Whitby Abbey Part One

I love ruins. I don't know why I am more attracted by ruins than fully restored structures... 

Taken by Infrared camera

The ruined Whitby Abbey belonged to the Benedictine monastery that was a center of prayer and study for over four centuries. It is located on the East Cliff above Whitby in North Yorkshire, England.

The first monastery was founded in 657 AD by the Anglo-Saxon era King of Northumbria. In the 7th and 8th centuries it was the site of a thriving Anglian town and a famous religious community.

Again, taken by Infrared camera

Open from 10:00 to 18:00, 7.5 £

To be continued.

Corn Exchange

Prior to visiting places I've never been to, I go to Flickr, find photogenic images, and try to visit places where photos were taken. Leeds Corn Exchange caught my eye.



Corn Exchange, one of Britain's finest Victorian buildings designed by Cuthbert Brodrick, was completed in 1864. This Grade 1 listed structure is now just one of three Corn Exchanges in the country, which still operates in its traditional capacity as a center for trade.

After the restoration, it was renovated in 2008 as a boutique shopping center. It is also the place for coffee (or tea?).

Among the cozy shops there, my favorite one is WY Cameras, selling vintage film cameras, lenses, and else.