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*[[Jimmy Savile]] (1926–2011), media personality and prolific sex offender. Resided in Scarborough and is buried there in an unmarked grave.<ref>{{cite news |title=Jimmy Savile to be stripped of Scarborough honour |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2012/oct/31/jimmy-savile-stripped-honour |access-date=27 November 2018 |work=The Guardian |date=31 October 2012 |archive-date=27 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127064822/https://www.theguardian.com/media/2012/oct/31/jimmy-savile-stripped-honour |url-status=live }}</ref>
*[[Jimmy Savile]] (1926–2011), media personality and prolific sex offender. Resided in Scarborough and is buried there in an unmarked grave.<ref>{{cite news |title=Jimmy Savile to be stripped of Scarborough honour |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2012/oct/31/jimmy-savile-stripped-honour |access-date=27 November 2018 |work=The Guardian |date=31 October 2012 |archive-date=27 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127064822/https://www.theguardian.com/media/2012/oct/31/jimmy-savile-stripped-honour |url-status=live }}</ref>
*[[Robert de Scardeburgh]] (died c. 1351), [[Lord Chief Justice of Ireland]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Hunt |first1=William |title=The Dictionary of National Biography 1885 – 1900 Volume 50 |date=1904 |publisher=Smith, Elder & Co |location=London |page=398}}</ref>
*[[Robert de Scardeburgh]] (died c. 1351), [[Lord Chief Justice of Ireland]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Hunt |first1=William |title=The Dictionary of National Biography 1885 – 1900 Volume 50 |date=1904 |publisher=Smith, Elder & Co |location=London |page=398}}</ref>
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*[[John Senior]] (born 1960), survivor of the [[Lakonia disaster]] and founder of [[Heroes Welcome UK]].<ref>{{cite journal |last=Titley |first=Chris |title=Scarborough's John Senior |journal=Yorkshire Life |url=http://www.yorkshirelife.co.uk/people/scarborough_s_john_senior_fighting_to_support_british_troops_with_heroes_welcome_1_1643921 |access-date=27 June 2016 |archive-date=7 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307232653/http://www.yorkshirelife.co.uk/people/scarborough_s_john_senior_fighting_to_support_british_troops_with_heroes_welcome_1_1643921 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*[[The Sitwells]], (born late 1800s), artistic, musical and literary family.<ref>{{cite news |title=At home with the Sitwells |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/local/at-home-with-the-sitwells-1-1456558 |access-date=26 June 2016 |work=The Scarborough News |date=24 July 2009}}</ref>
*[[The Sitwells]], (born late 1800s), artistic, musical and literary family.<ref>{{cite news |title=At home with the Sitwells |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/local/at-home-with-the-sitwells-1-1456558 |access-date=26 June 2016 |work=The Scarborough News |date=24 July 2009}}</ref>
*[[William Smith (geologist)|William Smith]], ''The Father of English Geology'', lived in Scarborough where he suggested the design for the [[Rotunda Museum|Rotunda]].<ref>{{cite web |date=2012 |title=The Geological Society of London – Map of Scarborough, 1831 |url=https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/Library-and-Information-Services/Exhibitions/William-Strata-Smith/Final-years/Map-of-Scarborough |access-date=15 April 2021 |website=The Geological Society of London |archive-date=15 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415193910/https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/Library-and-Information-Services/Exhibitions/William-Strata-Smith/Final-years/Map-of-Scarborough |url-status=live }}</ref>
*[[William Smith (geologist)|William Smith]], ''The Father of English Geology'', lived in Scarborough where he suggested the design for the [[Rotunda Museum|Rotunda]].<ref>{{cite web |date=2012 |title=The Geological Society of London – Map of Scarborough, 1831 |url=https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/Library-and-Information-Services/Exhibitions/William-Strata-Smith/Final-years/Map-of-Scarborough |access-date=15 April 2021 |website=The Geological Society of London |archive-date=15 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415193910/https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/Library-and-Information-Services/Exhibitions/William-Strata-Smith/Final-years/Map-of-Scarborough |url-status=live }}</ref>

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'{{Short description|Town in North Yorkshire, England}} {{about||the former larger local government district which included the town|Borough of Scarborough|other uses|Scarborough (disambiguation)}} {{Use British English|date=September 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}} {{Infobox UK place | official_name = Scarborough | type = [[List of towns in England|Town]] | static_image_name = {{multiple images|perrow=1/2/2/1|total_width=250|align = center|image1=Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Panorama (1 of 2). By Thomas Tolkien (7983655650).jpg|image3= Scarborough Grand Hotel.jpg|image4= Suncourt Enclosure, Scarborough - geograph.org.uk - 4520418.jpg|image5= Toll House, Marine Drive, Scarborough (geograph 5450540).jpg|image6= Scarborough market hall (geograph 6696433).jpg}} | static_image_caption = South Bay, the [[Grand Hotel (Scarborough)|Grand Hotel]], [[The Spa, Scarborough|The Spa]]’s Suncourt Enclosure, Old Toll House and Market Hall | population = 61,749 | statistic_title = Borough | population_ref = ([[United Kingdom Census 2011|2011 census]])<ref name="BUA">{{NOMIS2011 | id=E34004408 |title=Scarborough Built-up area | access-date=16 December 2020}}</ref> | coordinates = {{Coord|54.2825|-0.4000|display=inline,title}} | constituency_westminster = [[Scarborough and Whitby (UK Parliament constituency)|Scarborough and Whitby]] | unitary_england = [[North Yorkshire District|North Yorkshire]] | lieutenancy_england = [[North Yorkshire]] | region = Yorkshire and the Humber | country = England | post_town = SCARBOROUGH | postcode_district = YO11 – YO13 | postcode_area = YO | population_demonym = Scarborian | dial_code = 01723 | os_grid_reference = TA040880 | london_distance_mi = 190 | london_direction = S }} '''Scarborough''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|k|ɑːr|b|r|ə}})<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/scarborough |title=Scarborough |work=[[Collins English Dictionary]] |access-date=10 September 2014 |archive-date=20 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140820081859/http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/scarborough |url-status=live }}</ref> is a seaside town in the [[North Yorkshire District|district]] and [[North Yorkshire|county]] of [[North Yorkshire]], England. With a population of 61,749, Scarborough is the largest town on the [[Yorkshire Coast]] and the [[North Yorkshire#Settlements|fourth-largest settlement]] in the county.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/720693/population-of-the-yorkshire-coast-increases/ |title=Population of the Yorkshire Coast Increases |date=16 July 2012 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=6 December 2018 |archive-date=28 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328120348/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/720693/population-of-the-yorkshire-coast-increases/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It is located on the [[North Sea]] coastline. [[Historic counties of England|Historically]] in the [[North Riding of Yorkshire]], the town lies between 10 and 230 feet (3–70 m) above sea level, from the harbour rising steeply north and west towards [[limestone]] cliffs. The older part of the town lies around the harbour and is protected by a rocky headland which extends into the [[North Sea]] The town has fishing and service industries, including a growing digital and creative economy, as well as being a tourist destination. Residents of the town are known as Scarborians.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/centenary-tribute-to-a-famous-scarborian-1-1429933 |title=Centenary tribute to a famous Scarborian |date=3 September 2008 |work=The Scarborough News |access-date=22 October 2016 |archive-date=6 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181206234950/https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/centenary-tribute-to-a-famous-scarborian-1-1429933 |url-status=live }}</ref> ==History== ===Origins=== [[File:The entrance to Scarborough Castle - geograph.org.uk - 3865709.jpg|thumb|Scarborough Castle entrance]] The town is claimed to have been founded around 966&nbsp;AD as {{lang|non|Skarðaborg}} {{IPA-non|ˈskɑrðɑˌborɡ|}} by [[Thorgils Skarthi]], a [[Viking]] raider. There is no archaeological evidence to support this claim, which was made during the 1960s as part of a pageant of Scarborough events.<ref>{{cite news |title='Time team' to seek out genetic secrets of Yorkshire's Viking past |url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/time-team-to-seek-out-genetic-secrets-of-yorkshire-s-viking-past-1-2333111 |access-date=8 April 2018 |work=The Yorkshire Post |date=30 January 2009 |archive-date=9 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409044340/https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/time-team-to-seek-out-genetic-secrets-of-yorkshire-s-viking-past-1-2333111 |url-status=live }}</ref> The claim is based on a fragment of an [[Icelandic Saga]]. In the 4th century, there was briefly a [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] signal station on Scarborough headland, and there is evidence of earlier settlements, during the [[Stone Age]] and [[Bronze Age]].<ref>{{PastScape |num=79903 |desc=Scarborough Roman Signal Station |access-date=8 April 2018}}</ref> Any settlement between the fifth and ninth centuries would have been burned to the ground by a band of Vikings under [[Tostig Godwinson]] (a rival of [[Thorgils Skarthi]]), Lord of Falsgrave, or [[Harald III of Norway]]. These periodic episodes of destruction and massacre means that very little evidence of settlement during this period remained to be recorded in the [[Domesday Book|Domesday]] survey of 1085.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Chrystal |first1=Paul |title=The Place Names of Yorkshire; Cities, Towns, Villages, Rivers and Dales, some Pubs too, in Praise of Yorkshire Ales |date=2017 |publisher=Stenlake |location=Catrine |isbn=9781840337532 |page=71 |edition=1}}</ref> (The original inland village of [[Falsgrave]] was [[Anglo-Saxon]] rather than Viking.)<ref>{{cite book |last1=Owens |first1=Carlos R. |title=Scarboroughs and Scarbroughs of Stewart County, Tennessee : a family history |date=1999 |publisher=Turner Publishers |location=Paducah, KY |isbn=1-56311-550-6 |page=5 |chapter=1: Early Scarboroughs}}</ref> ===Roman period=== A [[Roman Britain|Roman]] signal station was built on a cliff-top location overlooking the North Sea. It was one of a chain of signal stations, built to warn of sea-raiders. [[Roman currency|Coins]] found at the site show that it was occupied from {{circa|AD 370}} until the early fifth century.<ref>{{NHLE|date=2021|desc=Scarborough Castle: Iron Age settlement, Roman signal station, Anglo-Scandinavian settlement and chapel, C12 enclosure castle and C18 battery, Scarborough |num=1011374 |access-date=15 April 2021}}</ref> In 2021 an excavation at a housing development in [[Eastfield, North Yorkshire|Eastfield]], Scarborough, revealed a Roman luxury villa, religious sanctuary, or combination of both. The building layout is unique in Britain and extends over an area of about the size of two tennis courts. It included a [[Thermae|bathhouse]] and a cylindrical tower with rooms radiating from it. The buildings were “designed by the highest-quality architects in northern Europe in the era and constructed by the finest craftsmen.” [[Historic England]] described the finds as “one of the most important Roman discoveries in the past decade.”<ref name="rare"/> There are plans to revise the housing development layout, recover the remains and incorporate them in a public green area. Historic England is to recommend the remains be protected as a scheduled monument.<ref>{{cite web |last=Topping |first=Alexandra |date=14 April 2021 |title=Roman site uncovered in Scarborough hailed as first of its kind in UK |url=http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/apr/14/roman-site-scarborough-first-kind-in-uk |access-date=15 April 2021 |website=The Guardian |archive-date=14 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414235216/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/apr/14/roman-site-scarborough-first-kind-in-uk |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=14 April 2021 |title=Roman stately home unearthed in Scarborough 'potential world first' |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-56745840 |access-date=15 April 2021 |archive-date=15 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415003929/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-56745840 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="rare">{{cite web |title=Rare Roman Remains Discovered in Scarborough |publisher=Historic England |url=http://umbraco.historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/in-your-area/yorkshire/roman-remains-discovery-scarborough/ |access-date=15 April 2021 |website=umbraco.historicengland.org.uk |archive-date=16 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416042452/https://umbraco.historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/in-your-area/yorkshire/roman-remains-discovery-scarborough/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ===Medieval=== Scarborough recovered under [[Henry II of England|King Henry II]], who built an [[Angevin kings of England|Angevin]] stone castle on the headland and granted the town charters in 1155 and 1163,<ref>{{cite news |title=BBC North Yorkshire – Nature – Scarborough's other front |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/northyorkshire/iloveny/nature/walk_through_time/05.shtml |access-date=8 April 2018 |publisher=BBC |date=24 September 2014 |archive-date=4 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181104044532/http://www.bbc.co.uk/northyorkshire/iloveny/nature/walk_through_time/05.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> permitting a market on the sands and establishing rule by [[burgess (title)|burgess]]es. [[Edward II of England|Edward II]] granted [[Scarborough Castle]] to his favourite, [[Piers Gaveston]]. The castle was subsequently besieged by forces led by the barons Percy, Warenne, Clifford and Pembroke. Gaveston was captured and taken to [[Oxford]] and thence to [[Warwick Castle]] for execution.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jones |first1=Dan |title=Piers Gaveston: bending the monarch's ear, and will |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/9264564/Piers-Gaveston-bending-the-monarchs-ear-and-will.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515190935/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/9264564/Piers-Gaveston-bending-the-monarchs-ear-and-will.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 May 2012 |access-date=8 April 2018 |work=The Telegraph |date=14 May 2012}}</ref> In 1318, the town was burnt by the [[Kingdom of Scotland|Scots]], under [[James Douglas, Lord of Douglas|Sir James Douglas]] following the [[Capture of Berwick (1318)|Capture of Berwick upon Tweed]].<ref>{{cite web |title=SCARBOROUGH {{!}} As described in John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales (1870–72) |url=http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/descriptions/940610 |website=www.visionofbritain.org.uk |access-date=9 April 2018 |archive-date=10 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410134623/http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/descriptions/940610 |url-status=live }}</ref> In the [[Middle Ages]], [[Scarborough Fair (fair)|Scarborough Fair]], permitted in a royal charter of 1253, held a six-week trading festival attracting merchants from all over Europe. It ran from [[Assumption Day]], 15 August, until [[Michaelmas Day]], 29 September. The fair continued to be held for 500 years, from the 13th to the 18th century, and is commemorated in the song ''[[Scarborough Fair (ballad)|Scarborough Fair]]'': :''Are you going to Scarborough Fair?'' :''—parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme...''.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Winn |first1=Christopher |title=I never knew that about Yorkshire |date=2010 |publisher=Ebury |location=London |isbn=978-0-09-193313-5 |page=76 |edition=1}}</ref> ===Resort development=== {{multiple images|total_width=250px|perrow=1|image1=Grand Hotel, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, 1890s.jpg|footer=[[Photochrom]] of Scarborough in the 1890s and a photo in 2012|image2=Scarborough, North Yorkshire. (4 of 7).jpg}} Scarborough and its castle changed hands seven times between Royalists and Parliamentarians during the [[English Civil War]] of the 1640s, enduring two lengthy and violent sieges. Following the civil war, much of the town lay in ruins. In 1626, Mrs Thomasin Farrer<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/mrs-thomasin-farrer-her-memory-ought-to-be-ever-precious-1-3378555 |title=Mrs Thomasin Farrer: "her memory ought to be ever precious" |work=The Scarborough News |access-date=22 October 2019 |archive-date=22 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191022205338/https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/mrs-thomasin-farrer-her-memory-ought-to-be-ever-precious-1-3378555 |url-status=live }}</ref> discovered a stream of acidic water running from one of the cliffs to the south of the town.<ref>{{cite book |title=The business of tourism |first1=J. Christopher |last1=Holloway |first2=Neil |last2=Taylor |publisher=Pearson Education |year=2006 |isbn=0-273-70161-4 |page=29}}</ref> This gave birth to [[The Spa, Scarborough|Scarborough Spa]], and Dr Robert Wittie's book about the spa waters published in 1660 attracted a flood of visitors to the town. Scarborough Spa became [[Early Modern Britain|Britain]]'s first seaside resort, though the first rolling [[bathing machine]]s were not reported on the sands until 1735. It was a popular getaway destination for the wealthy of London, such as the bookseller [[Andrew Millar]] and his family. Their son Andrew junior died there in 1750.