Theodor von Holst –the first artist to imagine Frankenstein’s monster– was born in London today in 1810. A pupil of Fuseli & master of the supernatural, he painted subjects from Dante to Shakespeare, but is best known for his 1831 illustrations for Mary Shelley’s Gothic classic.
The end of an era for one of Whitby's most iconic landmarks.
The whale bone arch, a gift from Whitby's twin town, Barrow, Alaska has watched over the town for generations.
Years of exposure to the elements have finally taken their toll, and its time as a symbol of Whitby is coming to a close.
But it won't be forgotten. A bronze replica is set to take its place early next year, carrying the legacy forward for the next generation of residents and visitors 🐋
With a small plastic pot, some old string, some kind of glue or paste and random bits from your recycling bin you too could make a plant in a pot - and the best thing is that it doesn’t need watering! 😎