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Since his death in 1779 Cook’s
life and achievements have been recognised and commemorated across
the globe. In a recent national poll Cook was voted one of the top
twenty Britons. Particularly in the North East of England where
Cook was born and grew up, communities have celebrated their links
with the great explorer.
Use the map to find out more about Cook in the
North East by clicking on the pictures. >
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Cook Mementoes
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Cook is considered to have been Middlesbrough’s
greatest son and his name is associated with streets, buildings,
shopping centres and businesses. All over historic North Yorkshire
and Cleveland, from Middlesbrough to Great Ayton; Redcar to Marske;
and Staithes to Whitby; there are places with Cook connections to
visit and explore. This area is known as Captain Cook Country and
is promoted as a visitor destination by the Captain Cook Tourism
Association and its partner organisations. Although most of the
objects from Cook’s voyages and times are housed in the major
national and regional institutions across the world, museums in
North Yorkshire, Middlesbrough and Newcastle care for important
Cook-related collections.
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