Enjoy these photo memories from around Whitby during the 1990s. PIC: Bruce Rollinson

Enjoy these photo memories from around Whitby during the 1990s. PIC: Bruce Rollinson

16 photos take you back to Whitby during the 1990s

The wonder of Whitby is celebrated in these fabulous photos of the seaside town during the 1990s.

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 2nd Jul 2022, 04:45 BST

Updated 2nd Jul 2022, 07:31 BST

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The coastal gem's tourist attractions are all featured in this collection plucked from the YEP archive. They include the town's Abbey and Harbour through to the Magpie Cafe and the famous steps. It was also a decade which saw the town welcome home a replica of Captain Cook's ship HMS Endeavour not once but twice in the same year and the Whitby Town win a trophy at Wembley. READ MORE: Aerial photos show how Leeds has changed over last 15 years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

The famous 199 steps leading to Whitby Abbey pictured in November 1999.

1. Whitby in the 1990s

The famous 199 steps leading to Whitby Abbey pictured in November 1999. Photo: Mel Hulme

Whitby's famous harbour is framed by one of the public shelters on quay in March 1999.

2. Whitby in the 1990s

Whitby's famous harbour is framed by one of the public shelters on quay in March 1999. Photo: Mel Hulme

Whitby Abbey landmarks is captured in all its glory as the autumn sunshine shines down on the ruins in September 1998.

3. Whitby in the 1990s

Whitby Abbey landmarks is captured in all its glory as the autumn sunshine shines down on the ruins in September 1998. Photo: Mel Hulme

Did you enjoy a meal here? The Magpie Cafe pictured in August 1998.

4. Whitby in the 1990s

Did you enjoy a meal here? The Magpie Cafe pictured in August 1998. Photo: Steve Riding

The crowds gather above Whitby Harbour to see the HMS Endeavour return to the town for the second time in 1997.

5. Whitby in the 1990s

The crowds gather above Whitby Harbour to see the HMS Endeavour return to the town for the second time in 1997. Photo: Charles Knight

The army mail train makes its way from Whitby back to Pickering in January 1996.

6. Whitby in the 1990s

The army mail train makes its way from Whitby back to Pickering in January 1996. Photo: Jim Moran

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