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Dracula in Whitby, links between Bram Stoker’s notorious Dracula and Whitby

Thomas Paylor (admin) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:20:10 +0000

The information below has been provided by our friends at Dracula-in-Whitby.com

The Dracula-in-Whitby.com website is dedicated to exploring the links between Bram Stoker’s notorious vampire and the Yorkshire Coast town of Whitby. Discover why Stoker used this remote seaside town as one of the settings for his famous novel, ‘Dracula.’

Uniquely, much of the site has been written through the eyes of one of the characters in the story (Jonathan Harker).

Here’s a small taste of what you will discover:

Guide to Whitby (created specially for the site)
Dracula and Whitby
The Real Dracula
Dracula Quotes (impress your friends)
Gothic Romance
Whitby Accommodation
Eating in Whitby
Whitby Photos (created specially for the site)
What is the Penny Hedge Ceremony?
A History of Whitby
Whitby Events and Festivals
Dracula Music
Dracula Audio Books and Costumes
Ghost Stories
Halloween Games
Bram Stoker
Yorkshire

Also, you can keep up-to-date with what’s on in Whitby AND the world of Dracula via the Dracula-in-Whitby Blog, Community and free newsletter.

So, why not visit the Dracula-in-Whitby.com website and get in touch with your darker side!

“Listen to them – the children of the night. What music they make!” (Dracula)

Web: http://www.dracula-in-whitby.com
Email: admin@dracula-in-whitby.com

The Whitby Goth Weekend, October 2009

Thomas Paylor (admin) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:31:43 +0000

Whitby Goth Weekend makes its second appearance of the year in October. The Goth weekends have become very popular in Whitby over recent years and this years event is set to be not different.

The Whitby Goth weekends are held in April and October and have grown into one of the most popular gothic events in the world, attracting all generations from across the UK and around the world.

The majority of events are held at the Whitby Pavilion including the Bizarre Bazaar Goth Market, however, there are also other venues such as The Metropole are used for overspill and unofficial events.

Although referred to as a weekend it includes events during the day on Friday and Saturday as well as events on the Thursday, Sunday and Monday. These events include additional club nights, markets, and a charity football match.

There are often unofficial day events taking place around the town too.

The Line up for the Spa at WGW October 2009 is as follows:

Friday 30th Ocotber

The Eden House – http://www.myspace.com/theedenhouseuk
(one tba)
Grooving in Green – http://www.myspace.com/groovingingreen08

Saturday 31st

Faith and the Muse – http://www.myspace.com/faithandthemuse
Adoration – http://www.myspace.com/adorationuk
Rhombus – http://www.myspace.com/rhombus

Click for more information on the Whitby Goth Weekend 2011 find out about the Whitby Regatta 2011 and Whitby Folk Festival 2011

Whitby Dracula Video Guide, Videos of Whitby and Dracula

Thomas Paylor (admin) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:42:38 +0000

If you are interested in Whitby and the story of Dracula then check out the videos below. This is a fantastic look at the history of Dracula and the relationship with Whitby

Click here to view the Dracula videos