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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Christopher Dorrell

EXPLAINED: This seaside town is home to some of britain s strangest attractions | Rare Historical Photos

The town has been described as ‘Satan’s mini-break’ - (Getty Images / iStockPhoto)

Whitby Abbey was once one of England’s most important Christian sites, so I was surprised to see a few witches and a man wearing demon’s horns exploring the ruins alongside me.

But then again, Whitby takes its darker side seriously. One poster I saw in the back of a pub claimed the town as “Satan’s mini-break”.

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