Littlebeck, North Yorkshire

Littlebeck is a hamlet in the North York Moors National Park, near Whitby, in North Yorkshire, England. It stands on the Little Beck, a minor tributary of the River Esk. An alum works operated in Littlebeck between 1660 and 1809. It was located at NZ879047. From 1974 to 2023, it was part of the Borough of Scarborough, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council. The actress Joanne Froggatt was born and raised in Littlebeck.

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Eskdaleside cum Ugglebarnby

Eskdaleside cum Ugglebarnby is a civil parish in North Yorkshire, England, comprising the two villages of Sleights and Ugglebarnby. According to the 2011 UK census, Eskdaleside cum Ugglebarnby parish had a population of 2,238, a reduction on the 2001 UK census figure of 2,252. All Saints' Church, Ugglebarnby lies in the village. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Borough of Scarborough, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.

Woodsmith Mine

Woodsmith Mine is a deep planned potash and polyhalite mine located near the hamlet of Sneatonthorpe, Whitby in North Yorkshire, England. The venture was started by York Potash Ltd, which became a subsidiary of Sirius Minerals plc whose primary focus was the development of the polyhalite project. The project will mine the world's largest known deposit of polyhalite – a naturally occurring mineral. Because the project would require mining to be undertaken in the North York Moors National Park, many objections were raised to the mine and the proposed underground conveyor that would be installed to transport the raw material offsite to a plant on Teesside 37 km (23 mi) away. The mine is expected to have a life of 100 years and has been labelled the biggest mining project in Britain for decades; its twin shafts will be the deepest commercial mineshafts in Britain. The project is expected to generate over £100 billion for the UK economy over a period of 50 years. Once it is functioning it will be the deepest mine in Europe and have the longest tunnel in Great Britain.

Falling Foss

Falling Foss is a waterfall in the north-east section of the North York Moors National Park and a popular spot for walking. It is 5 miles (8 km) from Whitby, and is on the Little Beck. It is 67 feet (20 m) high, and is the highest waterfall in the North York Moors.

All Saints' Church, Ugglebarnby

All Saints' Church is an Anglican church in Ugglebarnby, a village in North Yorkshire, in England. A chapel was constructed in Ugglebarnby in the 12th century. It is traditionally said to have been built in 1137, by Nicholas, Abbot of Whitby. The chapel was demolished in 1870 and a new church was completed in 1872, to a design by Charles Noel Armfield. It is broadly in the 14th-century Gothic style, but incorporates some stones from the old chapel. It was grade II listed in 1989. The church is built of cream and red brick banding, faced in sandstone, with a roof of tile and pantile. It consists of a nave, a chancel with a south organ chamber and vestry, and a northwest tower. The tower has two stages, diagonal buttresses, a west doorway with a double-chamfered surround, a north window of three stepped lancets, two-light bell openings with pointed arches, a chamfered parapet band, and a plain parapet. Below the east window is a re-set carved stone. Inside the church is a stone reredos depicting the Last Supper, carved by Matthew Noble. There is a highly decorative carved pulpit and lectern, and a stone font, with an octagonal timber cover. There are carved pews, a brass altar rail depicting heraldic beasts, and a hammerbeam roof. There is much stained glass, described by Historic England as "pretty but unremarkable".