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The Herring Fleet, Whitby 20x15This was a time when Whitby Harbour would be so full of fishing vessels chasing the Herring shoals that a person could cross the harbour using the decks of the boats. These were mainly local and Scottish vessels but some ventured up from as far away as Cornwall. The boats fished for the Sliver Darlings close into shore just after dark and by morning barrels of fish would be leaving by rail for the inland markets. Signed Giclee` Print approx 20" x 15

Originally the site of a Roman signal station it bears silent witness to many a wreck washed up at its foot

In this study he has bathed the East side in the glow of the early morning light as the sun rises beyond the abbey ruins

with silver sand

1997 saw two visits of the replica Bark H

This time John has created an image that bathes Robin Hoods Bay in the light of a dawn sky giving a wonderful feeling of warmth

the boat's deck gleaming with an assorted catch

Each copy is signed by John Freeman

Frank Meadow Sutcliffe photographed this wreck

It is an image which harks back to bygone days when this would have been a commonplace sight

Over the street`s long life it must have witnessed a fascinating stream of humanity making its way to the foot of the 199 steps leading to the Abbey and Church of St Mary

You can decide

The ruins of Whitby Abbey still towered over the small fishing town of Whitby

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