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.millar-project.ed.ac.uk/manuscripts/html_output/10.html |title=The manuscripts, Samuel Richardson, Poetical Epitaph for Andrew Millar Jr., Andrew Millar Project. University of Edinburgh. |website=millar-project.ed.ac.uk |access-date=3 June 2016 |archive-date=5 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160805143400/http://www.millar-project.ed.ac.uk/manuscripts/html_output/10.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The coming of the [[York to Scarborough Line|Scarborough–York]] railway in 1845 increased the tide of visitors. [[Scarborough railway station]] claims a record for the world's longest platform seat.<ref name="Hello Yorkshire">{{cite web |url=http://www.hello-yorkshire.co.uk/scarborough/tourist-information |title=Scarborough Tourist Information |publisher=hello-yorkshire.co.uk |access-date=26 August 2009 |archive-date=22 November 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091122151354/http://www.hello-yorkshire.co.uk/scarborough/tourist-information |url-status=live }}</ref> From the 1880s until the First World War, Scarborough was one of the regular destinations for [[The Bass Excursions]], when fifteen trains would take between 8,000 and 9,000 employees of Bass's Burton brewery on an annual trip to the seaside. ===Maritime events=== [[File:Scarborough, North Yorkshire - WWI poster.jpg|left|thumb|First World War recruitment poster depicting the effects of the German bombardment of Scarborough in 1914]] During the [[First World War]], the town was bombarded by [[Kaiserliche Marine|German]] warships of the [[High Seas Fleet]], an act which shocked the British (see [[Raid on Scarborough, Hartlepool and Whitby]]).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Marsay |first1=Mark |title=Scarborough & Whitby under attack |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/york/hi/people_and_places/history/newsid_8123000/8123846.stm |access-date=9 April 2018 |work=BBC News |date=2 July 2009 |archive-date=18 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418124932/http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/york/hi/people_and_places/history/newsid_8123000/8123846.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Scarborough Pier Lighthouse]], built in 1806, was damaged in the attack.<ref name="Bruce2016">{{cite book |last1=Bruce |first1=Malcolm |title=The Bombardment of Scarborough 1914 |date=2016 |publisher=Farthings Publishing |location=Scarborough}}</ref> A [[U-boat]] assault on the town, on 25 September 1916 saw three people killed and a further five injured. Eleven of Scarborough's [[fishing trawler|trawler]] fleet were sunk at sea in another U-boat attack, on 4 September 1917. In 1929, the steam drifter ''Ascendent'' caught a {{cvt|560|lb|adj=on}} tunny ([[Atlantic bluefin tuna]]) and a Scarborough showman awarded the crew 50 [[shilling]]s so he could exhibit it as a tourist attraction.<ref name="independent">{{cite news |last=Elliott |first=Keith |title=Novice catches Britain's biggest fish for 50 years |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/novice-catches-britains-biggest-fish-for-50-years-698659.html |access-date=28 June 2013 |newspaper=Independent |date=30 September 2000 |archive-date=5 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140605051118/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/novice-catches-britains-biggest-fish-for-50-years-698659.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Big-game tunny fishing off Scarborough]] effectively started in 1930 when Lorenzo "Lawrie" Mitchell–Henry, landed a tunny caught on rod and line weighing {{cvt|560|lb}}.<ref name="fileybay">{{cite web |last=Green |first=Anthony |title=Big Game fishing off the Yorkshire coast |url=http://www.fileybay.com/tunnyfish/ |work=Welcome to Filey Bay |publisher=Filey Bay Research Group |access-date=28 June 2013 |archive-date=2 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140602194620/http://www.fileybay.com/tunnyfish/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A gentlemen's club, the British Tunny Club, was founded in 1933 and set up its headquarters in the town at the place which is now a restaurant with the same name.<ref name="fileybay" /><ref name="museum">{{cite web |last=Herd |first=Andrew |title=The Scarborough big game fishery |url=http://www.fishingmuseum.org.uk/tunny.html |publisher=Fishing Museum |access-date=28 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228200538/http://www.fishingmuseum.org.uk/tunny.html |archive-date=28 December 2013}}</ref> Scarborough became a resort for high society.<ref name=independent /> A women's world tuna challenge cup was held for many years.<ref name=independent /> Colonel (and, later, Sir) [[Edward Peel (big-game fisherman)|Edward Peel]] landed a world-record tunny of {{cvt|798|lb|0}}, capturing the record by {{cvt|40|lb|1}} from one caught off [[Nova Scotia]] by American champion [[Zane Grey]].<ref name="glasgow">{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gvY9AAAAIBAJ&dq=tunny-club&pg=2498%2C2627563 |title=Large Tunny Fish caught by Naval Officer |date=18 August 1934 |newspaper=Glasgow Herald |access-date=4 February 2015 |archive-date=2 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702175858/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gvY9AAAAIBAJ&dq=tunny-club&pg=2498,2627563 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="scandal">{{cite news |last=Hudson |first=Robert |title=Scandal, cash and the joys of tuna fishing |url=http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/375170/Scandal-cash-and-the-joys-of-tuna-fishing |access-date=28 June 2013 |newspaper=Daily Express |date=3 February 2013 |archive-date=19 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130319051712/http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/375170/Scandal-cash-and-the-joys-of-tuna-fishing |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="kaye">{{cite web |title=Atlantic Bluefin Tuna: Wild, Farmed, or Neither? |last=Kaye |first=Leon |date=31 May 2011 |url=http://www.triplepundit.com/2011/05/atlantic-bluefin-tuna-wild-farmed/ |publisher=TriplePundit |access-date=28 June 2013 |archive-date=15 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315072115/http://www.triplepundit.com/2011/05/atlantic-bluefin-tuna-wild-farmed/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The British record which still stands is for a fish weighing {{cvt|851|lb|0}} caught off Scarborough in 1933 by Laurie Mitchell-Henry.<ref name=independent /> On 5 June 1993, Scarborough made international headlines when a [[landslip]] caused part of the [[Holbeck Hall Hotel]], along with its gardens, to fall into the sea. Although the slip was shored up with rocks and the land has long since grassed over, evidence of the cliff's collapse remains clearly visible from The Esplanade, near Shuttleworth Gardens.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bgs.ac.uk/landslides/holbeckHall.html |title=Holbeck Hall landslide, Scarborough |publisher=British Geological Survey |access-date=7 December 2014 |archive-date=11 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141211102007/http://www.bgs.ac.uk/landslides/holbeckHall.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Scarborough has been affiliated with a number of [[Royal Navy]] vessels, including [[HMS Apollo (F70)|HMS ''Apollo'']], [[HMS Fearless (L10)|HMS ''Fearless'']] and [[HMS Duncan (D37)|HMS ''Duncan'']].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2769923/scarborough-gets-warship/ |title=Scarborough Gets Warship |date=28 December 2018 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=5 February 2019 |archive-date=13 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413030253/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2769923/scarborough-gets-warship/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ==Landmarks== {{multiple images|total_width=265px|perrow=2|image1=The Crown Spa Hotel, Scarborough (geograph 6697262).jpg|image2=Beach Huts - geograph.org.uk - 499358.jpg|image3=Scarborough Belles - geograph.org.uk - 1334220.jpg|image4=View to the Cliff Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3344322.jpg|image5=Scarborough Post Office, 11-15 Aberdeen Walk, Scarborough (geograph 6857229).jpg|footer=[[Crown Spa Hotel]], Beach Huts on the North Bay, the "Belle" at the [[Scarborough Pier Lighthouse|Pier Lighthouse]], the [[Cliff Bridge, Scarborough|Cliff Bridge]] and the town's Post office}} The town has an [[Anglican]] church, [[St Martin-on-the-Hill, Scarborough|St Martin-on-the-Hill]], built in 1862–63 as the parish church of South Cliff. It contains works by [[Dante Gabriel Rossetti]], [[William Morris]], [[Edward Burne-Jones]] and [[Ford Madox Brown]].<ref>{{National Heritage List for England|num=1242903|desc=Church of Saint Martin |access-date=11 September 2014}}</ref> A young [[Malton, North Yorkshire|Malton]] architect, John Gibson, designed the [[Crown Spa Hotel]], Scarborough's first purpose-built hotel.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.maltonbuildingsgroup.com/history/malton/history_malton_mount.pdf?i=1 |title=The Mount- John Gibson |publisher=Malton Buildings Group |access-date=17 December 2016 |archive-date=20 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220190600/http://www.maltonbuildingsgroup.com/history/malton/history_malton_mount.pdf?i=1 |url-status=live }}</ref> Notable Georgian structures include the [[Rotunda Museum]], [[Cliff Bridge, Scarborough|Cliff Bridge]] and [[Scarborough Pier Lighthouse]]. Victorian buildings include the Classical Public Library and Market Hall, the [[Scarborough Town Hall|Town Hall]], [[The Spa, Scarborough|Scarborough Spa]], the [[Scarborough Art Gallery|Art Gallery]], the South Cliff Methodist Church, and [[Scarborough railway station]]. The architecture of Scarborough generally consists of small, low, orange [[pantile]]-roofed buildings in the historic old town, and larger [[Classical architecture|Classical]] and late Victorian buildings reflecting the time during the 19th century as it expanded away from its historic centre into a coastal spa resort. [[File:AnnBrontegrave.JPG|thumb|Memorial slab lying on the grave of Anne Brontë in [[St Mary's Church, Scarborough|St Mary's]] churchyard]] A notable landmark in the town is the [[Grand Hotel (Scarborough)|Grand Hotel]] on St Nicholas Cliff. Designed by [[Cuthbert Brodrick]] of Hull, it was completed in 1867; at the time of its opening, it was the largest hotel and the largest brick structure in Europe. It uses local yellow brickwork with red detailing and is based around a theme of time: four towers represent the seasons, 12 floors the months, 52 chimneys the weeks and the original 365 bedrooms represented the days of the year. A [[blue plaque]] outside the hotel marks where the novelist [[Anne Brontë]] died in 1849. She was buried in the graveyard of [[St Mary's Church, Scarborough|St Mary's Church]] by the castle.<ref name="Biography of Anne Brontë">{{cite web |url=http://www.mick-armitage.staff.shef.ac.uk/anne/annebiog.html |title=Biography of Anne Brontë |publisher=mick-armitage.staff.shef.ac.uk |access-date=21 April 2015 |archive-date=27 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127013939/http://www.mick-armitage.staff.shef.ac.uk/anne/annebiog.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> An amount of 20th century architecture exists within the main shopping district and in the form of surrounding suburbs. Buildings from this century include the [[Futurist Theatre]] (1914), [[Stephen Joseph Theatre]], [[Brunswick Shopping Centre]] (1990), and [[GCHQ Scarborough]], a satellite station on the outskirts of the town. ==Geography== ===North Bay=== [[File:ScarboroughNorthBay-Spring2006.JPG|thumb|left|The North Bay]] [[File:Bandstand in the lake, Peasholm Park (geograph 5332458).jpg|thumb|left|[[Peasholm Park]]]] The North Bay has traditionally been the more peaceful end of the resort and is home to [[Peasholm Park]] which, in June 2007, was restored to its Japanese-themed glory, complete with reconstructed [[pagoda]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.peasholmpark.com/content/view/4/5/ |title=Peasholm Park Friends – Scarborough UK – History |year=2012 |access-date=16 February 2012 |archive-date=8 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208044201/http://www.peasholmpark.com/content/view/4/5/ |url-status=live }}</ref> a new boat house was added in 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2732924/new-boathouse-approved-for-scarboroughs-peasholm-park/ |title=New Boathouse Approved For Scarborough's Peasholm park |date=9 November 2018 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=6 December 2018 |archive-date=6 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181206145617/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2732924/new-boathouse-approved-for-scarboroughs-peasholm-park/ |url-status=live }}</ref> For many years a mock maritime battle (based on the [[Battle of the River Plate]]) has been regularly re-enacted on the boating lake with large model boats and fireworks throughout the summer holiday season.<ref>{{cite news |title=TV crew sinks Scarborough Naval Warfare ship |url=https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/tv-crew-sinks-scarborough-naval-warfare-ship-1-1432225 |access-date=8 April 2018 |work=The Scarborough News |date=1 October 2008 |archive-date=9 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409044505/https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/tv-crew-sinks-scarborough-naval-warfare-ship-1-1432225 |url-status=live }}</ref> Northstead Manor Gardens include the [[North Bay Railway]] and three other attractions: a water chute, a boating lake with boats for hire during the summer season and [[Scarborough Open Air Theatre|the open-air theatre]]. The water chute is now [[grade II]] listed and is one of the oldest surviving water chutes in Britain, with the ride of today being the same as when it was opened in the 1930s.<ref>{{NHLE|desc=Water Chute, Northstead Manor Gardens|num=1441469|grade=II |access-date=8 April 2018}}</ref> The [[Scarborough North Bay Railway|North Bay Railway]] is a [[miniature railway]] running from near Peasholm Park, through Northstead Manor Gardens to the [[Sea Life Centres|Sea Life Centre]] at Scalby Mills. The North Bay Railway has what is believed to be the oldest operational diesel-hydraulic locomotive in the world. Neptune was built in 1931 by Hudswell Clarke of Leeds and is appropriately numbered 1931.<ref>{{cite news |title=Seaside miniature railway hits 80 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-13500007 |access-date=8 April 2018 |work=BBC News |date=23 May 2011 |archive-date=10 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181110142550/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-13500007 |url-status=live }}</ref> ===Castle on the scar=== {{wide image|SouthBay Panorama.jpg|1000px|alt=Panorama of South Bay|The promontory with its castle, viewed from the south}} The most striking feature of the town's geography is the high rocky promontory pointing eastward into the [[North Sea]] with [[Scarborough Castle]] on the top.<ref>{{NHLE|desc=Scarborough Castle: Iron Age settlement, Roman signal station, Anglo-Scandinavian settlement and chapel, C12 enclosure castle and C18 battery|num=1011374|grade=<!--Not applicable to this entry--> |access-date=8 April 2018}}</ref> The castle was bombarded by the [[Imperial German Navy|German]] warships {{SMS|Derfflinger}} and {{SMS|Von der Tann}} in the [[First World War]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/1441643/ww1-memorial-in-scarborough-cemetery-completed/ |title=WW1 Memorial in Scarborough Cemetery Completed |date=3 November 2014 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=6 December 2018 |archive-date=6 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181206145611/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/1441643/ww1-memorial-in-scarborough-cemetery-completed/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The promontory divides the seafront into two bays, north and south.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Somerville |first1=Christopher |title=Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire |url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/a-good-walk-robin-hoods-bay-north-yorkshire-9r5zxnxz9 |access-date=8 April 2018 |work=The Times |date=10 September 2016 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=9 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409044820/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/a-good-walk-robin-hoods-bay-north-yorkshire-9r5zxnxz9 |url-status=live }}</ref> The two bays are linked by Marine Drive, an extensive Victorian promenade, built around the base of the headland. Both bays have popular sandy beaches and numerous rock-pools at low tide. ===South Bay=== [[File:Scarborough North Yorkshire England 2.jpg|thumb|260px|Scarborough's South Bay from Sea Cliff Road]] The South Bay was the site of the original medieval settlement and harbour, which form the old town.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hewson |first1=David |title=Travel: Feelin' groovy? So is Scarborough: The north-east coast resort |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/travel-feelin-groovy-so-is-scarborough-the-north-east-coast-resort-found-its-true-character-when-it-2323088.html |access-date=8 April 2018 |work=The Independent |date=15 May 1993 |archive-date=9 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409043244/https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/travel-feelin-groovy-so-is-scarborough-the-north-east-coast-resort-found-its-true-character-when-it-2323088.html |url-status=live }}</ref> This remains the main tourist area, with a sandy beach, cafés, amusements, arcades, theatres and entertainment facilities. The modern commercial town centre has migrated {{cvt|440|yd|m}} north-west of the harbour area and {{cvt|100|ft|m}} above it and contains the transport hubs, main services, shopping and nightlife. The harbour has undergone major regeneration including the new [[Albert Strange]] Pontoons,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.albertstrange.org/?p=209 |title=The Albert Strange Moorings at Scarborough |publisher=The Albert Strange Association |date=23 July 2008 |access-date=12 September 2008 |last=Wynne |first=Dick |archive-date=24 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724232734/http://www.albertstrange.org/?p=209 |url-status=live }}</ref> a more pedestrian-friendly promenade, street lighting and seating. The town was badly damaged in a 98 plane bombing raid by the [[Luftwaffe]] during the [[Second World War]], on 18 March 1941. Twenty eight civilians were killed and hundreds were injured and over 1,400 buildings were damaged. The South Cliff Promenade above the [[The Spa, Scarborough|Spa]] and South Cliff Gardens has wide views of the South Bay and old town. Its splendid Regency and Victorian terraces are still intact, with a mix of quality hotels and flats. The [[ITV (TV channel)|ITV]] television drama ''[[The Royal]]'' and its recent spin-off series, ''[[The Royal Today]]'' were both filmed in the area. The South Bay has the largest illuminated 'star disk' anywhere in the UK. It is {{cvt|85|ft|m}} across and fitted with subterranean lights representing the 42 brightest stars and major constellations that can be seen from Scarborough in the northern skies.