Whitby West Pier and Lighthouse (HFF Everyone)

HFF 4/3/2022

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', situated at the seaward end of the pier extensions.

Andrea Riberti, Marco F. Delminho, Holger Hagen, SV1XV and 60 other people have particularly liked this photo

83 comments - The latest ones

Annemarie ^club

Wonderful

Let's pray for peace
Happy weekend

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thanks very much Annemarie, glad you like it..

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

©UdoSm ^club

Fantastic in this perspective...

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to ©UdoSm ^club

Many thanks for your kind comment Udo.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club

A good detailed shot Doug.. and good info' too Cheers'.... keep well - and a ''HFF'' to you - from Dj.

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to David G Johnson ^club

Thanks very much for your kind comment David.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

HFF Doug un bel ouvrage et une bonne description aussi.

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Glad you like it Jocelyne, thank you.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautiful; taken with a well chosen low pov.
~~Happy~~FF and peace and freedom for Ukrain.

2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thanks so much for your visit and kind comment Jaap.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

Fantastic perspective and a beautiful looking lighthouse. HFF, wish you a nice weekend, Doug !

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Percy Schramm ^club

Thanks so much for your kind comment Percy.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

ABSOLUMENT magnifique.
HFF et agréable fin de semaine salutaire.

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Many thanks for your kind comment Malik.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

ROL/Photo ^club

WAOUHh wunderschön

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to ROL/Photo ^club

Thanks so much for your kind comment Roland.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.

gezginruh ^club

An excellent picture,Doug! Great work!

HFF and have a good and peaceful weekend!

Best wishes
Füsun

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to gezginruh ^club

Thanks so much for your kind comment Füsun.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Jean-louis Thiaudier… ^club

************.
HFF Doug.

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Jean-louis Thiaudier… ^club

Thanks very much Jean-louis.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

A great capture here Doug. A favourite subject for me too but I have never got down here for a photo like this. You will know that the pier was further extended in 2020. Well done.

HFF, enjoy your weekend in peace and freedom. Herb

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Thanks for your visit and kind comment Herb. I knew that a new bridge had been installed to re-join the East Pier to its extension, but not that it had be lengthened.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

This is the first time I have seen the pier from this perspective, and it's superb Doug. The sky, the detail and reflections are so beautiful. A terrific shot!

Wishing you a peaceful and good weekend,
Rosa.

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Thanks so much for your generous comment Rosa.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Karl Hartwig Schütz ^club

HFF Dir!

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Karl Hartwig Schütz ^club

Thanks very much Karl.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Stefani Wehner ^club

Absolutely AMAZING shot, perfectly done, Doug!

HFF and enjoy your weekend!

2 years ago.

Boro

Superbe !!! HFF Doug !

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Boro

Thanks very much Boro.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Patrick Brandy ^club

Magnifique couleurs bonne journée

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Patrick Brandy ^club

Glad you like it Patrick, thank you.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Fabulous image with perfect composition Doug,
HFF and a good weekend.

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Many thanks for the generous comment Roger.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Günter Klaus ^club

.......wow,das kommt mit diesen Steinmauern und tollen Details ganz toll rüber lieber Doug,schaut schaut richtig toll aus mit diesen Leuchtturm und dieser kleinen Brücke oben:))

........wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni:))

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Günter Klaus ^club

Greetings from a cold and wet North Yorkshire

Thanks so much for your visit and kind words Güni.

Hope you have a peaceful weekend, Doug

2 years ago.

John Cass

HFF Doug, Have a nice weekend.

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to John Cass

Thanks very much for your visit John.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

John Lawrence

HFF have a good and peaceful weekend

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to John Lawrence

Thanks so much for your visit John.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Rainer Blankermann ^club

HFF and a peaceful weekend to all my Ipernity friends!

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Rainer Blankermann ^club

Thanks so much for your kind comment Rainer.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Ecobird ^club

An amazing image Doug, - so beautiful and dramatic with the threatening clouds behind the lighthouse. I love the colours in the stonework and the reflections in the wet sand. Beautifully captured with excellent notes.
HFF and have a good weekend

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Ecobird ^club

Thanks very much Carol, your visit and generous comments are much appreciated.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

HFF, Doug ! Have a good weekend ahead !

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Much appreciate you kind comment Ulrich.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Paulo Moreira ^club

HFF Doug.
Great photo.

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Paulo Moreira ^club

Thanks so much for your kind comment Paulo.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

grobi358 ^club

Ein beeindruckendes Bauwerk! Danke für die interessanten Informationen!!

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to grobi358 ^club

Many thanks for your kind comment grobi358.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Christa1004 ^club

I like the threatening sky over the lighthouse. HFF Doug.

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Christa1004 ^club

Thanks so much for your kind comment Christa.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Bergfex ^club

HFF Dough - and have a peaceful weekend!

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Bergfex ^club

Many thanks for your kind comment Bergfex.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

www.ipernity.com/group/clouds-and-water

2 years ago.

Steve Paxton ^club

certainly not the perspective I have seen before nice shot, HFF all the very best for your weekend.

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Steve Paxton ^club

Thanks so much for your kind comment Steve

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Xata ^club

Impressive... HFF Doug

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Xata ^club

Thanks so much for your kind comment Isabel.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

trester88 ^club

Eine beeindruckende Aufnahme, Doug!
HFF und ein friedliches Wochenende!

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to trester88 ^club

Thanks so much for your kind comment Wilhelm.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

Indrukwekkende foto Doug HFF en laten we hopen dat de Kleuren Helpen

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

Thanks so much for your kind words Fred.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Doug
A very nice picture, which I like very much!
A place I know very well indeed!!
Great colours too
Best Wishes, HFF, a nice weekend, and stay safe!!
Peter

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Much appreciate your kind words Peter.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Pam J ^club

LOVE IT !!!

THANKYOU DOUG !

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Thanks so much for your kind words Pam, I'm happy that you like it.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Nora Caracci ^club

superb !
Admired in the group Reflets

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Nora Caracci ^club

Many thanks for your kind words Nora.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

WiePet ^club

Wonderful!
HFF and have a nice weekend!

2 years ago.

Wilfried

großartig Doug

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Wilfried

Glad you like it Wilfried, many thanks.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Boarischa Krautmo ^club

beautiful!
HFF.

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo ^club

Thanks so much for the kind comment Markus.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Diana Australis ^club

Belated HFF Doug.
I love the Whitby piers!
Enjoy your Sunday!

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Diana Australis ^club

Thanks very Diana, glad you like it.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Gary Benson (grbenso…

Very nice capture Doug.

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Gary Benson (grbenso…

Thanks very much Gary, glad you like it.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Anton Cruz Carro ^club

Impressive structure under a very stormy sky. Best wishes, Anton.

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Anton Cruz Carro ^club

Glad you like it Anton, thanks for tour kind comment.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

micritter

A beautiful structure beautifully photographed. Thank you for your kind visit and comment.

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to micritter

Glad you like it micritter, thanks so much for your nice comment.

All the best, Doug

2 years ago.

Kalli ^club

Ein spektakulärer Anblick! ☆☆☆

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club has replied to Kalli ^club

Thank you Kalli. for your visit and kind comment.

Best wishes, Doug

2 years ago.

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