Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Captain Cook Memorial
Captain Cook Memorial — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Captain Cook Memorial is a memorial located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Captain Cook Memorial Museum is a history museum in Whitby, North Yorkshire, England. The museum building, Walker's House, belonged to Captain John Walker, to whom James Cook was apprenticed in 1746. Having lodged there as an apprentice, Cook returned to visit in the winter of 1771–72 after his first voyage.
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Background
History
The property was bought in 1729 by the father of Captain John Walker, and became his home and place of business. He was also a captain in the merchant marine and developed the family's shipping business. He died in 1743, and in his will (Borthwick Institute, York), divided his ships between his sons John and Henry, but left the house to them as tenants in common. The brothers allowed their mother to continue to live in the house. After the deaths of his mother and brother, John Walker moved into the house by 1755. The house remained in the family until the mid 19th century and then was used by turns as a hospital and as a private residence until rescued in 1986 to become the Captain Cook…
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- Coordinates
- 54.4880, -1.1414
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Great Ayton
- Postcode
- TS9 6NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Established
- 1986
- Official site
- www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12534255143 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Captain Cook Memorial Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Captain Cook Memorial?
- Captain Cook Memorial is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode TS9 6NS), in the parish of Great Ayton.
- When was Captain Cook Memorial built?
- Built or established in 1986.
- Who owns Captain Cook Memorial?
- Captain Cook Memorial is owned by | publictransit = Bus/Railway Stations{{rint|bus}}{{rail-interchange|gb|rail}} 0.3.
- Is Captain Cook Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Captain Cook Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Captain Cook Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TS9 6NS. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.