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Doug Shepherd club

Posted: 31 Mar 2017

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Beach and West Pier/lighthouse, Whitby, North Yorkshire

Beach and West Pier/lighthouse, Whitby, North Yorkshire
Happy HFF everyone

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The two piers in Whitby have been in existence since before the 1500's. By 1540, the two oak piers (east and west) were replaced partially, with stonework (in the reign of King Charles 1), with further work around the 1600's. Both piers were rebuilt in 1735, each measuring approximately 183m, but by 1814 the west pier was further extended to reach a length of 309m. In 1905, both the piers had new pier ends built on, each of a length of 152m.

The west pier lighthouse was built in 1831, and is a stone 83 feet column tower with a lantern on top. This light still displays a green light when shipping is expected. This lighthouse too was replaced in 1914, by a wooden framework tower on 'legs'.

Gabriella Siglinde, Karp Panta, Martine, Colin and 26 other people have particularly liked this photo

39 comments - The latest ones
 aNNa schramm
aNNa schramm club
H F F ****
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to aNNa schramm club
Thank you very much aNNa, I'm glad that you like it.

Have a great weekend, Doug
7 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
Love the colours and textures. HFF and best wishes for the weekend.
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to tiabunna club
Thank you tiabunna, very much appreciated.

Best wishes, Doug
7 years ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
Far more structurally sound than the pier on the east sands in St.Andrews, Doug. A lovely view through the 'bridge archway'.
HFF
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Amelia club
Many thanks Amelia, much appreciated. Yes, the piers seem to be in good condition but they have had a lot of restoration/repair work done in recent years.

All the best, Doug
7 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Wonderful composition
HFF and a nice weekend.
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thank you very much Jaap, much appreciated.

Best wishes, Doug
7 years ago.
 Cheryl Beal
Cheryl Beal club
Ooooooooh one of my very special childhood haunts!!! A wonderful composition Doug leading the eye out to sea. Love that solitary person on the left!!! HFF to you!
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Cheryl Beal club
Many thanks Cheryl, much appreciated. I lived in Whitby for a couple of years (67-69) and had a wonderful time on the cliffs, beach and around the harbour, great days.

All the best, Doug
7 years ago.
 Nouchetdu38
Nouchetdu38 club
Nice shot! I LIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Nouchetdu38 club
Many thanks Nouchetdu38, much appreciated.

Best regards, Doug
7 years ago.
 autofantasia
autofantasia club
It certainly is best enlarged Doug ... very special indeed and I loved the info you supllied on the structures too! :)
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to autofantasia club
Many thanks Paul, much appreciated.

All the best, Doug
7 years ago.
 FarbFormFreude
FarbFormFreude club
very beautiful, with the lonley Person out there. Needs the enlarged view
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to FarbFormFreude club
Many thanks FarbFormFreude, much appreciated.

Best wishes, Doug
7 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
HFF, Doug !
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Ulrich John club
Thank you very much Ulrich John, much appreciated.

Best wishes. Doug
7 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Lovely image especially on full screen, Nice work Doug
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Your kind comments are much appreciated Roger, thank you.

All the best, Doug
7 years ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
HFF, Doug ! A very nice picture - and thank you so much for the informations ! Have a nice weekend !!!
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Percy Schramm club
Thank you very much for your kind comments Percy Schramm, you are very kind.

Best regards, Doug
7 years ago.
 Ste
Ste
Hello Doug a nice shot indeed

wishing you an HFF

Best wishes ... Steve
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Ste
Thanks for the kind comments Steve, much appreciated.

Best wishes, Doug
7 years ago.
 Jeff Farley
Jeff Farley
Love your shot Doug and a splendid HFF.
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Jeff Farley
Thank you Jeff, very much appreciate your kind comments.

Best regards, Doug
7 years ago.
 Polyrus
Polyrus
A well composed shot.
I've been to Whitby a few times but my only recollections are of the railway, the abbey and fish & chip shops ;-)

HFF!
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Polyrus
Thank you Polyrus, your kind comments are much appreciated. Yes they are good, the fish & chip shops I mean;-)

All the best, Doug
7 years ago.
 Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Very good picture and perspective indeed !
Wish you a nice week end, Doug.
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Many thanks for the kind words Christiane, much appreciated.

Have a nice weekend also, Doug
7 years ago.
 Tanja - Loughcrew
Tanja - Loughcrew club
A perfect composition Doug and a perfect fence for friday ;) HFF!
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Tanja - Loughcrew club
Many thanks Tanja for the kind comments, much appreciated.

Best wishes, Doug
7 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
HFF Doug.
Super shot!
Best wishes, Andy
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Andy Rodker club
Many thanks Andy, much appreciated.

Have a great weekend, Doug
7 years ago.
 Leon_Vienna
Leon_Vienna club
Wonderful point of view. The lines and structures of pier and (of course!) fence are leading perfectly to the lighthouse and further to the calm beach and sea. The cloudy sky is a great counterpart of them. For short: I like it. ;-)
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Leon_Vienna club
Thank you for your appreciation Leon_Vienna, you are very kind.

best regards, Doug
7 years ago.
 Amazingstoker
Amazingstoker
great PoV and perspective, watch out for the vampires, and a belated HFF!
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Amazingstoker
Your visit and kind comments are much appreciated Amazingstoker, thank you.

Best regards, Doug
7 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
Thank you fifi, glad that you like it.

Best wishes, Doug
6 years ago.

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