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oldhamoptical.com/#!star-disc/c1f0j |title=Scarborough Star Disc |work=Oldham Optical |access-date=10 September 2014 |archive-date=13 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713053208/http://www.oldhamoptical.com/#!star-disc/c1f0j |url-status=live }}</ref> ===Mere and mount=== [[File:The Mere, Scarborough (geograph 5925613).jpg|thumb|[[Scarborough Mere]] with [[Oliver's Mount]] in the background]] To the south-west of the town, beside the [[York to Scarborough Line|York to Scarborough railway line]], is an ornamental lake known as [[Scarborough Mere]]. In the 20th century the Mere was a popular park, with rowing boats, canoes and a miniature pirate ship – the ''Hispaniola'' – on which passengers were taken to 'Treasure Island' to dig for doubloons.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nostalgia: Scarborough Mere |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/nostalgia-scarborough-mere-1-7867187 |access-date=24 June 2016 |work=The Scarborough News |date=24 April 2016 |archive-date=25 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425112721/http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/nostalgia-scarborough-mere-1-7867187 |url-status=live }}</ref> Since the late 1990s the Mere has been redesigned as a natural space for picnics, fishing and walkers. In 2012 a new snack bar was built alongside the Mere. The lake is now part of the Oliver's Mount Country Park and the ''Hispaniola'' now sails out of Scarborough harbour during the summer season. Surrounding the River Derwent as it flows into the sea are high hills with tall, dense grasses and fertile soil, due to the stream '[[Sea Cut (Scalby Beck)|Sea Cut]]' leading from the River Derwent to the estuary at the North Sea.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Fox-Strangways |first1=C |last2=Barrow |first2=G |title=The geology of the country between Whitby and Scarborough |date=1915 |publisher=Geological Survey |location=London |page=3 |oclc=355679850}}</ref> The area has flourishing and vibrant flora and crop growth.{{citation needed|date=April 2023}} ===Nearby places=== {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" !Place !Distance !Direction !Relation |- |[[London]] |{{cvt|192|miles|km}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Distance from City of London to Scarborough |url=https://www.distancecalculator.net/from-city-of-london-to-Scarborough |access-date=20 July 2022 |website=Distance Calculator |archive-date=24 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824113130/https://www.distancecalculator.net/from-city-of-london-to-Scarborough |url-status=live }}</ref> |South |[[Capital city]] |- |[[Northallerton]] |{{cvt|42|miles|km}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Distance from Scarbrough to Northallerton |url=https://www.distancecalculator.net/from-Scarborough-to-Northallerton |access-date=13 November 2022 |website=Distance Calculator |archive-date=13 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113205729/https://www.distancecalculator.net/from-Scarborough-to-Northallerton |url-status=live }}</ref> |North-west |[[County town]] |- |[[Middlesbrough]] |{{cvt|39|miles|km}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Distance from Scarborough to Middlesbrough |url=https://www.distancecalculator.net/from-Middlesbrough-to-Scarborough |access-date=20 July 2022 |website=Distance Calculator |archive-date=19 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419035931/https://www.distancecalculator.net/from-Middlesbrough-to-Scarborough |url-status=live }}</ref> |North-west |Most populated place in [[North Yorkshire]] |- |[[Kingston upon Hull]] |{{cvt|37|miles|km}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Distance from Hull to Scarborough |url=https://www.distancecalculator.net/from-hull-to-scarborough |access-date=20 July 2022 |website=Distance Calculator |archive-date=24 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824113129/https://www.distancecalculator.net/from-hull-to-scarborough |url-status=live }}</ref> |South |Nearby city |- |[[York]] |{{cvt|35|miles|km}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.distancecalculator.net/from-Scarborough-to-York |title=Distance from Scarborough to York |access-date=8 May 2022 |website=Distance Calculator |archive-date=24 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824113124/https://www.distancecalculator.net/from-Scarborough-to-York |url-status=live }}</ref> |South-west |Historic [[county town]] |} ==Climate== The climate is temperate with mild summers and cool, windy, winters. The hottest months of the year are July and August, with temperatures reaching an average high of 17&nbsp;°C and falling to 11&nbsp;°C at night. The average daytime temperatures in January are 4&nbsp;°C, falling to 1&nbsp;°C at night. The station's elevation of {{cvt|110|m|ft}} is far above sea level compared to the immediate coastline, where the climate is likely slightly milder year round. {{Weather box |location = Scarborough |metric first = Yes |single line = Yes |Jan record high C = 15.0 |Feb record high C = 13.9 |Mar record high C = 20.0 |Apr record high C = 23.1 |May record high C = 25.1 |Jun record high C = 29.1 |Jul record high C = 27.5 |Aug record high C = 31.4 |Sep record high C = 24.7 |Oct record high C = 25.2 |Nov record high C = 16.7 |Dec record high C = 13.0 |year record high C= 31.4 |Jan high C = 6.4 |Feb high C = 6.7 |Mar high C = 8.8 |Apr high C = 11.0 |May high C = 13.5 |Jun high C = 16.5 |Jul high C = 19.0 |Aug high C = 19.0 |Sep high C = 16.5 |Oct high C = 12.9 |Nov high C = 9.3 |Dec high C = 6.7 |year high C = 12.2 |Jan low C = 1.7 |Feb low C = 1.5 |Mar low C = 2.9 |Apr low C = 4.6 |May low C = 7.1 |Jun low C = 9.8 |Jul low C = 12.0 |Aug low C = 12.1 |Sep low C = 10.3 |Oct low C = 7.6 |Nov low C = 4.3 |Dec low C = 2.2 |year low C = 6.4 |Jan record low C = -8.0 |Feb record low C = -8.4 |Mar record low C = -8.7 |Apr record low C = -5.0 |May record low C = -3.0 |Jun record low C = 0.1 |Jul record low C = 4.2 |Aug record low C = 3.2 |Sep record low C = 0.8 |Oct record low C = -2.4 |Nov record low C = -7.7 |Dec record low C = -9.1 |year record low C= -9.1 |precipitation colour = green |Jan precipitation mm = 57.3 |Feb precipitation mm = 46.2 |Mar precipitation mm = 49.8 |Apr precipitation mm = 52.1 |May precipitation mm = 43.8 |Jun precipitation mm = 63.0 |Jul precipitation mm = 54.4 |Aug precipitation mm = 64.4 |Sep precipitation mm = 60.7 |Oct precipitation mm = 64.8 |Nov precipitation mm = 69.6 |Dec precipitation mm = 66.3 |unit rain days = 1.0 mm |Jan rain days = 12.2 |Feb rain days = 10.5 |Mar rain days = 10.4 |Apr rain days = 9.2 |May rain days = 8.6 |Jun rain days = 10.1 |Jul rain days = 9.5 |Aug rain days = 9.5 |Sep rain days = 9.3 |Oct rain days = 11.0 |Nov rain days = 12.4 |Dec rain days = 12.5 |Jan sun= 54.7 |Feb sun= 80.5 |Mar sun= 111.9 |Apr sun= 156.1 |May sun= 205.6 |Jun sun= 190.6 |Jul sun= 204.2 |Aug sun= 188.2 |Sep sun= 142.6 |Oct sun= 103.9 |Nov sun= 64.5 |Dec sun= 50.2 |year sun= |source 1 = [[Met Office]]<ref name="Met Averages">{{cite web |url=http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/climate/gcxsycyhg |title=Scarborough 1981–2010 averages |access-date=18 September 2015 |publisher=Met Office |archive-date=18 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318010946/http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/climate/gcxsycyhg |url-status=live }}</ref> |source 2 = Voodoo Skies (extreme temperatures)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://voodooskies.com/weather/united-kingdom/scarborough/monthly/temperature |title=Scarborough United Kingdom Temperature |year=2016 |access-date=18 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811110753/http://voodooskies.com/weather/united-kingdom/scarborough/monthly/temperature |archive-date=11 August 2016 |url-status=usurped}}</ref> |date=September 2015}} ==Economy== [[File:Scarborough Marina.jpg|300px|thumb|Scarborough Marina and Harbour with the Castle in view]] Scarborough's [[Yorkshire coast fishery|fishing industry]] is still active, though much reduced in size. The working harbour is home to a fish market including a shop and wooden stalls where fresh, locally-caught seafood can be purchased by the public. A seaweed farm has been in operation since 2018, with a licence to go into a large-scale commercial operation from 2019. [[SeaGrown]] have an intent to move into the [[bioplastics]] market.<ref>{{cite news |title=James Brokenshire announces over £36 million for the Great British Coast |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/james-brokenshire-announces-over-36-million-for-the-great-british-coast |access-date=1 January 2020 |work=GOV.UK |date=23 March 2019 |archive-date=24 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724043709/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/james-brokenshire-announces-over-36-million-for-the-great-british-coast |url-status=live }}</ref> The tourism trade continues to be a major part of the local economy with Scarborough being the second most-visited destination in England by British holidaymakers.<ref name="BBC">{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-36459746 |title=North Yorkshire coast 'among most visited destinations' |access-date=20 September 2016 |work=BBC News |date=7 June 2016 |archive-date=27 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180927025348/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-36459746 |url-status=live }}</ref> While weekend and mid-week-break trade are tending to replace the traditional week-long family holiday, the beaches and attractions are busy throughout summer, a contrast to quieter winter months. [[File:The Market Hall (geograph 5930890).jpg|thumb|The Market Hall]] Scarborough's town centre has a multiple boutique shops (such as on Bar Street and St Thomas Street) with a main pedestrianised shopping street and [[Brunswick shopping centre|a shopping centre]] with many major chains. The town also has an indoor market hall with a large range of antique shops and independent traders in its vaults, and a smaller market on the South Bay. [[Boyes (retailer)|Boyes]] (based on the town's outskirts in [[Eastfield, North Yorkshire|Eastfield]]) is a discount department store chain which has over 70 stores across the north with a flagship shop on Queen Street.<ref>{{cite news |title=Boyes expands but sticks with tradition |url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/boyes-expands-but-sticks-with-tradition-1-4605246 |access-date=9 April 2018 |work=The Yorkshire Post |date=1 June 2012 |archive-date=10 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410072224/https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/boyes-expands-but-sticks-with-tradition-1-4605246 |url-status=live }}</ref> ===Industries=== [[File:Pavilion House, Scarborough.jpg|thumb|right|Pavilion House]] Manufacturers based in Scarborough include the [[Plaxton]] Company (a division of [[Alexander Dennis]]) which has been building coaches and buses since 1907.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.plaxtonlimited.co.uk/about-us |publisher=Plaxton |title=About Us |year=2016 |access-date=20 September 2016 |archive-date=14 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014210926/http://www.plaxtonlimited.co.uk/about-us |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Sirius Minerals]], which is developing a potash mine near Whitby, has its headquarters in Scarborough.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2241475/sirius-minerals-to-move-into-new-scarborough-hq/ |title=Sirius Minerals To Move into New Scarborough HQ |date=9 March 2017 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=11 September 2018 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911225150/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2241475/sirius-minerals-to-move-into-new-scarborough-hq/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[McCain Foods]] has a factory in the town for over 50 years, and sponsored the previous [[Athletic Ground (Scarborough)|football stadium]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/features/celebrating-50-years-of-mccain-in-scarborough.php |title=Celebrating 50 Years of McCain in Scarborough |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=28 March 2019 |archive-date=28 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328155519/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/features/celebrating-50-years-of-mccain-in-scarborough.php |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Scarborough power station]] supplied electricity to the town and the surrounding area from 1893 to 1958. It was owned and operated by the Scarborough Electric Supply Company Limited from 1893 to 1925, then by Scarborough Corporation until the nationalisation of utilities by the [[Attlee ministry]] in 1948. The coal-fired power station had an electricity generating capacity of 7 MW prior to its closure in October 1958.<ref>{{cite book |last=Garrett |first=Frederick |title=Garcke's Manual of Electricity Supply vol. 56. |publisher=Electrical Press |year=1959 |location=London |pages=A-92, A-133}}</ref> ===Creative industries=== Creative industries have been cited as playing a vital role in the regeneration of Scarborough; a report in 2005 estimated that they comprised 19% of the town's economy. They were also a major focus of Scarborough's winning entry in the 2008 Enterprising Britain competition, with representatives from Woodend Creative Workspace and Scarborough-based Electric Angel Design representing the town in the Yorkshire and Humber regional heats. In the finals in London on 16 October 2008, Scarborough won the title of Britain's Most Enterprising Town,<ref name="ScarboroughTriumphs">{{cite news |last=Crothers |first=Laura |url=http://www.scarborougheveningnews.co.uk/news/Scarborough-triumphs-as-39most-enterprising.4604107.jp |title=Scarborough triumphs as 'most enterprising town in UK' |work=Scarborough Evening News |date=17 October 2008 |access-date=26 August 2009 |archive-date=13 January 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090113212226/http://www.scarborougheveningnews.co.uk/news/Scarborough-triumphs-as-39most-enterprising.4604107.jp |url-status=live }}</ref> and subsequently went on to win the European Enterprise Awards as Great Britain's representative, on 13 May 2009 in [[Prague]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.scarborougheveningnews.co.uk/news/Scarborough-are-champions-of-Europe.5265861.jp |title=Scarborough are champions of Europe |last=Asquith |first=Ed |date=14 May 2009 |work=Scarborough Evening News |access-date=15 May 2009 |archive-date=17 May 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090517041507/http://www.scarborougheveningnews.co.uk/news/Scarborough-are-champions-of-Europe.5265861.jp |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2010 the town was the winner of the 'Great Town Award', as nominated by the Academy of Urbanism, beating [[Chester]] and [[Cambridge]] respectively.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/local/official-scarborough-is-the-best-town-in-britain-have-your-say-on-this-story-1-1464714 |title=Official – Scarborough is the best town in Britain |work=The Scarborough News |access-date=31 October 2012 |date=23 November 2009 |archive-date=3 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203050517/http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/local/official-scarborough-is-the-best-town-in-britain-have-your-say-on-this-story-1-1464714 |url-status=live }}</ref> ===Healthcare=== [[File:Scarborough General Hospital - geograph.org.uk - 3104269.jpg|thumb|[[Scarborough Hospital]]]] [[Scarborough Hospital]] is the local district general [[National Health Service|NHS]] hospital. It is run by the [[York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust]], and is the largest employer in the area employing over 2,400 staff. A review of acute healthcare in the town in 2019 identified problems recruiting staff at the hospital but promised to maintain the site's Accident and Emergency department.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2831175/scarborough-ae-safe-says-report/ |title=Scarborough A&E Safe Says Report |date=19 March 2019 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=28 March 2019 |archive-date=28 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328160216/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2831175/scarborough-ae-safe-says-report/ |url-status=live }}</ref> == Demography == [[File:New Flats with Sea View - geograph.org.uk - 1081012.jpg|thumb|right|The Sands Development]] The town's [[built-up area]] population was 61,749 in the [[2011 UK census]],<ref>They were no sub divisions, {{NOMIS2011|id=E34004408 |title=Scarborough Built-up Area |access-date=21 June 2022}}</ref> most of the [[Newby and Scalby]] civil parish population was included in the area. Its [[unparished area]] has a larger population than the rest of parished areas of the wider [[Borough of Scarborough]], including the coastal towns of [[Whitby]] and [[Filey]]. The borough as a whole has a population of around 108,000; during the peak season, tourism can double these figures. 