Visit the Grade 1 Listed house where James Cook Lodged, 1746-174917th century house. 18th century collections tell the Cook story. Original letters written by Cook and associates, paintings by the voyage artists, maps, ship models and Pacific artefacts. Special exhibition about Joseph Banks, botanist on Endeavour Voyage ”The Celebrated Mr Banks. Reputation and Legacy.” Whitby, with its old town, museums and medieval abbey is a rewarding day out from York.