RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573 -- Rendered At Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:00:37 +0000 Talking Archives - Whitby Museum https://redcircle.com/shows/whitbyuk-talking-archives en-US All rights reserved. Claire Marris Promoting the library & archives at Whitby Museum - sharing our collections with you. Made possible with Heritage Fund. 24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573 Promoting the library & archives at Whitby Museum - sharing our collections with you. Made possible with Heritage Fund.

]]> episodic no Claire Marris claire.marris@whitbymuseum.org.uk no full Talking Archive: School Days Talking Archive: School Days Claire Marris In this episode we share school stories from the library and archive using personal and village research projects and school log books.

]]> <p>In this episode we share school stories from the library and archive using personal and village research projects and school log books.</p> a17bc459-f6a0-4780-95da-f8ee0ac7bec3 https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/feceff30-3b6c-46c6-a21a-b2cd1caae5e7 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:25:16 +0000 1171 no full Talking Archive: Lewis Carroll in Whitby Talking Archive: Lewis Carroll in Whitby Claire Marris In this episode we chat about when Lewis Carroll, who wrote Alice In Wonderland, was in Whitby, the people he engaged with and the places he visited and stayed.

]]> <p>In this episode we chat about when Lewis Carroll, who wrote Alice In Wonderland, was in Whitby, the people he engaged with and the places he visited and stayed.</p> c5fe1f10-1449-4448-a6a1-1518bd4f03d0 https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/8e61a0d0-cb60-430e-a7c3-24f8d95a3687 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:40:06 +0000 1416 no full Talking Archive: The Blizzard of 1947 Talking Archive: The Blizzard of 1947 Claire Marris Listen to stories from the Whitby Gazette about the blizzard in 1947 that created chaos in Whitby and the surrounding area.

]]> <p>Listen to stories from the Whitby Gazette about the blizzard in 1947 that created chaos in Whitby and the surrounding area.</p> 53d21714-90cc-4b4b-8f39-a3aa1d733182 https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/294d4931-1d71-4496-a1fd-3024830910a9 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:11:14 +0000 932 no full Talking Archive: Moor Boy & Shell Girl - A fairy story by Frank Elgee Talking Archive: Moor Boy & Shell Girl - A fairy story by Frank Elgee Claire Marris Frank Elgee wrote this story for his wife Harriet, but it was never published. We thought it was a lovely tale and wanted to share its opening few pages with our listeners.

]]> <p>Frank Elgee wrote this story for his wife Harriet, but it was never published. We thought it was a lovely tale and wanted to share its opening few pages with our listeners. </p> 0235ba02-fdfb-4306-ad59-097a5c3e68e1 https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/6c817cce-7c0c-4669-bc04-7cf1324bc2a8 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:47:07 +0000 1384 no full Talking Archive: Whitby to Loftus Railway...the closure Talking Archive: Whitby to Loftus Railway...the closure Claire Marris The 16 mile Whitby to Loftus Railway opened on the 3rd December, 1883. It took 12 years to build and was fraught with many problems considering the 2 tunnels and 5 viaducts that needed to be constructed along this beautiful coastline. Known as a 'spectacular failure'; it closed on the 3rd may 1958. We chat about the opening and closure of the line having researched books, archive documents and the digital Whitby Gazette - available in the library at Whitby Museum.

]]> <p>The 16 mile Whitby to Loftus Railway opened on the 3rd December, 1883. It took 12 years to build and was fraught with many problems considering the 2 tunnels and 5 viaducts that needed to be constructed along this beautiful coastline. Known as a &#39;spectacular failure&#39;; it closed on the 3rd may 1958. We chat about the opening and closure of the line having researched books, archive documents and the digital Whitby Gazette - available in the library at Whitby Museum.</p> 34c433d0-ba38-4087-aa83-c33af72a213a https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/cc325a4e-0859-4c83-a63e-e38b0e5c48eb Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:28:15 +0000 957 no full Talking Archive: Whitby to Scarborough Railway...the closure Talking Archive: Whitby to Scarborough Railway...the closure Claire Marris The Whitby to Scarborough Railway opened on the 16th July 1885 and closed 6th March 1965. In this episode we talk about the closure of the Whitby to Scarborough Railway; extensively covered by the Whitby Gazette. We also mention some of the additional Railway documents, books and leaflets we have for the public to access.