7.5% of the population are aged over 60, compared with an average of 20.9% nationally. Only 21.9% of the population are aged between 20 and 39, compared to 28.1% nationally. ==Transport== ===Road=== Scarborough has four major roads serving the town; these also link it to other major towns and cities: *[[A64 road|A64]] – starting at the town centre, it links the town with [[Leeds]] (through [[York]], the [[A19 road|A19]] and the [[A1 road (Great Britain)|A1(M)]]) and is the main tourist route to the town. The road is [[Dual Carriageway|dual carriageway]] standard for some of its route, between the A1(M) and [[Malton, North Yorkshire|Malton]]. *[[A165 road|A165]] – coastal route south to [[Kingston upon Hull|Hull]], through [[Bridlington]]. In 2008, an Osgodby bypass was created re-routing the assigned name. *[[A170 road|A170]] – starts at Scarborough and heads west to [[Pickering, North Yorkshire|Pickering]], the A19 and [[Thirsk]]. *[[A171 road|A171]] – a coastal route starting in the town and heads north through [[Whitby, North Yorkshire|Whitby]]. It then passes through the [[North York Moors]] and [[Guisborough]], terminating in [[Middlesbrough]]. ===Bus=== Scarborough has 25 main bus routes, operated by [[East Yorkshire Motor Services|Scarborough Locals]], [[Arriva North East]], Shoreline Suncruisers and [[Yorkshire Coastliner]]. These link the town centre with its suburbs, the [[North York Moors]] and local towns and cities such as [[Bridlington]], [[Whitby, North Yorkshire|Whitby]], [[York]], [[Kingston upon Hull|Hull]], [[Middlesbrough]] and [[Leeds]]. The town is also served by two [[Park and Ride]] services, with locations on the A64 and A165. Buses run from each terminus to the town centre and South Bay at least every 12 minutes, seven days a week, with stopping points around the town centre. Buses from the Filey Road terminus on the A165 also stop at the [[University of Hull]]'s Scarborough campus. Open top tourist buses, branded [[Beachcomber (bus)|Beachcomber]], also run along the sea front and Marine Drive, linking the South and North bays. ===Railway=== [[File:Scarborough Station - geograph.org.uk - 927283.jpg|thumb|Scarborough railway station]] [[Scarborough railway station]] is close to the town centre and runs services from {{rws|York}}, {{rws|Leeds}}, {{rws|Manchester Piccadilly}} and {{rws|Liverpool Lime Street}} on the North [[TransPennine Express]] route and from [[Hull Paragon Interchange|Hull]] on the [[Yorkshire Coast Line]]. It has the longest station seat in the world at 152 yards (139 m) in length. The town used to be connected to Whitby, via the [[Scarborough and Whitby Railway]] along the Yorkshire coast, but this closed in 1965 as part of the [[Beeching cuts]]. There is also [[Seamer railway station]] in the suburb of [[Crossgates, Scarborough|Crossgates]]. There are [[Scarborough funiculars|two operational funicular railways]], both situated on South Bay. An additional funicular exists on the South Bay but no longer operates and two funiculars on North Bay have been demolished. An electric tramway service with six routes was provided by the [[Scarborough Tramways Company]] between 1904 and 1931, after which it was bought by the council and replaced by omnibuses.<ref name="chester">{{cite book |last1=Chester |first1=Sir Daniel Norman |title=Public Control of Road Passenger Transport: A Study in Administration and Economics |date=1936 |publisher=[[Manchester University Press]] |page=32 |id=GGKEY:KF79Q1LX159}}</ref> ===Waters=== Although the town has no ferry services, there are transport links to [[Kingston upon Hull|Hull]] which runs frequent services to northern Europe. ==Culture== [[File:The Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough - geograph.org.uk - 798025.jpg|thumb|right|[[Stephen Joseph Theatre]]]] ===Media=== Scarborough receives its news and television programmes from [[BBC Yorkshire]] and [[ITV Yorkshire]] via the [[Oliver's Mount]] TV transmitter. Scarborough was home to local commercial radio station, Yorkshire Coast Radio, in August 2018 the station achieved the highest weekly reach of any radio station in England with a 53% weekly reach.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2648198/yorkshire-coast-radio-gets-biggest-ever-audience/ |title=Yorkshire Coast Radio Gets Biggest Ever Audience |date=2 August 2018 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=11 September 2018 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911191454/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2648198/yorkshire-coast-radio-gets-biggest-ever-audience/ |url-status=live }}</ref> However, in August 2020 YCR ceased broadcasting as it was bought out by [[Bauer Media]] and rebranded as [[Greatest Hits Radio Yorkshire Coast]]. The radio DJs and staff were made redundant.<ref>{{cite news |date=31 August 2020 |title=Local radio listeners slam Bauer as local stations are turned off for good |work=Yorkshire Live |url=https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/local-radio-listeners-slam-bauer-18853036 |access-date=9 October 2020 |archive-date=1 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200901043006/https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/local-radio-listeners-slam-bauer-18853036 |url-status=live }}</ref> Some of the YCR team have since launched a new local station for the area, [[This is The Coast]] broadcasting online and on DAB.<ref>{{cite news |date=5 September 2020 |title=Axed Scarborough radio station set to return to the waves after smashing fundraising target |work=Yorkshire Live |url=https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/axed-scarborough-radio-station-set-18880277 |access-date=9 October 2020 |archive-date=13 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013042346/https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/axed-scarborough-radio-station-set-18880277 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Community radio]] station [[Coast & County Radio]] broadcasts to Scarborough on 97.4 [[FM broadcasting|FM]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ofcom: Coast and County Radio Licensing Page |url=http://static.ofcom.org.uk/static/radiolicensing/html/radio-stations/community/cr102859ba1coastandcountyradio.htm |access-date=17 November 2021 |archive-date=16 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116041355/http://static.ofcom.org.uk/static/radiolicensing/html/radio-stations/community/cr102859ba1coastandcountyradio.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The town is also the home of the online only [[community radio]] station, Radio Scarborough.<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Radio Scarborough |title=Community Radio to entertain Scarborough and the world |url=http://www.radioscarborough.co.uk/ |access-date=9 April 2018 |archive-date=18 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418032248/http://www.radioscarborough.co.uk/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The station was raided in August 2017 by [[Ofcom]] for illegally broadcasting their service.<ref>{{cite web |title=SBC'S SCARBOROUGH MARKET HALL RAIDED |url=http://nyenquirer.uk/sbcs-scarborough-market-hall-raided/ |work=North Yorks Enquirer |access-date=23 April 2018 |archive-date=23 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180423080720/http://nyenquirer.uk/sbcs-scarborough-market-hall-raided/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[The Scarborough News]]'', is the weekly newspaper for the town and local district. It was first published on 31 May 2012, as a relaunch of the former daily publication, ''The Scarborough Evening News''. The first newspaper recorded as printed in the town, was in 1876 ===Live theatre=== Dramatist [[Alan Ayckbourn]] has lived in Scarborough for many years. He has produced seventy-five plays in Scarborough and was formerly the artistic director of the [[Stephen Joseph Theatre]], where almost all his plays receive their first performance. Chris Monks took over as artistic director in 2009,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2009/apr/30/alan-ayckbourn-chris-monks-scarborough |title=Ayckbourn steps down as artistic director |work=The Guardian |date=29 April 2009 |access-date=13 August 2012 |archive-date=11 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911021403/http://www.theguardian.com/stage/2009/apr/30/alan-ayckbourn-chris-monks-scarborough |url-status=live }}</ref> followed by Paul Robinson in 2016. The [[Scarborough Open Air Theatre|Open Air Theatre]], at the [[Northstead]] Manor Gardens, originally had a seating capacity of 6,500 (now 8,000). The [[Lord Mayor of London]] opened the theatre in 1932 and audiences flocked to see ''[[Merrie England (opera)|Merrie England]]'', the opera was the first work to be staged at the outdoor venue.<ref>{{cite news |title=Explore the north side |url=https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/explore-the-north-side-1-1476660 |access-date=8 April 2018 |work=The Scarborough News |date=11 June 2010 |archive-date=9 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409044535/https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/explore-the-north-side-1-1476660 |url-status=live }}</ref> Productions were performed during the summer seasons until musicals ceased in 1968 after ''[[West Side Story]]'', apart from a YMCA production in 1982. In 1997, the dressing rooms and stage set building on the island were demolished and the seating removed. The last concert to be held at the open-air theatre before it closed in 1986 was [[James Last]] and his orchestra. The venue was restored and officially opened by [[Elizabeth II|The Queen]] on 20 May 2010.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/north_yorkshire/8694256.stm |title=Queen opens Scarborough open air theatre |date=20 May 2010 |work=BBC News |access-date=21 May 2010 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419035933/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/north_yorkshire/8694256.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> The venue is now a prime concert locality. The YMCA Theatre is an amateur theatre seating 290. It hosts some 35 productions a year, including musicals and dance shows.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scarborough YMCA:Theatre Hire |url=http://scarborough.ymca.org.uk/theatre-hire |access-date=14 April 2013 |archive-date=29 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429142205/http://scarborough.ymca.org.uk/theatre-hire |url-status=live }}</ref> ===Cinema=== {{As of|2019}}, Scarborough has two cinemas, the Hollywood Plaza and the Stephen Joseph Theatre. A third, the [[Futurist Theatre]], closed in January 2014 when the operator's lease expired.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/main-topics/general-news/scarborough-s-futurist-theatre-closes-as-saviour-is-sought-1-6354622 |title=Scarborough's Futurist Theatre closes as saviour is sought |date=6 January 2014 |work=Yorkshire Post |access-date=9 January 2014}}</ref> The building was later demolished.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2655802/scarboroughs-futurist-theatre-demolished/ |title=Scarborough's Futurist Theatre Demolished |date=10 August 2018 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=11 September 2018 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911191330/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2655802/scarboroughs-futurist-theatre-demolished/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A new multi-complex cinema development is planned for the town at The Brunswick Centre site, but full approval is yet to be confirmed.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2675220/scarborough-cinema-delayed-until-2020/ |title=Scarborough Cinema Delayed Until 2020 |date=3 September 2018 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=11 September 2018 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911225155/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2675220/scarborough-cinema-delayed-until-2020/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ===Creative arts and museums=== [[File:Steps to the Rotunda Museum, Scarborough (geograph 3850384).jpg|thumb|right|The [[Rotunda Museum]]]] Scarborough has a long-established museum and visual-arts facilities. Wood End, the former home of [[The Sitwells]], was converted into the Woodend museum,<ref group="note">The museum is listed as being Wood End, but is shown on the same page as Woodend since its revamp</ref> a creative centre including workspace for artists and the digital cluster, plus an exhibition space.<ref>{{cite web |title=About us |url=http://www.woodendcreative.co.uk/about-us.html |website=Woodend Creative Scarborough |access-date=20 September 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015205149/http://woodendcreative.co.uk/about-us.html |archive-date=15 October 2016}}</ref> The [[Rotunda Museum]] underwent a multimillion-pound redevelopment to become a national centre for geology.<ref name="Rotunda">{{cite web |title=Rotunda Museum Redevelopment Begins |publisher=Scarborough Borough Council |date=28 September 2006 |url=http://www.scarborough.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=12099 |access-date=26 August 2009 |archive-date=28 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928030022/http://www.scarborough.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=12099 |url-status=live }}</ref> 2006 also saw the formation of a creative industries network called 'Creative Coast' comprising artists, designers, writers and other creatives with the shared vision of a culturally vibrant economy on the North Yorkshire coast.<ref name="CreativeCoast">{{cite web |title=Creative Coast: The North Yorkshire Coast Creative Industries Network |publisher=Creative Coast |url=http://www.creativecoast.net/ |access-date=26 August 2009 |archive-date=26 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090726043007/http://www.creativecoast.net/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The Rotunda Museum nowadays forms part of the Scarborough Museums Trust. The other part is the [[Scarborough Art Gallery]], which houses the collections of fine arts since 1947. This gallery is based in a Grade II*Italianate villa, Crescent Villa, that was built in the 1840s.<ref>{{NHLE|num=1273502|desc=THE ART GALLERY, Scarborough |access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> For a short time, a walkthrough attraction called 'Millennium' operated at the end of Sandside near the Harbour. Created by local amusement owner Henry Marshall in a former sail loft, the attraction depicted 1000 years of Scarborough's history. It opened in 1993 but closed in 2002.<ref>{{cite web |title=Past times |url=https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/7953634.past-times/ |access-date=4 July 2022 |website=York Press |archive-date=27 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221127073641/https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/7953634.past-times/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Traveller heritage Henry went on to create a leisure empire |url=https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/traveller-heritage-henry-went-create-leisure-empire-733740 |access-date=4 July 2022 |website=www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk |archive-date=26 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526150210/https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/traveller-heritage-henry-went-create-leisure-empire-733740 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=21 things you can't do in Scarborough anymore |url=https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/people/21-things-you-cant-do-scarborough-anymore-680468 |access-date=4 July 2022 |website=www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk |archive-date=5 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705191154/https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/people/21-things-you-cant-do-scarborough-anymore-680468 |url-status=live }}</ref> Scarborough has a considerable [[graffiti]] culture, with as many as 20 artists currently active. There are two areas where graffiti art is legal in Scarborough: [[Sainsbury's]] basketball courts / all-weather pitch and Falsgrave Park wall. Both have seen many collaborations and murals. ===Music=== The Grade II [[Listed building|listed]] [[The Spa, Scarborough|Scarborough Spa complex]] is home to the Scarborough Spa Orchestra, the last remaining seaside orchestra in the UK.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Winn |first1=Christopher |title=I never knew that about Yorkshire |date=2010 |publisher=Ebury |location=London |isbn=978-0-09-193313-5 |page=85 |edition=1}}</ref> The globally successful pop / soul singer [[Robert Palmer (singer)|Robert Palmer]] spent his teenage years in Scarborough, attending [[Scarborough High School for Boys]]'.<ref>{{cite web |title=Robert Palmer |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/northyorkshire/content/articles/2008/05/09/robert_palmer_profile_feature.shtml |website=Profiles York & North Yorkshire |publisher=BBC |access-date=24 June 2016 |archive-date=12 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612113542/http://www.bbc.co.uk/northyorkshire/content/articles/2008/05/09/robert_palmer_profile_feature.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> During the late 1980s and the first half of the 1990s, Scarborough band [[Little Angels]] were one of the best known hard rock bands in the UK. Their third and final studio album, ''[[Jam (album)|Jam]]'', peaked at No. 1 on the UK charts in early 1993.<ref>{{cite news |title=Reunion for Little Angels? |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/what-s-on/gigs-music/reunion-for-little-angels-1-3824949 |access-date=24 June 2016 |work=The Scarborough News |date=30 September 2011}}</ref> [[Chris Helme]] of [[The Seahorses]], [[Eliza Carthy]], [[Ashley Hicklin]], [[Oliver Knight]] and [[Sophia Wardman]], also attended schools and colleges in the area. 'Acoustic Gathering', a free one-day music festival, has been held annually in [[Peasholm Park]], since September 2005. This features over 20 bands and singer/songwriters from all parts of the UK including a number of local groups and musicians, all performing from the bandstand in the centre of the lake.<ref name="BlastArts2006">{{cite web |last=Jackson |first=Alex |title=Blast Arts 2006 – A musical treat! |date=16 September 2006 |publisher=BBC North Yorkshire |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/northyorkshire/content/articles/2006/09/14/a_musical_treat_feature.shtml |access-date=26 August 2009 |archive-date=30 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230094305/http://www.bbc.co.uk/northyorkshire/content/articles/2006/09/14/a_musical_treat_feature.