Pictures by The IK Foundation, London (unless stated otherwise, shown within brackets).

TOWN AND COUNTRYSIDE

Whitby fishermen, c. 1885. Photo: F.M. Sutcliffe. (National Gallery of Art, Washington). & ‘Animated picture’: Adam Proctor, Scotland.

Whitby, Yorkshire, England, 1890-1900 (United States, Library of Congress).

A woodblock engraved map of Yorkshire. Yorkshire map, published in London 1832.

Esk Valley, close to Whitby, 2008.

‘Old Market Place 1818’. | Whitby Museum, Library & Archive, Dr. English Prints.

John Wood’s plan of Whitby and Environs, 1828. (Whitby Museum, Map Collection).

Francis Pickernell’s plan of the Town and Harbour of Whitby 1841. (Whitby Museum, Map Collection). Whitby Harbour, c. 1885, Photo: F. M. Sutcliffe. (Private ownership).

Whitby and surrounding areas, in three pictures, 2008.

Bellevue Terrace, Whitby, 1907. (Whitby Museum, Photographic Collection).

Whitby Harbour, c. 1880, Photo: F. M. Sutcliffe. (Cleveland Museum of Art).

DRAPERY, SHOPPING AND TOURISM

Whitby, 1890s. Unknown photographer. (Whitby Museum, Photographic Collection).

J.N. Clarkson & Son, Bridge Street c.1900. Photo: F.M. Sutcliffe. (Whitby Museum, Photographic Collection). & ‘Animated picture’: Adam Proctor, Scotland.

Closeup of 1890s dress. | Whitby Museum, Costume Collection.

Robt. Gray & Co., receipt from 1887. | Whitby Museum, Library & Archive.

Wellburn Brothers, two garment labels.| Whitby Museum, Costume Collection.

Whitby Gazette 1880, April-May. | Whitby Museum, Library & Archive.

Hat, Mrs Thornton, 1880s.| Whitby Museum, Costume Collection.

Whitby Gazette 1885, April-June.| Whitby Museum, Library & Archive.

Pier Road, Whitby, early 20th century, Lace stall. Unknown photographer. (Whitby Museum, Photographic Collection).

The Misses Scott’s, 1895. Photo: F.M. Sutcliffe. (Whitby Museum, Photographic Collection).

“Conformateur”, 1890s-1900s. | Whitby Museum, Costume Collection.

Spanton’s advertisement, Newtons Guide Book 1903.

Black cape, 1870s-1880s.|Whitby Museum, Costume Collection.

KNITTING, LAUNDRY AND FISHING

Boulby Bank, Whitby. Photo: F.M. Sutcliffe. (Whitby Museum, Photographic Collection).

Knitting ganseys, Whitby. Photo: F.M. Sutcliffe. (Whitby Museum, Photographic Collection).

‘Fish Jane’ in Whitby, late 19th century. Photo: W. Stonehouse. (Whitby Museum, Photographic Collection).

‘Sunshine and Shadow’ 1890s. Photo: F.M. Sutcliffe. (National Gallery of Art, Washington).

Whitby fishermen, 1890. Photo: F.M. Sutcliffe. (Los Angeles County Museum of Art). & ‘Animated picture’: Adam Proctor, Scotland.

Whitby fishermen, c. 1885. Photo: F.M. Sutcliffe. (National Gallery of Art, Washington). & ‘Animated picture’: Adam Proctor, Scotland.

Outdoor portrait. Photo: F.M. Sutcliffe. (Whitby Museum, Photographic Collection).

Laundry staff, Mulgrave Castle. Unknown photographer. (Whitby Museum, Photographic Collection).

Sandgate Whitby 1890s. Photo: F.M. Sutcliffe. (Whitby Museum, Photographic Collection.)

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