The History of Whitby: And of Whitby Abbey (1779)

The History of Whitby: And of Whitby Abbey is a book written by Lionel Charlton and published in 1779. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the town of Whitby and the Whitby Abbey, which was founded in the 7th century. The book covers the period from the founding of the abbey to the dissolution of the monasteries in the 16th century. It also includes information on the town of Whitby itself, including its growth and development over the centuries. The book is written in a scholarly style and includes many historical details and references. It is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the town of Whitby or the Whitby Abbey.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.