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Finnish idols]] winner [[Koop Arponen]] filmed his video for the song, "Young and Foolish" in the town, and [[One Night Only (band)|One Night Only]] shot the video for their hit ''Just For Tonight'', mostly along Scarborough foreshore. ===Location for filming=== The films ''[[Little Voice (film)|Little Voice]]'',<ref name="LittleVoiceIMDb">{{cite web |title=Little Voice (1998) – Filming locations |publisher=IMDb: The Internet Movie Database |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0147004/locations |access-date=26 August 2009 |archive-date=16 April 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060416201244/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0147004/locations |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Possession (2002 film)|Possession]]'', and ''[[A Chorus of Disapproval (film)|A Chorus of Disapproval]]''<ref name="DisapprovalIMDb">{{cite web |title=A Chorus of Disapproval (1988) – Filming locations |publisher=IMDb: The Internet Movie Database |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094871/locations |access-date=26 August 2009 |archive-date=19 March 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080319023818/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094871/locations |url-status=live }}</ref> were filmed on location in Scarborough and surrounds. Also shot in the [[Scarborough (borough)]] & [[North York Moors]] are over 90 films, documentaries and various TV programmes. Films include ''[[An Inspector Calls (2015 TV film)|An Inspector Calls]]'', ''[[Miranda (2002 film)|Miranda]]'', ''[[Dancing Queen (1993 film)|Dancing Queen]]'', ''[[Beltenebros]]'', ''[[The Brides in the Bath]]'', ''[[Screwed (2011 film)|Screwed]]'', ''[[The Damned United]]'', ''[[Scarborough (2018 film)|Scarborough]]'', ''[[A is for Acid]]'' and ''[[Saint Maud]]''. Television series filmed in the area include ''[[Heartbeat (UK TV series)|Heartbeat]]'', its spin-off series ''[[The Royal]]'', ''[[CBBC (TV channel)|CBBC]]'''s ''[[All at Sea (2013 TV Series)|All at Sea]]'', BBC1's ''[[Rosie (TV series)|Rosie]]'', BBC1's ''[[Remember Me (TV series)|Remember Me]]'', German TV crime drama, ''The Search'', scenes from the second series of ''[[Five Days (TV series)|Five Days]]'' and an episode each of ''[[Barbara (TV series)|Barbara]]'', ''[[Coronation Street]]'' & ''[[Last of the Summer Wine]]''. The 2015 series of ''[[The Syndicate]]'' starring [[Anthony Andrews]], [[Melanie Hill]] and [[Lenny Henry]] also filmed scenes in Scarborough.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jones |first1=Ellen E |title=The Syndicate, BBC1 – TV review: Kay Mellor fails to hit the jackpot |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/the-syndicate-bbc1-tv-review-uninspiring-dialogue-and-characters-fail-to-hit-the-jackpot-10292868.html |access-date=27 August 2019 |work=The Independent |date=2 June 2015 |archive-date=27 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827114841/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/the-syndicate-bbc1-tv-review-uninspiring-dialogue-and-characters-fail-to-hit-the-jackpot-10292868.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A sitcom named ''[[Scarborough (TV series)|Scarborough]]'' was filmed in the town in 2019. The show being the brainchild of [[Derren Litten]] the creator of [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] hit ''[[Benidorm (British TV series)|Benidorm]]'' was based on a group of friends who meet up for [[Karaoke]] nights in the town.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2879115/filming-ends-for-tv-comedy-scarborough/ |title=Filming Ends For TV Comedy 'Scarborough' |date=23 May 2019 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=11 June 2019 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419035935/https://planetradio.co.uk/greatest-hits/yorkshire-coast/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2852544/cast-revealed-for-new-tv-comedy-series---scarborough/ |title=Cast Revealed For New TV Comedy Series – 'Scarborough' |date=16 April 2019 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=11 June 2019 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419035935/https://planetradio.co.uk/greatest-hits/yorkshire-coast/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The show first aired on BBC1 on 6 September 2019 in a primetime Friday night slot (9:30&nbsp;pm) the day before transmission the first two episodes were given a 'world premiere' to an audience at the [[Stephen Joseph Theatre]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2947446/listen-director-and-cast-members-of-scarborough-sitcom/ |title=Scarborough Cast and Crew at World Premier |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=7 September 2019 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419035936/https://planetradio.co.uk/greatest-hits/yorkshire-coast/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2947404/fan-reaction-to-scarborough-sitcom-premier/ |title=Fan Reaction to Scarborough TV Sitcom |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=7 September 2019 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419035936/https://planetradio.co.uk/greatest-hits/yorkshire-coast/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The third series of reality TV show ''[[Celebs on the Farm]]'', was filmed on location in the outskirts of the town, in 2021. ==Notable events== *'''Sci-Fi Scarborough''' – Since 2014, Scarborough has hosted its own "Unconventional Convention" at [[The Spa, Scarborough|The Spa]] Complex. It is usually held in March or April each year. Sci-Fi Scarborough is a mix of Sci-Fi Convention, Comicon, and gaming convention.{{citation needed|date=June 2019}} *'''Seafest''' – Seafest is an annual festival which takes place at West Pier and around the harbour area in July.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/lifestyle/entertainment/nautical-but-nice-seafest-is-launched-1-4717867 |title=Seafest launch |work=The Scarborough News |date=6 July 2012 |access-date=13 August 2012 |archive-date=28 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120828180120/http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/lifestyle/entertainment/nautical-but-nice-seafest-is-launched-1-4717867 |url-status=live }}</ref> It celebrates the region's fishing history and hosts a large gathering of folk singers, shantymen and musicians, drawing artists from all over the U.K. and from other nations including Senegal, Sicily, Canada, Éire, Luxembourg, Germany, the Netherlands, Brittany, and the USA. In addition, there are children's entertainments and a 'Sea Fish Cookery' marquee where visiting chefs demonstrate seafood preparation. The event celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2018.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2625202/20th-anniversary-of-scarborough-seafest/ |title=20th Anniversary of Scarborough Seafest |date=4 July 2018 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=11 September 2018 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911191229/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2625202/20th-anniversary-of-scarborough-seafest/ |url-status=live }}</ref> *'''Heroes Welcome UK''' – [[Heroes Welcome UK|Heroes Welcome]] is a movement which originated in and is administered from Scarborough to encourage communities to demonstrate support to members of the armed forces.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bournemouth.co.uk/business/heroes-welcome |title=Bournemouth Business |access-date=10 September 2014 |archive-date=12 March 2012 |archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20120312102455/http://www.bournemouth.co.uk/business/heroes-welcome |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2008, a hand-drawn poster stating ''"Heroes Welcome Here"'' was displayed in a Scarborough seafront restaurant.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.scarborougheveningnews.co.uk/news/local/launch_of_give_our_boys_a_boost_1_1419189 |title=Launch of 'Give Our Boys A Boost' |work=Scarborough Evening News |date=6 May 2008 |access-date=21 December 2011}}</ref> From this gesture has evolved a national network of towns, cities and counties.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/8225686/Heroes-Welcome-scheme-for-troops-snowballs-across-Britain.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/8225686/Heroes-Welcome-scheme-for-troops-snowballs-across-Britain.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Heroes Welcome scheme for troops snowballs across Britain |work=The Daily Telegraph |last=Harding |first=Thomas |date=13 January 2011 |access-date=21 December 2011}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Businesses are invited to display a sticker extending a special welcome to service personnel. Member communities are located as far north as the Oykel Valley in the Scottish Highlands to as far south as the Falkland Islands. The Rock of Gibraltar joined in February 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chronicle.gi/headlines_details.php?id=27773 |title=Gibraltar Chronicle – The Independent Daily First Published 1801 |access-date=10 September 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193319/http://www.chronicle.gi/headlines_details.php?id=27773 |archive-date=29 October 2013}}</ref> The Heroes Welcome event in Scarborough has become a regular part of Armed Forces Day and celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2018.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2621312/heroes-welcome-on-the-yorkshire-coast/ |title=Heroes Welcome on the Yorkshire Coast |date=29 June 2018 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=11 September 2018 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911225228/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2621312/heroes-welcome-on-the-yorkshire-coast/ |url-status=live }}</ref> *'''Armed Forces Day''' – Since 2009, Scarborough has hosted the armed forces day event on the last Saturday of June which includes a display of army vehicles and weapons along the South Bay. The event also includes air displays from various aircraft and ends with a parade along the road. In 2020, Scarborough was due to be the host town, for the national [[Armed Forces Day (United Kingdom)|Armed Forces Day]] event, which was subsequently postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2621531/scarborough-to-host-national-armed-forces-day-2020/ |title=Scarborough To Host National Armed Forces Day 2020 |date=30 June 2018 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=4 January 2019 |archive-date=4 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104231210/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2621531/scarborough-to-host-national-armed-forces-day-2020/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The town successfully hosted the occasion on 25 June 2022.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/defence/scarborough-triumphs-at-armed-forces-day-national-event-3745668 |title=People flock to Scarborough in their thousands to celebrate the Armed Forces Day national event |last=Perrin |first=Louise |date=26 June 2022 |work=The Scarborough News |access-date=29 June 2022 |archive-date=29 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220629040850/https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/defence/scarborough-triumphs-at-armed-forces-day-national-event-3745668 |url-status=live }}</ref> *'''Tour de Yorkshire''' – Scarborough is the only town to have hosted either a start or finish event in every edition of the [[Tour de Yorkshire]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2755904/scarborough-to-host-finish-of-tour-de-yorkshire-stage-three/ |title=Scarborough to Host Finish of Tour de Yorkshire Stage Three |date=7 December 2018 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=4 January 2019 |archive-date=4 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104231217/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2755904/scarborough-to-host-finish-of-tour-de-yorkshire-stage-three/ |url-status=live }}</ref> *''' [[Scarborough Festival|Scarborough Cricket Festival]]''' – An annual [[cricket]] festival at [[North Marine Road, Scarborough|North Marine Road]]. *'''Big Ideas By The Sea'''. In its third year, this festival is organised by a local historian and artist. It includes a wide range events across venues relating to archaeology (most famously the 'Big Dig'), music, science, visual arts and literature. ==Twinning== Scarborough is twinned with: *{{flagicon|IRL}} [[Cahir]], Ireland Scarborough is affiliated with [[HMS Duncan (D37)|HMS ''Duncan'']].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2769923/scarborough-gets-warship/ |title=Scarborough Gets Warship |date=28 December 2018 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=4 January 2019 |archive-date=13 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413030253/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2769923/scarborough-gets-warship/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ==Education== [[File:Hull uni scarborough front.jpg|thumb|right|[[University of Hull Scarborough Campus]]]] The four main state secondary schools in Scarborough are [[Graham School]], [[George Pindar School]], [[Scalby School]], and [[St Augustine's Catholic School]]. [[Raincliffe School]] formally closed on 31 August 2012, merging with Graham School (the Raincliffe site closed completely on 23 June 2017). In September 2016, [[Scarborough University Technical College]] (UTC) opened for 14- to 18-year-olds. The campus is part of a £47&nbsp;million pound development including [[Coventry University Scarborough Campus]] and a sports village in the Weaponness Valley.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gavaghan |first1=Carl |title=Scarborough's new UTC opens its doors |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/education/scarborough-s-new-utc-opens-its-doors-1-8120596 |access-date=10 October 2016 |work=The Scarborough News |date=13 September 2016 |archive-date=13 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913173527/http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/education/scarborough-s-new-utc-opens-its-doors-1-8120596 |url-status=live }}</ref> Scarborough is also home to one private school, [[Scarborough College]] (for ages 3 to 18 years). Scarborough College abolished A-levels and has been an [[International Baccalaureate]] (IB) World School since June 2006.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/blogs/coast-life/the-ib-diploma/ |title=The IB Diploma |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=11 September 2018 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911191446/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/blogs/coast-life/the-ib-diploma/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Ranked within Top 50 independent schools by The Times based on post-16 results, 2017. Scarborough International School of English,<ref name="Scarborough International School of English">{{cite web |title=Scarborough International School of English |publisher=SIS |url=http://www.english-language.uk.com/ |access-date=8 March 2010 |archive-date=18 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100818205017/http://english-language.uk.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> established in 1968 is accredited by the British Council and members of English UK and English UK North. The school offers English Language courses to students from around the world. There is also a private international language school called Anglolang,<ref name="Anglolang">{{cite web |title=Anglolang – English language courses in Scarborough |publisher=Anglolang |url=http://www.anglolang.com/ |access-date=26 August 2009 |archive-date=16 September 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090916001455/http://www.anglolang.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> established in 1985, which teaches the English language to overseas students, companies, educational institutions, organised groups and individuals. Education in Scarborough has been notable for its commitment to the digital economy, particularly with the formation of the University of Hull's School of Arts and New Media, at the Scarborough Campus in 2006. This made Scarborough one of the UK mainland's first wireless campuses.<ref name="UniHullScarboroughCampus"> {{cite web |url=http://www.hull.ac.uk/scarborough/support/IT/wireless.html |title=The University of Hull: Scarborough Campus |publisher=The University of Hull |access-date=26 August 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070910072934/http://www.hull.ac.uk/scarborough/support/IT/wireless.html |archive-date=10 September 2007}}</ref> In 2015, [[Coventry University Scarborough Campus]] opened in the town with a small first cohort and moved from temporary accommodation to a purpose-built site in September 2016. Ultimately, the university will cater for 3000 students studying an innovative, intensive pattern of study.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2610815/cu-scarborough-prepares-for-very-first-graduation/ |title=CU Scarborough Prepares For Very First Graduation |date=18 June 2018 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=11 September 2018 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911192840/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2610815/cu-scarborough-prepares-for-very-first-graduation/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Further Education is provided by [[Scarborough Sixth Form College]] and [[Yorkshire Coast College]], which took over the University of Hull's campus in Scarborough in 2016. == Sport == {{More citations needed section|date=May 2015}} The Scarborough Amateur [[watercraft rowing|Rowing]] Club was founded in May 1869, and is the oldest surviving rowing club on the [[North East England|north-east]] coast.