In this blog post, I'll tell you a bit about my favourite romance in the history of Staithes. The Secret Staithes Diary of Enid Lucy Pease Robinson, edited by James Hart and published in 2010, is a unique first-hand account of life in Staithes during the summer of 1901. Written by a 20-year-old woman from the prominent Pease family of Darlington, the diary was discovered at an auction in West Sussex nearly a century after it was written. The "Secret" Nature of the Diary The j

A painting of Grief Among the paintings that capture the soul of Staithes, few convey its emotional depth as powerfully as Harold Knight’s Grief - on display in the museum in the form of a poster advertising a Staithes Group exhibition at Nottingham Castle. Though the painting itself is no longer in the village, its story is rooted here - in the same landscape, people, and tragedies that shaped both Harold and Laura Knight during their years in Staithes. The woman at the hear

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