]]> <p>The Whitby to Scarborough Railway opened on the 16th July 1885 and closed 6th March 1965. In this episode we talk about the closure of the Whitby to Scarborough Railway; extensively covered by the Whitby Gazette. We also mention some of the additional Railway documents, books and leaflets we have for the public to access.</p> eb8a1254-b122-4de3-94f1-33d86b215641 https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/56b5fcb2-2969-4772-b630-6fa720565568 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 19:23:31 +0000 1282 no full Talking Archive: Circus Posters Talking Archive: Circus Posters Claire Marris In this episode we chat about the box of circus posters that we have in the archive that date from 1841 to 1850. A selection of quirky acts feature on these delicate, fragile posters. We also mention newspaper articles with interesting stories from the circus.

]]> <p>In this episode we chat about the box of circus posters that we have in the archive that date from 1841 to 1850. A selection of quirky acts feature on these delicate, fragile posters. We also mention newspaper articles with interesting stories from the circus.</p> 2536d265-0d93-43a0-b997-6887f0bb9a9f https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/10684562-f9c3-4ae2-a81a-82de7bd5d64d Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:07:31 +0000 786 no full Talking Archives: WWII VE Day Celebrations & Demobilisation Talking Archives: WWII VE Day Celebrations & Demobilisation Claire Marris In this episode we chat about the celebrations & events that took place during May 1945 & October 1946. We also share articles from the Whitby Gazette regarding the Demobilisation of the British Forces (returning home).

]]> <p>In this episode we chat about the celebrations &amp; events that took place during May 1945 &amp; October 1946. We also share articles from the Whitby Gazette regarding the Demobilisation of the British Forces (returning home).</p> 1fb3b566-4756-48f9-ab04-1cfe3c03a2f4 https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/bfe68e9f-57a6-495c-8910-78fa67baf022 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:57:24 +0000 1559 no full Talking Archives: Pictures of India - Isabella Wells Talking Archives: Pictures of India - Isabella Wells Claire Marris In this episode we talk about a scrap book Janet, one of our volunteers, found in the archive room. The book dates from 1832 to 1840. The pictures depict Isabella's life in India and the people she encountered. If you are interested in viewing this book contact library@whitbymuseum.org.uk.

]]> <p>In this episode we talk about a scrap book Janet, one of our volunteers, found in the archive room. The book dates from 1832 to 1840. The pictures depict Isabella&#39;s life in India and the people she encountered. If you are interested in viewing this book contact library@whitbymuseum.org.uk.</p> 1d984ad3-f825-47ca-bac8-7979e961433e https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/6e3e5597-9371-45c6-95c8-6895103a8c13 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:12:38 +0000 500 no full Talking Archives: Frank Elgee - The Man of the Moors Talking Archives: Frank Elgee - The Man of the Moors Claire Marris We have delved into the archive and discovered Frank Elgee! What didn't this man know about the Moors? He, with the support of his wife Harriet, has written many books on Archaeology, had an interest in myths and superstitions and even written fictional fairy stories. This fascinating collection is full of letters, photographs, articles, scrap books, information pamphlets...

