Canon EOS 5D
17mm 1/125th F11 ISO100
Pistolpete
 | It was founded in 657 AD by the Saxon King of Northumbria, Oswy (Oswiu) as Streanshalh (Streonshalh). The name Streoneshalh is thought to signify Fort Bay or Tower Bay in reference to a supposed Roman settlement that previously existed on the site.
He appointed Lady Hilda, niece of Edwin, the first christian king of Northumbria, as Abbess. The double monastery of Benedictine monks and nuns was also home to the great Saxon poet Caedmon.
In 664, the abbey, built on the east cliff overlooking the Esk and town of Whitby, was the site of the Synod of Whitby, at which the Northumbrian Celtic church was reconciled to Rome.
In 867, the abbey fell to Viking attack, and was abandoned until 1078, when it was re-founded by Regenfrith (Reinferd) a soldier monk, under the orders of his protector, the Norman, William de Percy.
The second monastery lasted until it was destroyed by Henry VIII in 1540.
The abbey buildings fell into ruins, and were mined for stone, but remained a prominent landmark for sailors.
I should also like to point out that Bram Stoker was inspired by the church yard and abbey in Whitby to write 'Dracula'
hey mods · » Thursday April 2nd, @02:15PM
| drew
 | I love this photo. I am drawn to the center of the picture for some reason I cannot articulate. hey mods · » Thursday April 2nd, @02:39PM
| jaykaykay
 | Love the education you're giving on images such as this. Super detail shown as well as color. I agree with Drew about being drawn to the center of the image and feel that for some reason, it might be the sky that draws the eye that way, or perhaps the red roof. hey mods · » Thursday April 2nd, @03:12PM
| Pistolpete
| Thank you Drew and Jkk.I think you hit the nail on the head JKK,the clouds are funneling towards the centre. hey mods · » Thursday April 2nd, @03:17PM
| rockhounds_5
 | I wonder why this fell into ruin and was not rebuilt? Great history. I wish one day I can see this place and so many others in my ancestors' land. My mother had found a place in northern England from where her family came. My wife and I will be heading to Europe in 2010. My sister-in-law lives in London. We will also try to make a trip to Norway where a friend lives. He's from Scotland and will meet us in Glasgow for a tour. hey mods · » Friday April 3rd, @12:17AM
| Pretorious
 | Holy cow dude! The hits just keep getting better, I love this! hey mods · » Saturday April 4th, @10:25AM
| Kringle1
 | I'm always in awe of how you select your POV to make the cloud lines support the main subject. Masterful. hey mods · » Tuesday May 19th, @01:42PM
| Stooges Fan
 | Rock solid shot! hey mods · » Friday June 5th, @02:52PM
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