Bring stunning panoramic photography into your space with this high-quality 15" x 5" Whitby Abbey print, designed for exceptional detail and longevity.
Printed on lustre photographic paper, it features a semi-matt finish with a subtle, speckled sheen that minimizes glare - ideal for bright rooms or spaces with direct lighting.
Includes a 1/4-inch white border for a refined, ready-to-frame presentation.
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 striking monochrome image presents a panoramic view of Whitby Abbey's skeletal Gothic ruins, the great east window and soaring buttresses framed dramatically against a pale, cloud-streaked sky.
Tall wild grasses fill the foreground, their gentle movement softening the stark stonework and adding a sense of quiet desolation to the scene.
The careful composition and subtle tonal range highlight the architectural grandeur and intricate details of the abbey, while the black-and-white palette lends an ethereal, almost spectral quality that echoes its legendary association with Gothic literature.
Original photography by Carol Herbert - available only at Real World Art.
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Transform your space with a high-quality panoramic print, crafted for sharp detail, rich colours, and long-lasting vibrancy. Designed to meet different lighting conditions, choose from two premium paper finishes:
Each Whitby Abbey panoramic print includes a 1/4-inch white border for a clean, frame-ready presentation. Need a custom border size? Tailored options are available upon request to suit your framing or display needs.
| Available Sizes | 15" x 5", 30" x 10", 36" x 12" |
| Paper Finishes | 230 μm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DPII Lustre 240 μm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DPII Gloss |
| Printing Method | Digital Laser |
| Care Instructions | Handle with Clean, Dry Hands - Oils and dirt from your fingers can damage the surface. Cleaning: Lustre: Dust Gently with a Soft Cloth - A clean, dry microfibre cloth can remove dust without scratching the surface. |
| Eco Credentials | Printed on demand to prevent wastage. |
Whitby Abbey english abbeys panoramic wall art prints are printed to order and usually shipped within 1-3 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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Brilliant! My print is beautiful. I initially ordered the wrong product due to my own error but Carol was so supportive and helpful I cannot recommend her/this company enough.
Excellent Print arrived - High Quality - Very professional - Correspondence with Carol was helpful & informative. Would highly recommend Realworldart.
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...
Wonderful card that was delivered quickly and exceptional service. Will definitely buy more in the future.
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!