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/nostalgia-amateur-rowers-in-scarborough-s-south-bay-1-8139456 |title=Nostalgia: Amateur rowers in Scarborough's South Bay |date=22 September 2016 |work=The Scarborough News |access-date=22 October 2016 |archive-date=23 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023060420/http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/nostalgia-amateur-rowers-in-scarborough-s-south-bay-1-8139456 |url-status=live }}</ref> For more than 100 years, sea rowing has taken place on the Yorkshire coast between the [[River Tees|Tees]] and the [[Humber]]. Beginning with friendly rivalry between the fishermen and the jet miners from [[Blyth, Northumberland|Blyth]] (the German Ocean Race), the sport has progressed to what it is today. More recent successes for the club include Bob Hewitt, who now competes as a [[lightweight]] rower for the national team. In 2006 the club finally won the acclaimed Wilson Cup, until then held by rival clubs in neighbouring town [[Whitby]] for over eighty years. Rowing takes place throughout the summer months. The [[Blue Riband]] event for Scarborough Yacht Club, is the annual 210 [[nautical mile]] race, from the town, to [[IJmuiden]] in the [[Netherlands]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.syc.org.uk/ |title=Yacht Club website |publisher=Scarborough Yacht Club |access-date=10 September 2014 |archive-date=11 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911002351/http://www.syc.org.uk/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The Yacht Club is based in the old keepers' accommodation adjoining [[Scarborough Pier Lighthouse]] in the harbour.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Clark |first1=Chris |title=Scarborough Yacht Club North Sea Race from Scarborough to Ijmuiden, Holland |url=https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/250578/Scarborough-Yacht-Club-North-Sea-Race |access-date=1 April 2023 |work=Yachts and Yachting |date=22 June 2022 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401180659/https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/250578/Scarborough-Yacht-Club-North-Sea-Race |url-status=live }}</ref> Scarborough is home to the [[Oliver's Mount]] racing circuit. This track is composed of twisty public roads and has played host to domestic motorcycling and rallying events for many years. Noted motorcycle racers who have raced at Oliver's Mount include [[Barry Sheene]], [[Ron Haslam]] and [[Guy Martin]]. The town was the home of the 2nd [[RAC Rally]] in 1952. In March 2019 newly formed motorcycle racing club, Two Four Three Road Racing Association was granted a lease to run road races at the venue, and they restarted road racing at the venue in July 2019 after a year's absence.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2820571/motorcycle-racing-set-to-return-to-scarboroughs-olivers-mount/ |title=Motorcycle Racing Set To Return To Scarborough's Oliver's Mount |date=6 March 2019 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=6 March 2019 |archive-date=6 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306235223/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2820571/motorcycle-racing-set-to-return-to-scarboroughs-olivers-mount/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Scarborough Cricket Club (England)|Scarborough Cricket Club]] have won the [[ECB National Club Cricket Championship]] at [[Lord's]], on five occasions between 1972 and 1982, a record number of victories. The club also hosts the annual [[Scarborough Festival|Scarborough Cricket Festival]], and [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]] play at [[North Marine Road]], in a selection of home fixtures throughout the season. The club has competed in the [[Yorkshire Premier League North]] since 2016. The club won the former Yorkshire League on thirteen occasions and seven regional titles, prior to that league's installation. The former [[Scarborough F.C.|Scarborough Football Club]] enjoyed a career in the [[Football League]] during the 1990s before being relegated to the [[Conference North]] in 2006, and to the [[Northern Premier League]] the following year. One of its greatest achievements was winning the [[FA Trophy]] at [[Wembley Stadium (1923)|Wembley Stadium]] on three occasions and being runners-up on one. They were also the first club to win automatic promotion to the [[Football League]], when in 1987 they were promoted as champions of the [[Football Conference|GM Vauxhall Conference]]. In 2007 a new club, [[Scarborough Athletic F.C.|Scarborough Athletic]], was formed and they play their home matches at the [[Flamingo Land Stadium]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2322118/flamingo-land-to-sponsor-scarborough-stadium/ |title=Flamingo Land to Sponsor Scarborough Stadium |date=4 July 2017 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=20 March 2018 |archive-date=1 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201043621/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2322118/flamingo-land-to-sponsor-scarborough-stadium/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2007, the town hosted the World Thundercat Championships (for inflatable powerboats), and similar events in 2008 and 2015.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/1622364/scarborough-gears-up-for-p1-powerboats/ |title=Scarborough Gears up for P1 Powerboats |date=25 May 2015 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=23 October 2018 |archive-date=23 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023195739/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/1622364/scarborough-gears-up-for-p1-powerboats/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Scarborough RUFC|Scarborough Rugby Union Football Club]] moved to a new £4-million ground development, on the outskirts of town in January 2009 (Silver Royd), the club is very ambitious and reached the semi-finals of the [[RFU Intermediate Cup]], in 2015. The venue is also home to Scarborough Athletic Club and many sports facilities. The nationally achieving Scarborough Gymnastics Academy, has a highly developed specialist facility in the west of the town. The former Scarborough Sports Centre was a past venue for the [[Slazenger Pro Championships]], attracting such stars as [[Fred Perry]], [[Rod Laver]] and [[Pancho Gonzales]]. Scarborough Bowls Centre, on the site of the former [[Floral Hall, Scarborough|Floral Hall]], is utilized for a variety of events throughout the year. The town has two principal golf courses, North Cliff and South Cliff, plus some smaller ventures. [[Ganton Golf Club]], which has hosted tournaments such as the [[Ryder Cup]] and [[Walker Cup]], is situated approximately {{cvt|8|mi}} to the west of Scarborough. [[George Pindar School]], which is based at [[Eastfield, North Yorkshire|Eastfield]], is a Sports Community College, and is home to [[Scarborough Pirates ARLFC]], Scarborough Seahawks Basketball and formerly Scarborough Hockey Club, who are now at [[Scarborough College]]. The centre also has a [[tennis]] facility. Scarborough Table Tennis Centre is located at [[Graham School]]. A national martial arts organisation, The Empire Martial Arts Association, is based in Scarborough.{{citation needed|date=December 2018}} The Tourist Information Centre in the South Bay is the finishing point of [[The White Rose Way]], a long-distance walk from [[Leeds]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Walk-the-White-Rose-Way-from-Leeds-to-Scarborough |title=Walk the White Rose Way from Leeds to Scarborough |date=16 April 2012 |work=The Yorkshire Times |access-date=22 October 2016 |archive-date=23 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023060835/http://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Walk-the-White-Rose-Way-from-Leeds-to-Scarborough |url-status=live }}</ref> Scarborough was the finishing point, for Stage 1 of the inaugural [[2015 Tour de Yorkshire]], hosted on 1 May, and has hosted a stage finish every year since.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2446985/tour-de-yorkshire-filey-in---scarborough-hosts-finish/ |title=Tour de Yorkshire: Filey In – Scarborough Hosts Finish |date=5 December 2017 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=20 March 2018 |archive-date=29 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629235928/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2446985/tour-de-yorkshire-filey-in---scarborough-hosts-finish/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A sports village based in Weaponness Valley, that is now the home stadium of [[Scarborough Athletic F.C.|Scarborough Athletic]], was opened in July 2017.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sutcliffe |first1=Richard |title=Long road home finally at an end for Scarborough Athletic |url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/long-road-home-finally-at-an-end-for-scarborough-athletic-1-8651172 |access-date=13 October 2017 |work=The Yorkshire Post |date=15 July 2017 |archive-date=13 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171013172357/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/long-road-home-finally-at-an-end-for-scarborough-athletic-1-8651172 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2330186/footballs-coming-home-to-scarborough/ |title=Football's Coming Home To Scarborough |date=14 July 2017 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=23 October 2018 |archive-date=23 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023160722/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2330186/footballs-coming-home-to-scarborough/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In recent decades, due to frequent low pressure systems in the North Atlantic, Scarborough has also become home to a thriving cold water surfing scene with numerous surf shops and competitions taking place including the King of The Point, a big wave contest designed to show off the quality of surf the North Yorkshire coast can receive.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://secretspot.co.uk/Blog/king-of-the-point-surf-contest-east-coast-uk-381.aspx |title=King of the Point Surf Contest East Coast UK |website=secretspot.co.uk |access-date=22 December 2017 |archive-date=22 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222162757/https://secretspot.co.uk/Blog/king-of-the-point-surf-contest-east-coast-uk-381.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> ==Notable people== {{more citations needed|date=February 2020}} {{For|a fuller list|:Category:People from Scarborough, North Yorkshire}} *[[Alan Ayckbourn|Sir Alan Ayckbourn]] (born 1939), playwright.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Thorpe |first1=Vanessa |title=Alan Ayckbourn's cherished Scarborough theatre fights for survival |url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2011/mar/27/alan-ayckbourn-scarborough-theatre-threat |access-date=20 September 2016 |work=The Guardian |date=27 March 2011 |archive-date=9 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151009093809/http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2011/mar/27/alan-ayckbourn-scarborough-theatre-threat |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[Florence Balgarnie]] (1856–1928), suffragette, speaker, pacifist, feminist, temperance activist. *[[Frederick Barkham]] (1905–1992), cricketer *[[Anne Brontë]] – (1820–1849) novelist and poet, died at Scarborough and buried in St Mary's churchyard.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.haworth-village.org.uk/brontes/anne/anne.asp |title=Anne Brontë Biography |access-date=14 March 2011 |archive-date=27 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927024955/http://www.haworth-village.org.uk/brontes/anne/anne.asp |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[Richard Dunn (boxer)|Richard Dunn]], boxer, British, European & Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion (1975–1976).<ref>'Dunn leads tributes to heavyweight hero Ali', 'Filey & Hunmanby Mercury', 8 June 2016. https://www.fileymercury.co.uk/sport/other-sport/dunn-leads-tributes-to-heavyweight-hero-ali-1-7954112 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213163942/https://www.fileymercury.co.uk/sport/other-sport/dunn-leads-tributes-to-heavyweight-hero-ali-1-7954112 |date=13 February 2020 }}</ref> *[[Sir Edward James Harland, 1st Baronet]] (1831–1895), shipbuilder and politician, co-founder of [[Harland and Wolff]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Raising Titanic idea |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/local/raising-titanic-idea-1-4129550 |access-date=26 June 2016 |work=The Scarborough News |date=12 January 2012}}</ref> *[[Dick Hewitt]] (1943–2017), [[Moorthorpe]]-born footballer.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dowey |first1=Martin |title=Boro legend Hewitt passes away |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/boro-legend-hewitt-passes-away-1-8800563 |access-date=13 October 2017 |work=The Scarborough News |date=12 October 2017 |archive-date=30 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190530000616/https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/boro-legend-hewitt-passes-away-1-8800563 |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[Susan Hill]] (born 1942), novelist.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Eden |first1=Richard |title=Husband of The Woman in Black author Susan Hill exits, stage left |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/10502830/Husband-of-The-Woman-in-Black-author-Susan-Hill-exits-stage-left.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/10502830/Husband-of-The-Woman-in-Black-author-Susan-Hill-exits-stage-left.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=26 June 2016 |work=The Telegraph |date=8 December 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref> *[[Florence Hooton]] (1912–1988), cellist, was born in Scarborough. *[[Paul Ingle]] (born 1972), former [[List of featherweight boxing champions|IBF featherweight]] champion.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ingle back up off canvas 15 years after fight that nearly killed him |url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/boxing/ingle-back-up-off-canvas-15-years-after-fight-that-nearly-killed-him-1-7287087 |access-date=29 June 2016 |work=Yorkshire Post |date=1 June 2015 |archive-date=16 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916004758/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/boxing/ingle-back-up-off-canvas-15-years-after-fight-that-nearly-killed-him-1-7287087 |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[Ben Kingsley|Sir Ben Kingsley]] (born 1943), (b. [[Snainton]], 1943), Oscar-winning actor.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Haywood |first1=Jo |title=Oscar winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley returns to his Yorkshire beginnings |journal=Yorkshire Life |date=12 January 2010 |url=http://www.yorkshirelife.co.uk/people/celebrity-interviews/oscar_winning_actor_sir_ben_kingsley_returns_to_his_yorkshire_beginnings_1_1632215 |access-date=24 June 2016 |archive-date=12 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812211447/http://www.yorkshirelife.co.uk/people/celebrity-interviews/oscar_winning_actor_sir_ben_kingsley_returns_to_his_yorkshire_beginnings_1_1632215 |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[Charles Laughton]] (1899–1962), actor, screenwriter, film producer and director.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Callow |first1=Simon |title=Charles Laughton: Dazzling player of monsters, misfits and kings |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/9700251/Charles-Laughton-dazzling-player-of-monsters-misfits-and-kings.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/9700251/Charles-Laughton-dazzling-player-of-monsters-misfits-and-kings.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=24 June 2016 |work=The Telegraph |date=24 November 2012}}{{cbignore}}</ref> *[[Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton]] (1830–1896), painter and sculptor.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lord Frederic Leighton |url=http://www.scarboroughcivicsociety.org.uk/Frederic-Lord-Leighton.php |website=Scarborough Civic Society |access-date=26 June 2016 |archive-date=15 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815204835/http://www.scarboroughcivicsociety.org.uk/Frederic-Lord-Leighton.php |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[John Hick]] (1922–2012), philosopher of religion.<ref>{{cite news |title=Professor John Hick Obituary |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/religion-obituaries/9087324/Professor-John-Hick.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/religion-obituaries/9087324/Professor-John-Hick.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=26 June 2016 |work=The Telegraph |date=16 February 2012}}{{cbignore}}</ref> *[[James Paul Moody]], (1887–1912), sixth officer of the ill-fated [[Titanic|RMS ''Titanic'']]. *[[Bill Nicholson (footballer)|Bill Nicholson]], (1919–2004), footballer and manager. *[[Mikey North]] (born 1986), ''[[Coronation Street]]'' actor. *[[Jake Pratt]] (born 1996), actor.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/york/hi/people_and_places/arts_and_culture/newsid_8215000/8215026.stm |title=From silly billy to Billy Elliot! |last=Yeomans |first=Fay |date=22 August 2009 |work=BBC York & North Yorkshire |access-date=4 July 2021 |archive-date=9 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709184303/http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/york/hi/people_and_places/arts_and_culture/newsid_8215000/8215026.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[Benjamin Pulleyne]], Oxford don and headmaster of [[Gresham's School]]<ref>"PULLAN (or PULLEYNE), Benjamin", in [[John Venn]], ''[[Alumni Cantabrigienses]]'' Part II. 1752–1900, Vol. V Pace – Spyers (1953), [https://archive.org/details/p2alumnicantabri05univuoft/page/214/mode/1up p. 214]</ref> *[[Jimmy Savile]] (1926–2011), media personality and prolific sex offender. Resided in Scarborough and is buried there in an unmarked grave.<ref>{{cite news |title=Jimmy Savile to be stripped of Scarborough honour |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2012/oct/31/jimmy-savile-stripped-honour |access-date=27 November 2018 |work=The Guardian |date=31 October 2012 |archive-date=27 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127064822/https://www.theguardian.com/media/2012/oct/31/jimmy-savile-stripped-honour |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[Robert de Scardeburgh]] (died c. 1351), [[Lord Chief Justice of Ireland]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Hunt |first1=William |title=The Dictionary of National Biography 1885 – 1900 Volume 50 |date=1904 |publisher=Smith, Elder & Co |location=London |page=398}}</ref> *[[John Senior]] (born 1960), survivor of the [[Lakonia disaster]] and founder of [[Heroes Welcome UK]].