A quick fly around Whitby Abbey — one of those places that never loses its impact, no matter how many times you see it. From the air, the layout and the scale make even more sense than they do on the ground. Founded in the 7th century and rebuilt in the 13th, the abbey has survived raids, collapse, dissolution and the North Sea battering it for centuries. The ruins carry every bit of that history, and you can read the whole story in the shape of the walls. Just a simple sweep today, but it’s har

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The magnificent ruins of Whitby Abbey in Yorkshire are set high on the clifftops overlooking the sea. Whitby Abbey is one of England’s most famous historical landmarks, the first monastery here was founded in 657 AD. #reels #history #whitby #explore #visitengland #explore #monastery #yorkshire #landscape #foryou #englandtravel #PlacesToVisit #UKBeautifulPlaces #AmazingPlaces | Exploring GB