The Whitby Bookshop

On Friday 17th May,as part of Whitby Fish & Ships festival, we will host Rosemary Redway one of the intrepid crew who sailed back from Newfoudland along local skipper Jack Lammiman. Rosemary will read from her memoir A Candle For the Atlantic, an account of that incredible voyage onboard The Helga Maria. An evening not to be missed for all the jolly sailors who enjoy a sea shanty and a drop of rum or two....all welcome Doors open at 6.30 for 7pm start.

On Friday 17th May,as part of Whitby Fish & Ships festival, we will host Rosemary Redway one of the intrepid crew who sailed back from Newfoudland along local skipper Jack Lammiman. Rosemary will read from her memoir A Candle For the Atlantic, an account of that incredible voyage onboard The Helga Maria. An evening not to be missed for all the jolly sailors who enjoy a sea shanty and a drop of rum or two....all welcome Doors open at 6.30 for 7pm start.

Tomorrow's Ghosts Festival is in full swing and we are loving the outfits...

" Paris, viewed from the towers of Notre-Dame in the cool dawn of a summer morning, is a delectable and a magnificent sight;." Victor Hugo in The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.

Theresa Tomlinson will be signing copies of her classic story 'Little Stowaway' from 11.30 - 2.30 on Friday 19th of April. Based on a true story of the North East Coast it tells the tale of John Robert who follows his father to sea....

This Friday 19th April local author Theresa Tomlinson will be signing her delightful picture book Little Stowaway set in Whitby, with pictures by Jane Browne. 11.30 till 2.30 at the Whitby Bookshop

It's Record Shop Day, what better excuse to come and browse through our vinyls...

Come and join us for a excititng day of wordsmithing and poetry performances hosted by Harry Gallagher. The event will start at 2pm for those who wish to take part in our poetry workshop leading to a reading if desired. Alternatively you can join us later to hear poems by some of our favourite local writers or to take advantage of our open mic session.... This is a free event

Today is World Sleep Day. For those who sleep deep, for those yet still awake, for those who dream and those who wait for morning’s first light. Good night. Good morning. Sleeping Beauty always.