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Permanent exhibition
Exhibition 'Captain Cook' in Captain Cook and Staithes Heritage Centre
Staithes is world-famous as the place where Cook made his first contact with the sea, which started his incredible maritime career.
This treasure trove over two floors has a 1745 life-size street scene from Cook's time in Staithes
including a recreation of William Sanderson's shop, where Cook was working when he fell in love with the sea.
There is also a huge collection of exhibits from Cook's life, with over 200 books dating from 1773, 61 original Webber engravings from Cook's third voyage, letters, glassware, porcelain, medals, coins, a South Seas shilling, models of ships... and copies of Harrison's H4 and Kendall's K3 maritime timepieces. You really should seek out this fantastic visitor attraction
