Whitby, Yorkshire. Harbour, gvs, the abbey, England, UK. 1963

Whitby, a town in Yorkshire, was once known as Strina's Hulk. It gained its current name from the Danes. The town is notable for its shipbuilding history, including the ships used by Captain Cook to discover Australia. Cook also worked as a haberdasher's apprentice in Whitby. Additionally, Cademan, the first known English poet, lived in Whitby 1,300 years ago. He composed poems that were transcribed by monks, claiming they were inspired by ghostly voices, which some believe can still be heard in the abbey ruins.

What was the original name of Whitby as mentioned by the venerable Bede?

• Yorkshire

• Whitby

• Cook's Bay

• Strina's Hulk

Who was responsible for naming the town Whitby?

• The Danes

• The Romans

• The Normans

• The Saxons

Before becoming a famous explorer, what was Captain Cook's occupation in Whitby?

• Poet

• Haberdasher's apprentice

• Monk

• Shipbuilder

Who was Cademan, and what was he known for?

• A ghost said to haunt the abbey ruins

• A monk known for transcribing ancient texts

• A poet known for composing the first English poetry

• A shipbuilder known for constructing Captain Cook's ships

What unique method did Cademan use to create his poetry?

• He carved them into stone

• He dreamed them and had monks transcribe them

• He sang them to the monks

• He wrote them on the cliffs