The seaside village of Staithes in North Yorkshire

The seaside village of Staithes in North Yorkshire

This picturesque coastal hamlet was once one of the largest fishing ports on the North East coast and also where British explorer Captain James Cook lived during his teenage years. With its quaint cottages, cosy harbour and winding, cobbled streets, Staithes has long been a magnet for artists. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the historic village was home to a community of painters known as the