The weekend features a line-up of live bands as well as carols by the Dalesmen Singers. A number of local artists and crafters had stalls at the festive market, and there were roast chestnuts and mulled wine to create a ‘Dickensian’ atmosphere. There was even a visit by participants in the town’s annual Krampus Run, a dark festive tradition in keeping with Whitby’s gothic image.
The event was founded by the Whitby Brewery directors and two other local businesses, Whitby Sea Salt and kipper house Fortune’s.
Photographs by James Hardisty.
1. The founders
Founders of the event Barry Brown, partner at the famous Fortune's Kippers; Darren Archibald, director of Whitby Sea Salt, and Richard Wells, owner of Whitby Brewery Photo: James Hardisty
2. Botham's
Margot Dickinson, with Julie Halley, from Botham's of Whitby Photo: James Hardisty
3. Blacksmith
Local blacksmith artist Katie Ventress, of Hinderwell, near Whitby with some of her bespoke artwork companion set. Photo: James Hardisty