<ref>{{cite journal |last=Titley |first=Chris |title=Scarborough's John Senior |journal=Yorkshire Life |url=http://www.yorkshirelife.co.uk/people/scarborough_s_john_senior_fighting_to_support_british_troops_with_heroes_welcome_1_1643921 |access-date=27 June 2016 |archive-date=7 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307232653/http://www.yorkshirelife.co.uk/people/scarborough_s_john_senior_fighting_to_support_british_troops_with_heroes_welcome_1_1643921 |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[The Sitwells]], (born late 1800s), artistic, musical and literary family.<ref>{{cite news |title=At home with the Sitwells |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/local/at-home-with-the-sitwells-1-1456558 |access-date=26 June 2016 |work=The Scarborough News |date=24 July 2009}}</ref> *[[William Smith (geologist)|William Smith]], ''The Father of English Geology'', lived in Scarborough where he suggested the design for the [[Rotunda Museum|Rotunda]].<ref>{{cite web |date=2012 |title=The Geological Society of London – Map of Scarborough, 1831 |url=https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/Library-and-Information-Services/Exhibitions/William-Strata-Smith/Final-years/Map-of-Scarborough |access-date=15 April 2021 |website=The Geological Society of London |archive-date=15 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415193910/https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/Library-and-Information-Services/Exhibitions/William-Strata-Smith/Final-years/Map-of-Scarborough |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[Penelope Wilton|Dame Penelope Wilton]] (born 1946), actress.<ref>{{cite news |title=Scarborough-born actress Penelope Wilton picks up first Olivier Award |url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/scarborough-born-actress-penelope-wilton-picks-up-first-olivier-award-1-7205995 |access-date=26 June 2016 |work=Yorkshire Post |date=12 April 2015 |archive-date=15 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915072907/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/scarborough-born-actress-penelope-wilton-picks-up-first-olivier-award-1-7205995 |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[Robert Palmer (singer)]] (1949-2003), went to school in Scarborough. ==Notes== {{reflist|group="note"}} ==References== {{reflist}} ===Bibliography=== *{{cite web |first=Emily Wortis |last=Leider |title=A writer's resort |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=14 October 1990 |url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0CE4DB173DF937A25753C1A966958260&sec=travel&spon=&pagewanted=print |access-date=10 September 2014}} *{{cite book |editor-last=Page |editor-first=William |editor1-link=William Page (historian) |title=A History of the County of York North Riding: Volume 2' |publisher=[[Institute of Historical Research]] |year=1923 |url=http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=64705 |series=[[Victoria County History]] |chapter=The Borough of Scarborough |pages=538–560}} == External links == {{Commons category|Scarborough, North Yorkshire}} {{Wikivoyage|Scarborough}} <!--======================== {{No more links}} ============================ | PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS IN ADDING MORE LINKS TO THIS ARTICLE. 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'{{Short description|Town in North Yorkshire, England}} {{about||the former larger local government district which included the town|Borough of Scarborough|other uses|Scarborough (disambiguation)}} {{Use British English|date=September 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2022}} {{Infobox UK place | official_name = Scarborough | type = [[List of towns in England|Town]] | static_image_name = {{multiple images|perrow=1/2/2/1|total_width=250|align = center|image1=Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Panorama (1 of 2). By Thomas Tolkien (7983655650).jpg|image3= Scarborough Grand Hotel.jpg|image4= Suncourt Enclosure, Scarborough - geograph.org.uk - 4520418.jpg|image5= Toll House, Marine Drive, Scarborough (geograph 5450540).jpg|image6= Scarborough market hall (geograph 6696433).jpg}} | static_image_caption = South Bay, the [[Grand Hotel (Scarborough)|Grand Hotel]], [[The Spa, Scarborough|The Spa]]’s Suncourt Enclosure, Old Toll House and Market Hall | population = 61,749 | statistic_title = Borough | population_ref = ([[United Kingdom Census 2011|2011 census]])<ref name="BUA">{{NOMIS2011 | id=E34004408 |title=Scarborough Built-up area | access-date=16 December 2020}}</ref> | coordinates = {{Coord|54.2825|-0.4000|display=inline,title}} | constituency_westminster = [[Scarborough and Whitby (UK Parliament constituency)|Scarborough and Whitby]] | unitary_england = [[North Yorkshire District|North Yorkshire]] | lieutenancy_england = [[North Yorkshire]] | region = Yorkshire and the Humber | country = England | post_town = SCARBOROUGH | postcode_district = YO11 – YO13 | postcode_area = YO | population_demonym = Scarborian | dial_code = 01723 | os_grid_reference = TA040880 | london_distance_mi = 190 | london_direction = S }} '''Scarborough''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|s|k|ɑːr|b|r|ə}})<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/scarborough |title=Scarborough |work=[[Collins English Dictionary]] |access-date=10 September 2014 |archive-date=20 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140820081859/http://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/scarborough |url-status=live }}</ref> is a seaside town in the [[North Yorkshire District|district]] and [[North Yorkshire|county]] of [[North Yorkshire]], England. With a population of 61,749, Scarborough is the largest town on the [[Yorkshire Coast]] and the [[North Yorkshire#Settlements|fourth-largest settlement]] in the county.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/720693/population-of-the-yorkshire-coast-increases/ |title=Population of the Yorkshire Coast Increases |date=16 July 2012 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=6 December 2018 |archive-date=28 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328120348/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/720693/population-of-the-yorkshire-coast-increases/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It is located on the [[North Sea]] coastline. [[Historic counties of England|Historically]] in the [[North Riding of Yorkshire]], the town lies between 10 and 230 feet (3–70 m) above sea level, from the harbour rising steeply north and west towards [[limestone]] cliffs. The older part of the town lies around the harbour and is protected by a rocky headland which extends into the [[North Sea]] The town has fishing and service industries, including a growing digital and creative economy, as well as being a tourist destination. Residents of the town are known as Scarborians.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/centenary-tribute-to-a-famous-scarborian-1-1429933 |title=Centenary tribute to a famous Scarborian |date=3 September 2008 |work=The Scarborough News |access-date=22 October 2016 |archive-date=6 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181206234950/https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/centenary-tribute-to-a-famous-scarborian-1-1429933 |url-status=live }}</ref> ==History== ===Origins=== [[File:The entrance to Scarborough Castle - geograph.org.uk - 3865709.jpg|thumb|Scarborough Castle entrance]] The town is claimed to have been founded around 966&nbsp;AD as {{lang|non|Skarðaborg}} {{IPA-non|ˈskɑrðɑˌborɡ|}} by [[Thorgils Skarthi]], a [[Viking]] raider. There is no archaeological evidence to support this claim, which was made during the 1960s as part of a pageant of Scarborough events.<ref>{{cite news |title='Time team' to seek out genetic secrets of Yorkshire's Viking past |url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/time-team-to-seek-out-genetic-secrets-of-yorkshire-s-viking-past-1-2333111 |access-date=8 April 2018 |work=The Yorkshire Post |date=30 January 2009 |archive-date=9 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409044340/https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/time-team-to-seek-out-genetic-secrets-of-yorkshire-s-viking-past-1-2333111 |url-status=live }}</ref> The claim is based on a fragment of an [[Icelandic Saga]]. In the 4th century, there was briefly a [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] signal station on Scarborough headland, and there is evidence of earlier settlements, during the [[Stone Age]] and [[Bronze Age]].<ref>{{PastScape |num=79903 |desc=Scarborough Roman Signal Station |access-date=8 April 2018}}</ref> Any settlement between the fifth and ninth centuries would have been burned to the ground by a band of Vikings under [[Tostig Godwinson]] (a rival of [[Thorgils Skarthi]]), Lord of Falsgrave, or [[Harald III of Norway]]. These periodic episodes of destruction and massacre means that very little evidence of settlement during this period remained to be recorded in the [[Domesday Book|Domesday]] survey of 1085.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Chrystal |first1=Paul |title=The Place Names of Yorkshire; Cities, Towns, Villages, Rivers and Dales, some Pubs too, in Praise of Yorkshire Ales |date=2017 |publisher=Stenlake |location=Catrine |isbn=9781840337532 |page=71 |edition=1}}</ref> (The original inland village of [[Falsgrave]] was [[Anglo-Saxon]] rather than Viking.)<ref>{{cite book |last1=Owens |first1=Carlos R. |title=Scarboroughs and Scarbroughs of Stewart County, Tennessee : a family history |date=1999 |publisher=Turner Publishers |location=Paducah, KY |isbn=1-56311-550-6 |page=5 |chapter=1: Early Scarboroughs}}</ref> ===Roman period=== A [[Roman Britain|Roman]] signal station was built on a cliff-top location overlooking the North Sea. It was one of a chain of signal stations, built to warn of sea-raiders. [[Roman currency|Coins]] found at the site show that it was occupied from {{circa|AD 370}} until the early fifth century.<ref>{{NHLE|date=2021|desc=Scarborough Castle: Iron Age settlement, Roman signal station, Anglo-Scandinavian settlement and chapel, C12 enclosure castle and C18 battery, Scarborough |num=1011374 |access-date=15 April 2021}}</ref> In 2021 an excavation at a housing development in [[Eastfield, North Yorkshire|Eastfield]], Scarborough, revealed a Roman luxury villa, religious sanctuary, or combination of both. The building layout is unique in Britain and extends over an area of about the size of two tennis courts. It included a [[Thermae|bathhouse]] and a cylindrical tower with rooms radiating from it. The buildings were “designed by the highest-quality architects in northern Europe in the era and constructed by the finest craftsmen.” [[Historic England]] described the finds as “one of the most important Roman discoveries in the past decade.”<ref name="rare"/> There are plans to revise the housing development layout, recover the remains and incorporate them in a public green area. Historic England is to recommend the remains be protected as a scheduled monument.<ref>{{cite web |last=Topping |first=Alexandra |date=14 April 2021 |title=Roman site uncovered in Scarborough hailed as first of its kind in UK |url=http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/apr/14/roman-site-scarborough-first-kind-in-uk |access-date=15 April 2021 |website=The Guardian |archive-date=14 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414235216/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/apr/14/roman-site-scarborough-first-kind-in-uk |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=14 April 2021 |title=Roman stately home unearthed in Scarborough 'potential world first' |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-56745840 |access-date=15 April 2021 |archive-date=15 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415003929/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-56745840 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="rare">{{cite web |title=Rare Roman Remains Discovered in Scarborough |publisher=Historic England |url=http://umbraco.historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/in-your-area/yorkshire/roman-remains-discovery-scarborough/ |access-date=15 April 2021 |website=umbraco.historicengland.org.uk |archive-date=16 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416042452/https://umbraco.historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/in-your-area/yorkshire/roman-remains-discovery-scarborough/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ===Medieval=== Scarborough recovered under [[Henry II of England|King Henry II]], who built an [[Angevin kings of England|Angevin]] stone castle on the headland and granted the town charters in 1155 and 1163,<ref>{{cite news |title=BBC North Yorkshire – Nature – Scarborough's other front |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/northyorkshire/iloveny/nature/walk_through_time/05.shtml |access-date=8 April 2018 |publisher=BBC |date=24 September 2014 |archive-date=4 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181104044532/http://www.bbc.co.uk/northyorkshire/iloveny/nature/walk_through_time/05.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> permitting a market on the sands and establishing rule by [[burgess (title)|burgess]]es. [[Edward II of England|Edward II]] granted [[Scarborough Castle]] to his favourite, [[Piers Gaveston]]. The castle was subsequently besieged by forces led by the barons Percy, Warenne, Clifford and Pembroke. Gaveston was captured and taken to [[Oxford]] and thence to [[Warwick Castle]] for execution.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jones |first1=Dan |title=Piers Gaveston: bending the monarch's ear, and will |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/9264564/Piers-Gaveston-bending-the-monarchs-ear-and-will.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515190935/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/9264564/Piers-Gaveston-bending-the-monarchs-ear-and-will.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 May 2012 |access-date=8 April 2018 |work=The Telegraph |date=14 May 2012}}</ref> In 1318, the town was burnt by the [[Kingdom of Scotland|Scots]], under [[James Douglas, Lord of Douglas|Sir James Douglas]] following the [[Capture of Berwick (1318)|Capture of Berwick upon Tweed]].<ref>{{cite web |title=SCARBOROUGH {{!}} As described in John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales (1870–72) |url=http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/descriptions/940610 |website=www.visionofbritain.org.uk |access-date=9 April 2018 |archive-date=10 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410134623/http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/descriptions/940610 |url-status=live }}</ref> In the [[Middle Ages]], [[Scarborough Fair (fair)|Scarborough Fair]], permitted in a royal charter of 1253, held a six-week trading festival attracting merchants from all over Europe. It ran from [[Assumption Day]], 15 August, until [[Michaelmas Day]], 29 September. The fair continued to be held for 500 years, from the 13th to the 18th century, and is commemorated in the song ''[[Scarborough Fair (ballad)|Scarborough Fair]]'': :''Are you going to Scarborough Fair?'' :''—parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme...''.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Winn |first1=Christopher |title=I never knew that about Yorkshire |date=2010 |publisher=Ebury |location=London |isbn=978-0-09-193313-5 |page=76 |edition=1}}</ref> ===Resort development=== {{multiple images|total_width=250px|perrow=1|image1=Grand Hotel, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, 1890s.jpg|footer=[[Photochrom]] of Scarborough in the 1890s and a photo in 2012|image2=Scarborough, North Yorkshire. (4 of 7).jpg}} Scarborough and its castle changed hands seven times between Royalists and Parliamentarians during the [[English Civil War]] of the 1640s, enduring two lengthy and violent sieges. Following the civil war, much of the town lay in ruins. In 1626, Mrs Thomasin Farrer<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/mrs-thomasin-farrer-her-memory-ought-to-be-ever-precious-1-3378555 |title=Mrs Thomasin Farrer: "her memory ought to be ever precious" |work=The Scarborough News |access-date=22 October 2019 |archive-date=22 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191022205338/https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/mrs-thomasin-farrer-her-memory-ought-to-be-ever-precious-1-3378555 |url-status=live }}</ref> discovered a stream of acidic water running from one of the cliffs to the south of the town.<ref>{{cite book |title=The business of tourism |first1=J. Christopher |last1=Holloway |first2=Neil |last2=Taylor |publisher=Pearson Education |year=2006 |isbn=0-273-70161-4 |page=29}}</ref> This gave birth to [[The Spa, Scarborough|Scarborough Spa]], and Dr Robert Wittie's book about the spa waters published in 1660 attracted a flood of visitors to the town. Scarborough Spa became [[Early Modern Britain|Britain]]'s first seaside resort, though the first rolling [[bathing machine]]s were not reported on the sands until 1735. It was a popular getaway destination for the wealthy of London, such as the bookseller [[Andrew Millar]] and his family. Their son Andrew junior died there in 1750.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.millar-project.ed.ac.uk/manuscripts/html_output/10.html |title=The manuscripts, Samuel Richardson, Poetical Epitaph for Andrew Millar Jr., Andrew Millar Project. University of Edinburgh. |website=millar-project.ed.ac.uk |access-date=3 June 2016 |archive-date=5 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160805143400/http://www.millar-project.ed.ac.uk/manuscripts/html_output/10.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The coming of the [[York to Scarborough Line|Scarborough–York]] railway in 1845 increased the tide of visitors. [[Scarborough railway station]] claims a record for the world's longest platform seat.