Memorial
📍 Whitby YO21 3EN, UK
About Memorial
The Memorial in Whitby offers visitors a unique and poignant insight into the town's history, specifically commemorating the significant events of the 1914 German shelling. Located in Whitby YO21 3EN, this thoughtfully designed memorial vividly illustrates the destruction of that period, using an example house to convey the impact on the community. It stands as a tasteful and special reminder of Whitby's resilience and journey through challenging times.
Highly rated by visitors with an impressive 4.9/5 stars, the Memorial is praised for its historical depth and unique approach to remembrance. Reviewers consistently highlight the meticulous thought and detail that has gone into creating this beautiful little area, making it a compelling and educational stop for anyone interested in the region's past.
Visiting Information
The Memorial is situated at Whitby YO21 3EN. While specific opening hours are not provided, it is generally accessible as an outdoor public memorial. For accessibility, the site features a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Payment for entry is not applicable, as it does not accept cash only, implying it is a free public memorial.
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📍 Whitby YO21 3EN, UK
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Showing 5 of 9 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 31 January 2026.
If you remember from the history books the events of 1914, where one of the German ships in the cover of the fog fired almost 100 missiles destroying part of the town, this memorial reminds you of that. It illustrates the destruction of that period using one house as an example, and although everything was reconstructed, it was just like that. It was over 100 years ago, today we can only mention and remember these events.
This is so special. So much thought and detail has gone in to creating this beautiful little area. A tasteful reminder of Whitby during the war and how far we’ve come.
Very unique memorial. Super interesting.
Very interesting to see, a reminder of what the area had to endure during WWI
Extremely interesting.