That Bob Tuck, he doesn't half get to see some strange things. Like this rather tasteful Gothic hearse, complete with glass bonnet and other fancy things. Anyway I'll let Bob explain: " Hi Brian, I saw this in Whitby the other morning and I think this is the first time I've ever felt like photographing a hearse as I've never seen anything like it." And neither have I admits BLB--looks like a cross between the Munstermobile and the 'Creepy Coupe' from Wacky Races!
Bob adds: "The TLC seems to be a personalised registration number although its taxed as an Austin Historic Vehicle. The steering wheel & horn push looked like one from an Austin Westminster - from the 1960s (showing my age if I can recognise something like that)."
And now for something I didn't know because Bob also says: "Whitby is of course known as Captain Cook's home port and with the link through Bram Stoker's Dracula, it's a haven for Goths. There's a big Goth gathering this weekend at Whitby thus the reason why TLC is in town methinks."
Well you wouldn't want to be hit by this thing, considering the bonnet emblem you'd end up being eviscerated! And how's about this (then) for an indicator?
And how about this for a headboard?
Now click through here for a nice picture postcard of Whitby and a slap up fish supper!
Bob continues: " Mention of Whitby reminds me that this place has just been voted the Best Day Out in the UK by readers of the Daily Mail Travel Section website. I've been going there for a day out for almost 60 years and never tire of the place. The voters reckon the cliff walks and the donkey rides are a great and the fish & chips. The best of these are in the Magpie and even though Whitby has loads of chippies, folk queue outside to pay a premium when they do get in. Snaps attached.Bob."
And here's Bob's slap-up fish supper complete with mushy peas---and I assume the lady in the picture is Bob's wife who has clearly decided to have something more modest (and healthy!)
Brilliant. Can recommend Bob's favourite chippie as I have joined him on numerous occasions (being his sister). Also walked to Robin Hoods Bay and back with him too, a great walk for the young at heart.