Dracula in Whitby Blog

A gothic artist from Sheffield has sadly lost his 17-year fight against brain tumours.

Phil Bestford (who was aged 40), died after a long illness which he struggled with most of his adult life.

Phil’s artwork was inspired by motorbikes, fantasy and gothic myths.

Of particular interest to Whitbyites is the fact that he was a former president of the Whitby Dracula Society.

Although a sad occasion for friends and family, it sounds like he’s going  to get a wonderful send-off from friends and family.

… read how in The Star.