Great Ayton
is a scenic village situated in North
Yorkshire, next to the North York
Moors, in England. The village is best
known as the boyhood home of Captain
Cook, the British explorer and
navigator. Cook's family moved to Airey
Holme farm by Great Ayton in 1736, when
Cook was 8 years old. He attended the
local school for about 4 years, with
that school now serving as the Captain
Cook Schoolroom Museum. Great Ayton
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The family home was dismantled in
1934, and shipped to Melbourne
Australia. The house was rebuilt in
Melbourne's scenic Fitzroy
Gardens, in honour of Captain James
Cook, discoverer of Australia.
In the 1700s and 1800s, Great Ayton
expanded with work from weaving,
tanning, brewing and tile making.
The statue seen right, is situated
in the vallage centre, on High Green,
showing the young James Cook looking
towards the sea. The sculpture by
Nicholas Dimbleby, was unveiled on the
12th May 1997.
The All Saints Chuch from the 1100s
is where James Cook worshipped with his
family from the age of 8 to 15. In the
graveyard, you can view the graves of
his mother and five of his brothers and
sisters.
The scenic village attracts many
visitors visiting the Cook trail, and
relaxing by the river that winds its
way through the village. The village is
about one mile from the north side to
the south side. The Royal Oak
Hotel is situated at the north side
overlooking High Green, and the
Buck
Inn is situated at the south side,
both are popular for meals and
refreshments.
Roseberry Topping is one of the
highest hills in Yorkshire, situated
about 2 miles northeast of the village,
a popular hike for visitors today, and
the young Cook in the 1730s. More
history at: wiki/Great_Ayton
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