They feature a range of landmarks which showcase the beauty of the seaside town as well as its rich history and heritage as a coastal gem. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature Whitby Harbour and Whitby Abbey as well as the old swing bridge and views from above the town. They also feature a range of familiar faces from back in the day. READ MORE: 16 photos take you back to Whitby during the 1990s
19. Whitby in the 1970s
Modern motorised vessels pictured in Whitby Harbour in August 1978. Photo: YPN
20. Whitby in the 1970s
Mrs Muller admires Whitby jet. Pictured in July 1978. Photo: YPN
21. Whitby in the 1970s
A rare moment of deep calm in old Whitby which would be soon filling with summer visitors. View of East Cliff, with The Abbey stark on the skyline at 4am from The West Cliff in May 1978. Photo: YPN
22. Whitby in the 1970s
Holidaymakers crowd around Whitby swing bridge in August 1978 as it opened to allow this cargo ship through, The Sabine, a Norwegian Vessel was delivering timber for a new yacht jetty in the town. Photo: YPN
23. Whitby in the 1970s
Coble fishing boats pictured in February 1979. Photo: YPN
24. Whitby in the 1970s
The house on Grape Lane in which Captain Cook lived while an apprentice. Pictured in February 1979. Photo: YPN