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Stay & run a cosy used bookstore akin to The Open Book, Wigtown. Check dates/prices on Airbnb plus extra dates on website. Falls/woods adjacent❤️

Coastal path, Staithes, Saltburn, Whitby, North York Moors NP, Harry Potter/Goathland steam trains.

02/11/2026

This church near Whitby in an incredibly picturesque place, makes me smile and feel warm inside

01/11/2026

“We know only a little about its origins, but it is clear that the plague doctor figure was common throughout Europe since the Middle Age. In the 17th century, a famous French doctor, Charles de L’Orme, perfected the plague doctor mask, giving it the look we recognize today.

It was, in fact, a mask with a purpose. It was actually worn by doctors and physicians as a medical uniform, under the supposition it would have protected them from disease when they visited people infected. The theory was that it would isolate the physician and prevent direct contact with the bodies of plague victims.

The full outfit, which covered the plague doctor from head to foot, consisted of an outer garment tightly enclosed around the mask.

The plague doctor mask covered the physician’s face in the shape of an oval with two open round holes located in the eyes.
These holes were sealed by two pieces of glass, while the lower part of the face was covered by a powerful, hooked nose resembling a long beak - the plague doctor mask’s trademark feature.

On both sides of the “beak”, two horizontal cuts were made to let air pass through. The beak was meanwhile filled with aromatic herbs to filter and purify the air breathed by the plague doctor intended to prevent contagion. According to the miasmatic-humoral doctrine, the plague was due to “bad air”. One could say that the plague doctor mask was the world’s first attempt at a gas mask.

Gloves and the wand, which the plague doctor holds in all - but rare - original representations, completed the ensemble. This also served specifically to avoid direct contact with the plague victims’ bodies.” - Camacana website.

I learnt something new from my friend at this

Thank you to the gentlemen in the wonderful attire.

30/10/2026

Good availability in November 2026 but then not much left at all til Sept 2027. It could be a case of now or never if we don’t end up continuing past September x

30/10/2026

Have you been to Read & Rabbit bookshop yet? We are in Loftus between and on the . Open Thursday and Saturday 10-1pm plus more as decided by the guest booksellers staying in the cute flat above for their holiday. Proud to be supported by Visitor Experience Grant from the

We are found at 79 High Street, Loftus, TS13 4HG and the car parks are free 🥰

30/10/2026

Address

79 High Street, Loftus, North Yorks (opening October 2025)
Saltburn-by-the-Sea
TS134HG

Telephone

+441202375775

Website

http://readandrabbit.com/, https://www.readandrabbit.com/holiday, http://airbnb.co.uk/h/readandrabbitbookshop

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