]]> <p>We have delved into the archive and discovered Frank Elgee! What didn&#39;t this man know about the Moors? He, with the support of his wife Harriet, has written many books on Archaeology, had an interest in myths and superstitions and even written fictional fairy stories. This fascinating collection is full of letters, photographs, articles, scrap books, information pamphlets...</p> fff69830-b7e0-499a-9e31-f8778fa03fb5 https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/b191bbe4-1e43-4803-b842-88169fd4bfc6 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 15:37:38 +0000 1086 no full Talking Archives: Tom Watson - Lythe Photographer Talking Archives: Tom Watson - Lythe Photographer Claire Marris In this episode we chat about Tom Watson's life as a photographer; discussing postcards, photographs, newspapers articles and the exhibition featured in the library at Whitby Museum. Want to discover more? Come in and delve in the Tom Watson Archive - contact library@whitbymuseum.org.uk

]]> <p>In this episode we chat about Tom Watson&#39;s life as a photographer; discussing postcards, photographs, newspapers articles and the exhibition featured in the library at Whitby Museum. Want to discover more? Come in and delve in the Tom Watson Archive - contact library@whitbymuseum.org.uk</p> ce338bff-acf5-421a-a540-9cbf3ed48994 https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/6be4bfc2-2bba-4dd8-8909-170088c84e28 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:19:22 +0000 917 no full Talking Archives: The Viking: Episode 12 1974 to 1976 Talking Archives: The Viking: Episode 12 1974 to 1976 Claire Marris This is the last episode where we chat about The Viking Magazine. We have enjoyed reading the articles and poems written by past staff and pupils. We look forward to sharing a new archive; so listen/look out for our next episode!

The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The Grammar School, Whitby (was The County School - now The Whitby School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read & discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund

]]> <p><span>This is the last episode where we chat about The Viking Magazine. We have enjoyed reading the articles and poems written by past staff and pupils. We look forward to sharing a new archive; so listen/look out for our next episode!</span></p><p><span>The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The Grammar School, Whitby (was The County School - now The Whitby School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read &amp; discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund</span></p> c670a6df-c373-4eea-a69c-364f7c28c0b4 https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/7be1074b-f56e-4843-b4d0-edbf09bb3082 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:21:07 +0000 1046 no full Talking Archives: The Viking: Episode 11 1962 Jubilee Edition Talking Archives: The Viking: Episode 11 1962 Jubilee Edition Claire Marris The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The Grammar School, Whitby (was The County School - now The Whitby School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read & discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund

]]> <p>The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The Grammar School, Whitby (was The County School - now The Whitby School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read &amp; discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund</p> 4ec96410-7e9c-4e00-8ee4-e75578a11a53 https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/7a95ebd4-5877-408a-8847-6b70e1a79095 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:45:33 +0000 1043 no full Talking Archives: The Viking: Episode 10 1952 & 1953 Talking Archives: The Viking: Episode 10 1952 & 1953 Claire Marris The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The Grammar School, Whitby (was The County School - now The Whitby School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read & discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund

]]> <p>The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The Grammar School, Whitby (was The County School - now The Whitby School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read &amp; discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund</p> 2c29ac74-530f-4a4d-a974-dfd183450ef8 https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/515c88d2-0c3c-4156-a8ad-f0f930c76db9 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:38:03 +0000 1105 no full Talking Archives: The Viking - Episode 9 1948 & 1949 Talking Archives: The Viking - Episode 9 1948 & 1949 Claire Marris The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The Grammar School, Whitby (was The County School - now Caedmon School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read & discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund

]]> <p><span>The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The Grammar School, Whitby (was The County School - now Caedmon School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read &amp; discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund</span></p> e10f4d77-070f-4f30-a75a-690e4d672a95 https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/34a70f83-4833-4501-80e7-898f81b47178 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:42:56 +0000 1072 no full Talking Archives: The Viking Episode 8 WWII Years Talking Archives: The Viking Episode 8 WWII Years Claire Marris The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The County School, Whitby (now Caedmon School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read & discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund

