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Whitby Abbey, perched dramatically on the windswept cliffs above the North Sea, is one of England's most atmospheric and historically significant monastic ruins.
Founded in 657 by the Anglo-Saxon princess St Hild as a double monastery for monks and nuns, it became a centre of early Christian learning and hosted the famous Synod of Whitby in 664, which decided the date of Easter for the English Church.
Destroyed by Viking raids, rebuilt in the Norman period, and finally dissolved in 1539 under Henry VIII, its striking Gothic remains inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula, with Count Dracula arriving in England as a black dog leaping from a shipwrecked vessel below these very cliffs.
Today, the skeletal silhouette of the great east window stands as an enduring symbol of faith, power, and Gothic romance against the wild Yorkshire coast.
This evocative image captures the ruins of Whitby Abbey bathed in the warm glow of sunset, its Gothic arches and spires silhouetted against a clear blue sky tinged with fading light.
The golden hues of the tall grass in the foreground echo the amber tones of the setting sun, creating a harmonious blend of nature and architecture.
The abbey’s weathered stone stands as a solemn reminder of centuries past, while the tranquil atmosphere invites reflection.
It’s a hauntingly beautiful scene that speaks to the enduring presence of history in the heart of Yorkshire’s coastal landscape.
Original photography by Carol Herbert - available only at Real World Art.
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| Available Sizes | A5 (6" x 8.5" / 15cm x 21.5cm) | A4 (8" x 11.5" / 20.5cm x 29cm) |
| Paper | 330gsm Fedrigoni One-Sided Symbol Gloss | 280gsm Art Paper |
| Finish | Gloss UV varnish | Gloss Lamination |
| Printing Method | HP Indigo Digital | Giclée |
| Envelope | Opaque envelope included. | Kraft envelope included. |
| Eco Credentials | Printed using water based inks. Paper sourced from sustainable forests. Vegan-friendly - contains no animal products. Can be recycled. Printed on demand to prevent wastage. | |
Whitby Abbey Sunset english abbeys greeting cards are printed to order and usually shipped within 1-2 business days. Please allow a further 2-3 days from the despatch date to receive your item (not including weekends or bank holidays).
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Please check out the Delivery & Returns and Free Shipping pages for futher information.There are no reviews for this item yet, but here is just a small selection of what other happy Real World Art customers have to say!
Very prompt service, good communication, arrived when promised, lovely item! Would definitely use in the future!
The absolute perfect image, promptly dispatched, swiftly received. Highly delighted customer. Thank you very much indeed Carol.
Loved this image of our wedding day and was appropriate for our anniversary too...
Absolutely wonderful photo! I bought it for my grandson but my daughter loved it so much that we decided it would be a waste to put it on his bedroom wall. The quality and detail demands a place where everyone can see it. I would definitely recommend this to family and friends. Thank you for the quick delivery too!
Excellent Print arrived - High Quality - Very professional - Correspondence with Carol was helpful & informative. Would highly recommend Realworldart.
Fantastic artwork, great service, from ordering to delivery
