Years of exposure to the weather on the coast has led to significant deterioration in the arch’s condition, meaning the bones now need to be replaced.
They were removed on Tuesday September 1, with ethical bronze replicas set to replace them early in 2027.
Here are some pictures from the new look site:
1. Whitby whale bones removed
The changing face of Whitby West Cliff - the whale bones have gone, ready to make way for bronze replicas. Photo: Duncan Atkins
2. Whitby whale bones removed
North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for open to business, Cllr Mark Crane (left) and coastal infrastructure engineer, John Woodhead, on site for the removal. Photo: submitted
3. Whitby whale bones removed
The second of the two bones being removed and loaded on to a truck. Photo: submitted
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