If you’re new to Staithes, it can sometimes feel as though every cobbled street, old building, brick and bend in the Beck has a story to tell. And, frankly, it does! Staithes has a remarkably rich history for such a small village. For centuries, its people made their living from the sea, the cliffs and the land around them. Fishermen ventured out into the North Sea, miners worked the cliffs for alum, jet and ironstone, artists arrived with their easels, and generations of loc

Welcome to the Staithes Museum blog! As you stand within our walls, you're not just in a building, but within a cornerstone of Staithes' vibrant social and religious history: the former Primitive Methodist Chapel [Staithes Now and Then, c.1990-95, p. 271-272]. Staithes, a village clinging to the North Yorkshire coast, has a rich and complex past, where fishing, industry, and faith were deeply intertwined. Religion, particularly Methodism, has played a pervasive role in shapin

This brief guide was originally written by Al Milnes from the gallery for our volunteers to help them share Staithes’ artistic history with visitors. However, it’s such a fascinating read that we wanted to make it available to everyone. We hope you enjoy learning more about the artists who have been inspired by Staithes over the years. Art in Staithes in the 19th and 20th Centuries: A Brief Guide The Weatherill Family: The first artist we know of painting in Staithes was Geor

- the Staithes Museum Fact File! This comprehensive document, now available to all our volunteers, serves as an essential guide to the ...