existing technology, digital entrepreneurs have the potential to identify new customers, quickly reach expanded markets, and increase the success of their business. Teen entrepreneurs are shown how to take their digital business to the next level by engaging their customer base, gathering valuable feedback to improve the product, and planning for further expansion. The author explains the role of live updates—adding content or fixing problems after the product has launched—in maintaining a business's success. The importance of properly managing finances, company resources, and personnel while expanding is also emphasized.

Children's Books

Education & Reference

Rosen Young Adult

Making use of existing technology, digital entrepreneurs have the potential to identify new customers, quickly reach expanded markets, and increase the success of their business. Teen entrepreneurs are shown how to take their digital business to the next level by engaging their customer base, gathering valuable feedback to improve the product, and planning for further expansion. The author explains the role of live updatesadding content or fixing problems after the product has launchedin maintaining a business's success. The importance of properly managing finances, company resources, and personnel while expanding is also emphasized.

Rosen Pub. Group

Using Math in Construction (Math You Will Actually Use)

Today's construction industry, consisting of a wide range of careers, continues to struggle finding skilled workers to meet demand. In order to take advantage of these jobs, a candidate will need a strong understanding of arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. This book presents readers with real-world examples of how math skills relevant to fifth and sixth grade Common Core Standards are used on the job in construction every day, engaging students both interested in construction and those seeking relevant applications of these skills outside of the classroom.

Discusses the kinds of math used in the construction industry, including how to convert measurement units, how to plan a building, and how to use physics to design bridges.

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Books by Wilkinson, Colin

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Whitby: A Potted History

Darlington: A Potted History

Secret Redcar, Marske and Saltburn

Whitby in 50 Buildings

Gaming (Digital and Information Literacy)

Gaming: Playing Safe and Playing Smart (Digital and Information Literacy)

Growing Your Digital Business: Expanding Your Social Web (Digital Entrepreneurship in the Age of Apps, the Web, and Mobile Devices)

Growing Your Digital Business: Expanding Your Social Web (Digital Entrepreneurship in the Age of Apps, the Web, and Mobile Devices)

Using Math in Construction (Math You Will Actually Use)

Using Math in Construction (Math You Will Actually Use)