Discover Whitby: The Gothic Capital of the UK in Yorkshire
On a stormy night, the schooner Demeter is blown into Whitby harbour. An immense black dog jumps ashore and disappears into the darkness. On board, lashed to the helm, is the corpse of the captain, clutching a crucifix. This scene, depicting Dracula’s arrival in England, established this pretty Yorkshire seaside town’s reputation as a gothic…