The Hob
A hob is a household entity that is often found in households and farms in the North of England and the Scottish Borders. They are described as small hairy old men who are equally happy inside or outdoors. They will come out at night and help out around the house. They are usually helpful little people but if you upset them they will very quickly become a nuisance.
The Origin Story
For example there is a story of a farmer on the north Yorkshire Moors who packed up his entire home to move to another valley entirely to escape a mischievous Hob on his farm. Only to discover that the Hob had come with him to the new house. In fact the only way to get rid of a Hob is to offer them clothing (that sounds familiar - Dobby fans). They then become so insulted (not like Dobby) that they immediately disappear.
In Runswick Bay there is as tory that the locals would tell about a Hob that lived in a hole. They would sing the following rhyme to ask the Hob for help to cure their children of Whooping Cough.
"Hobhole Hob,
Ma bairn's gotten t'kink cough
Tak't off, Tak't off"
Key Locations
The North York Moors is an upland area and national park in North Yorkshire, England. It contains the largest expanse of heather moorland in the United Kingdom. The area was designated a national park in 1952. It is such a wild barren but beautiful place to visit, with lots to see and do.
The North Yorkshire Moors
The white sand beach is great for rock pooling, long walks, and swimming or kayaking in the sheltered waters. The beach and foreshore are famous for finding fossils from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, including ammonites. The village sits directly on the Cleveland Way national trail, offering scenic walks toward Staithes or Kettleness
Runswick Bay
Whitby is a historic seaside town located in North Yorkshire, England, famous for its rich maritime heritage, dramatic abbey ruins, and connection to the Dracula legend
Whitby