]]> <p>The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The County School, Whitby (now Caedmon School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read &amp; discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund</p> 0d2b2862-87a4-4bbb-b6b9-6f8041ad0e58 https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/9693203f-3663-476a-8fa7-044842122e09 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:08:36 +0000 995 no full Talking Archives: The Viking Episode 7 Christmas 1936 Talking Archives: The Viking Episode 7 Christmas 1936 Claire Marris The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The County School, Whitby (now Caedmon School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read & discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund

]]> <p><span>The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The County School, Whitby (now Caedmon School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read &amp; discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund</span></p> 4a704b1b-6fa6-40c3-b299-4430e4bd3309 https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/1300ce79-e7d0-4000-be52-51ddf258c66d Wed, 12 Jun 2024 22:09:11 +0000 953 no full Talking Archives: The Viking - Episode 6 July 1933: Coming of Age Talking Archives: The Viking - Episode 6 July 1933: Coming of Age Claire Marris The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The County School, Whitby (now Caedmon School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read & discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund

]]> <p>The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The County School, Whitby (now Caedmon School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read &amp; discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund</p> 265fa6cc-679e-49d2-829b-4e918bd10350 https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/48ea04ec-cc07-4da9-ac50-8c4c280c5f3a Tue, 28 May 2024 19:19:22 +0000 890 no full Talking Archives - The Viking Episode 5 Christmas 1928 Talking Archives - The Viking Episode 5 Christmas 1928 Claire Marris The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The County School, Whitby (now Caedmon School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read & discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund

]]> <p><span>The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The County School, Whitby (now Caedmon School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read &amp; discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund</span></p> a59809e8-60fc-4c4d-aeca-bb351ca9b3be https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/45545c33-ab61-4c92-a7f0-06e5ebe811fa Tue, 07 May 2024 15:25:44 +0000 923 no full Talking Archives - The Viking Episode 4 Midsummer 1925 Talking Archives - The Viking Episode 4 Midsummer 1925 Claire Marris The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The County School, Whitby (now Caedmon School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read & discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund

]]> <p><span>The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The County School, Whitby (now Caedmon School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read &amp; discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund</span></p> baad8eb1-bfdd-4472-a684-c18378577a20 https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/a455c0fd-a954-4712-9ca5-7fbedd48e191 Tue, 07 May 2024 15:23:48 +0000 627 no full Talking Archives - The Viking Episode 3 Midsummer 1922 Talking Archives - The Viking Episode 3 Midsummer 1922 Claire Marris The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The County School, Whitby (now Caedmon School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read & discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund

]]> <p><span>The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The County School, Whitby (now Caedmon School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read &amp; discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund</span></p> 81f4d1cf-b39d-4718-9c8e-639a9367cbdb https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/f663b6ef-e11e-400f-b9b6-5146ca2e6022 Tue, 07 May 2024 15:21:39 +0000 667 no full Talking Archives - The Viking Episode 2 Easter 1917 Talking Archives - The Viking Episode 2 Easter 1917 Claire Marris The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The County School, Whitby (now Caedmon School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read & discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund

]]> <p><span>The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The County School, Whitby (now Caedmon School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read &amp; discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund</span></p> 3bb13a8e-b1ec-4c3c-bbdc-310dabaec263 https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/d06024a2-6aa3-41ad-8485-78b32d1730f4 Tue, 07 May 2024 15:18:36 +0000 608 no full Talking Archives - The Viking Episode 1 Talking Archives - The Viking Episode 1 Claire Marris The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The County School, Whitby (now Caedmon School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read & discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund

]]> <p>The Viking is a school magazine that ran from 1916-1976 at The County School, Whitby (now Caedmon School). The magazines contain articles, adverts, poetry, sport results, exam achievements and more. These can be found in the Library at Whitby Museum. Read &amp; discover. #archivesforall #HeritageFund </p> 474f1f3b-a9f1-42d7-a2de-1d4bece0f7f5 https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573/episodes/d380a3ed-dcdb-4130-90da-c5149b016505 Tue, 07 May 2024 15:09:29 +0000 803 no