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Whitby wants world heritage status
The northern English town of Whitby – the inspiration for Dracula and a magnet for “Goths” from around the world – is reportedly to apply for world heritage status. According to The Guardian, the town has had an important history aside from Bram Stoker’s novel – it boasts the ruins of a seventh-century abbey, it was the site of a church synod that changed Christianity, and served as a training ground for Captain James Cook, the legendary seaman. Bram Stoker’s Dracula legacy continues to this day, with Dracula rock being sold in the resort’s shops and thousands of Goths descending on the town for two annual festivals. The Bishop of Whitby, Robert Ladds, is quoted as saying: “Whitby has a huge cultural, literary and Christian presence, but it is not just a reminder of bygone greatness. “It remains a vibrant community. Look below the surface, at the wealth and continuity of history. Whitby has been the source of things that changed society and trade.” Following the submission of a bid to Tessa Jowell, the Culture Secretary, the town could have to wait as long as 10 years for full world heritage status, but he town’s authorities are reportedly confident of success. Report by Tim Gillett, News From Abroad
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