This ‘beautiful, natural, heritage material deserves to be reassessed’ and is slowly regaining popularity. Harry Pearson talks to the makers still working with this ancient gemstone.
Two reasons why the North Yorkshire town of Whitby is so celebrated are dark, smooth and elegant. One is Count Dracula, the other is Whitby jet. That both are associated with mournful Victorians also accounts for Whitby’s attraction to those of a Gothic frame of mind.
Popular legend…