<ref name="Hello Yorkshire">{{cite web |url=http://www.hello-yorkshire.co.uk/scarborough/tourist-information |title=Scarborough Tourist Information |publisher=hello-yorkshire.co.uk |access-date=26 August 2009 |archive-date=22 November 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091122151354/http://www.hello-yorkshire.co.uk/scarborough/tourist-information |url-status=live }}</ref> From the 1880s until the First World War, Scarborough was one of the regular destinations for [[The Bass Excursions]], when fifteen trains would take between 8,000 and 9,000 employees of Bass's Burton brewery on an annual trip to the seaside. ===Maritime events=== [[File:Scarborough, North Yorkshire - WWI poster.jpg|left|thumb|First World War recruitment poster depicting the effects of the German bombardment of Scarborough in 1914]] During the [[First World War]], the town was bombarded by [[Kaiserliche Marine|German]] warships of the [[High Seas Fleet]], an act which shocked the British (see [[Raid on Scarborough, Hartlepool and Whitby]]).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Marsay |first1=Mark |title=Scarborough & Whitby under attack |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/york/hi/people_and_places/history/newsid_8123000/8123846.stm |access-date=9 April 2018 |work=BBC News |date=2 July 2009 |archive-date=18 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418124932/http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/york/hi/people_and_places/history/newsid_8123000/8123846.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Scarborough Pier Lighthouse]], built in 1806, was damaged in the attack.<ref name="Bruce2016">{{cite book |last1=Bruce |first1=Malcolm |title=The Bombardment of Scarborough 1914 |date=2016 |publisher=Farthings Publishing |location=Scarborough}}</ref> A [[U-boat]] assault on the town, on 25 September 1916 saw three people killed and a further five injured. Eleven of Scarborough's [[fishing trawler|trawler]] fleet were sunk at sea in another U-boat attack, on 4 September 1917. In 1929, the steam drifter ''Ascendent'' caught a {{cvt|560|lb|adj=on}} tunny ([[Atlantic bluefin tuna]]) and a Scarborough showman awarded the crew 50 [[shilling]]s so he could exhibit it as a tourist attraction.<ref name="independent">{{cite news |last=Elliott |first=Keith |title=Novice catches Britain's biggest fish for 50 years |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/novice-catches-britains-biggest-fish-for-50-years-698659.html |access-date=28 June 2013 |newspaper=Independent |date=30 September 2000 |archive-date=5 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140605051118/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/novice-catches-britains-biggest-fish-for-50-years-698659.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Big-game tunny fishing off Scarborough]] effectively started in 1930 when Lorenzo "Lawrie" Mitchell–Henry, landed a tunny caught on rod and line weighing {{cvt|560|lb}}.<ref name="fileybay">{{cite web |last=Green |first=Anthony |title=Big Game fishing off the Yorkshire coast |url=http://www.fileybay.com/tunnyfish/ |work=Welcome to Filey Bay |publisher=Filey Bay Research Group |access-date=28 June 2013 |archive-date=2 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140602194620/http://www.fileybay.com/tunnyfish/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A gentlemen's club, the British Tunny Club, was founded in 1933 and set up its headquarters in the town at the place which is now a restaurant with the same name.<ref name="fileybay" /><ref name="museum">{{cite web |last=Herd |first=Andrew |title=The Scarborough big game fishery |url=http://www.fishingmuseum.org.uk/tunny.html |publisher=Fishing Museum |access-date=28 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131228200538/http://www.fishingmuseum.org.uk/tunny.html |archive-date=28 December 2013}}</ref> Scarborough became a resort for high society.<ref name=independent /> A women's world tuna challenge cup was held for many years.<ref name=independent /> Colonel (and, later, Sir) [[Edward Peel (big-game fisherman)|Edward Peel]] landed a world-record tunny of {{cvt|798|lb|0}}, capturing the record by {{cvt|40|lb|1}} from one caught off [[Nova Scotia]] by American champion [[Zane Grey]].<ref name="glasgow">{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gvY9AAAAIBAJ&dq=tunny-club&pg=2498%2C2627563 |title=Large Tunny Fish caught by Naval Officer |date=18 August 1934 |newspaper=Glasgow Herald |access-date=4 February 2015 |archive-date=2 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702175858/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=gvY9AAAAIBAJ&dq=tunny-club&pg=2498,2627563 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="scandal">{{cite news |last=Hudson |first=Robert |title=Scandal, cash and the joys of tuna fishing |url=http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/375170/Scandal-cash-and-the-joys-of-tuna-fishing |access-date=28 June 2013 |newspaper=Daily Express |date=3 February 2013 |archive-date=19 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130319051712/http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/375170/Scandal-cash-and-the-joys-of-tuna-fishing |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="kaye">{{cite web |title=Atlantic Bluefin Tuna: Wild, Farmed, or Neither? |last=Kaye |first=Leon |date=31 May 2011 |url=http://www.triplepundit.com/2011/05/atlantic-bluefin-tuna-wild-farmed/ |publisher=TriplePundit |access-date=28 June 2013 |archive-date=15 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315072115/http://www.triplepundit.com/2011/05/atlantic-bluefin-tuna-wild-farmed/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The British record which still stands is for a fish weighing {{cvt|851|lb|0}} caught off Scarborough in 1933 by Laurie Mitchell-Henry.<ref name=independent /> On 5 June 1993, Scarborough made international headlines when a [[landslip]] caused part of the [[Holbeck Hall Hotel]], along with its gardens, to fall into the sea. Although the slip was shored up with rocks and the land has long since grassed over, evidence of the cliff's collapse remains clearly visible from The Esplanade, near Shuttleworth Gardens.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bgs.ac.uk/landslides/holbeckHall.html |title=Holbeck Hall landslide, Scarborough |publisher=British Geological Survey |access-date=7 December 2014 |archive-date=11 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141211102007/http://www.bgs.ac.uk/landslides/holbeckHall.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Scarborough has been affiliated with a number of [[Royal Navy]] vessels, including [[HMS Apollo (F70)|HMS ''Apollo'']], [[HMS Fearless (L10)|HMS ''Fearless'']] and [[HMS Duncan (D37)|HMS ''Duncan'']].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2769923/scarborough-gets-warship/ |title=Scarborough Gets Warship |date=28 December 2018 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=5 February 2019 |archive-date=13 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413030253/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2769923/scarborough-gets-warship/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ==Landmarks== {{multiple images|total_width=265px|perrow=2|image1=The Crown Spa Hotel, Scarborough (geograph 6697262).jpg|image2=Beach Huts - geograph.org.uk - 499358.jpg|image3=Scarborough Belles - geograph.org.uk - 1334220.jpg|image4=View to the Cliff Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3344322.jpg|image5=Scarborough Post Office, 11-15 Aberdeen Walk, Scarborough (geograph 6857229).jpg|footer=[[Crown Spa Hotel]], Beach Huts on the North Bay, the "Belle" at the [[Scarborough Pier Lighthouse|Pier Lighthouse]], the [[Cliff Bridge, Scarborough|Cliff Bridge]] and the town's Post office}} The town has an [[Anglican]] church, [[St Martin-on-the-Hill, Scarborough|St Martin-on-the-Hill]], built in 1862–63 as the parish church of South Cliff. It contains works by [[Dante Gabriel Rossetti]], [[William Morris]], [[Edward Burne-Jones]] and [[Ford Madox Brown]].<ref>{{National Heritage List for England|num=1242903|desc=Church of Saint Martin |access-date=11 September 2014}}</ref> A young [[Malton, North Yorkshire|Malton]] architect, John Gibson, designed the [[Crown Spa Hotel]], Scarborough's first purpose-built hotel.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.maltonbuildingsgroup.com/history/malton/history_malton_mount.pdf?i=1 |title=The Mount- John Gibson |publisher=Malton Buildings Group |access-date=17 December 2016 |archive-date=20 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220190600/http://www.maltonbuildingsgroup.com/history/malton/history_malton_mount.pdf?i=1 |url-status=live }}</ref> Notable Georgian structures include the [[Rotunda Museum]], [[Cliff Bridge, Scarborough|Cliff Bridge]] and [[Scarborough Pier Lighthouse]]. Victorian buildings include the Classical Public Library and Market Hall, the [[Scarborough Town Hall|Town Hall]], [[The Spa, Scarborough|Scarborough Spa]], the [[Scarborough Art Gallery|Art Gallery]], the South Cliff Methodist Church, and [[Scarborough railway station]]. The architecture of Scarborough generally consists of small, low, orange [[pantile]]-roofed buildings in the historic old town, and larger [[Classical architecture|Classical]] and late Victorian buildings reflecting the time during the 19th century as it expanded away from its historic centre into a coastal spa resort. [[File:AnnBrontegrave.JPG|thumb|Memorial slab lying on the grave of Anne Brontë in [[St Mary's Church, Scarborough|St Mary's]] churchyard]] A notable landmark in the town is the [[Grand Hotel (Scarborough)|Grand Hotel]] on St Nicholas Cliff. Designed by [[Cuthbert Brodrick]] of Hull, it was completed in 1867; at the time of its opening, it was the largest hotel and the largest brick structure in Europe. It uses local yellow brickwork with red detailing and is based around a theme of time: four towers represent the seasons, 12 floors the months, 52 chimneys the weeks and the original 365 bedrooms represented the days of the year. A [[blue plaque]] outside the hotel marks where the novelist [[Anne Brontë]] died in 1849. She was buried in the graveyard of [[St Mary's Church, Scarborough|St Mary's Church]] by the castle.<ref name="Biography of Anne Brontë">{{cite web |url=http://www.mick-armitage.staff.shef.ac.uk/anne/annebiog.html |title=Biography of Anne Brontë |publisher=mick-armitage.staff.shef.ac.uk |access-date=21 April 2015 |archive-date=27 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127013939/http://www.mick-armitage.staff.shef.ac.uk/anne/annebiog.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> An amount of 20th century architecture exists within the main shopping district and in the form of surrounding suburbs. Buildings from this century include the [[Futurist Theatre]] (1914), [[Stephen Joseph Theatre]], [[Brunswick Shopping Centre]] (1990), and [[GCHQ Scarborough]], a satellite station on the outskirts of the town. ==Geography== ===North Bay=== [[File:ScarboroughNorthBay-Spring2006.JPG|thumb|left|The North Bay]] [[File:Bandstand in the lake, Peasholm Park (geograph 5332458).jpg|thumb|left|[[Peasholm Park]]]] The North Bay has traditionally been the more peaceful end of the resort and is home to [[Peasholm Park]] which, in June 2007, was restored to its Japanese-themed glory, complete with reconstructed [[pagoda]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.peasholmpark.com/content/view/4/5/ |title=Peasholm Park Friends – Scarborough UK – History |year=2012 |access-date=16 February 2012 |archive-date=8 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208044201/http://www.peasholmpark.com/content/view/4/5/ |url-status=live }}</ref> a new boat house was added in 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2732924/new-boathouse-approved-for-scarboroughs-peasholm-park/ |title=New Boathouse Approved For Scarborough's Peasholm park |date=9 November 2018 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=6 December 2018 |archive-date=6 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181206145617/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2732924/new-boathouse-approved-for-scarboroughs-peasholm-park/ |url-status=live }}</ref> For many years a mock maritime battle (based on the [[Battle of the River Plate]]) has been regularly re-enacted on the boating lake with large model boats and fireworks throughout the summer holiday season.<ref>{{cite news |title=TV crew sinks Scarborough Naval Warfare ship |url=https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/tv-crew-sinks-scarborough-naval-warfare-ship-1-1432225 |access-date=8 April 2018 |work=The Scarborough News |date=1 October 2008 |archive-date=9 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409044505/https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/tv-crew-sinks-scarborough-naval-warfare-ship-1-1432225 |url-status=live }}</ref> Northstead Manor Gardens include the [[North Bay Railway]] and three other attractions: a water chute, a boating lake with boats for hire during the summer season and [[Scarborough Open Air Theatre|the open-air theatre]]. The water chute is now [[grade II]] listed and is one of the oldest surviving water chutes in Britain, with the ride of today being the same as when it was opened in the 1930s.<ref>{{NHLE|desc=Water Chute, Northstead Manor Gardens|num=1441469|grade=II |access-date=8 April 2018}}</ref> The [[Scarborough North Bay Railway|North Bay Railway]] is a [[miniature railway]] running from near Peasholm Park, through Northstead Manor Gardens to the [[Sea Life Centres|Sea Life Centre]] at Scalby Mills. The North Bay Railway has what is believed to be the oldest operational diesel-hydraulic locomotive in the world. Neptune was built in 1931 by Hudswell Clarke of Leeds and is appropriately numbered 1931.<ref>{{cite news |title=Seaside miniature railway hits 80 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-13500007 |access-date=8 April 2018 |work=BBC News |date=23 May 2011 |archive-date=10 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181110142550/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-13500007 |url-status=live }}</ref> ===Castle on the scar=== {{wide image|SouthBay Panorama.jpg|1000px|alt=Panorama of South Bay|The promontory with its castle, viewed from the south}} The most striking feature of the town's geography is the high rocky promontory pointing eastward into the [[North Sea]] with [[Scarborough Castle]] on the top.<ref>{{NHLE|desc=Scarborough Castle: Iron Age settlement, Roman signal station, Anglo-Scandinavian settlement and chapel, C12 enclosure castle and C18 battery|num=1011374|grade=<!--Not applicable to this entry--> |access-date=8 April 2018}}</ref> The castle was bombarded by the [[Imperial German Navy|German]] warships {{SMS|Derfflinger}} and {{SMS|Von der Tann}} in the [[First World War]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/1441643/ww1-memorial-in-scarborough-cemetery-completed/ |title=WW1 Memorial in Scarborough Cemetery Completed |date=3 November 2014 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=6 December 2018 |archive-date=6 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181206145611/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/1441643/ww1-memorial-in-scarborough-cemetery-completed/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The promontory divides the seafront into two bays, north and south.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Somerville |first1=Christopher |title=Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire |url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/a-good-walk-robin-hoods-bay-north-yorkshire-9r5zxnxz9 |access-date=8 April 2018 |work=The Times |date=10 September 2016 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=9 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409044820/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/a-good-walk-robin-hoods-bay-north-yorkshire-9r5zxnxz9 |url-status=live }}</ref> The two bays are linked by Marine Drive, an extensive Victorian promenade, built around the base of the headland. Both bays have popular sandy beaches and numerous rock-pools at low tide. ===South Bay=== [[File:Scarborough North Yorkshire England 2.jpg|thumb|260px|Scarborough's South Bay from Sea Cliff Road]] The South Bay was the site of the original medieval settlement and harbour, which form the old town.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hewson |first1=David |title=Travel: Feelin' groovy? So is Scarborough: The north-east coast resort |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/travel-feelin-groovy-so-is-scarborough-the-north-east-coast-resort-found-its-true-character-when-it-2323088.html |access-date=8 April 2018 |work=The Independent |date=15 May 1993 |archive-date=9 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409043244/https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/travel-feelin-groovy-so-is-scarborough-the-north-east-coast-resort-found-its-true-character-when-it-2323088.html |url-status=live }}</ref> This remains the main tourist area, with a sandy beach, cafés, amusements, arcades, theatres and entertainment facilities. The modern commercial town centre has migrated {{cvt|440|yd|m}} north-west of the harbour area and {{cvt|100|ft|m}} above it and contains the transport hubs, main services, shopping and nightlife. The harbour has undergone major regeneration including the new [[Albert Strange]] Pontoons,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.albertstrange.org/?p=209 |title=The Albert Strange Moorings at Scarborough |publisher=The Albert Strange Association |date=23 July 2008 |access-date=12 September 2008 |last=Wynne |first=Dick |archive-date=24 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724232734/http://www.albertstrange.org/?p=209 |url-status=live }}</ref> a more pedestrian-friendly promenade, street lighting and seating. The town was badly damaged in a 98 plane bombing raid by the [[Luftwaffe]] during the [[Second World War]], on 18 March 1941. Twenty eight civilians were killed and hundreds were injured and over 1,400 buildings were damaged. The South Cliff Promenade above the [[The Spa, Scarborough|Spa]] and South Cliff Gardens has wide views of the South Bay and old town. Its splendid Regency and Victorian terraces are still intact, with a mix of quality hotels and flats. The [[ITV (TV channel)|ITV]] television drama ''[[The Royal]]'' and its recent spin-off series, ''[[The Royal Today]]'' were both filmed in the area. The South Bay has the largest illuminated 'star disk' anywhere in the UK. It is {{cvt|85|ft|m}} across and fitted with subterranean lights representing the 42 brightest stars and major constellations that can be seen from Scarborough in the northern skies.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oldhamoptical.com/#!star-disc/c1f0j |title=Scarborough Star Disc |work=Oldham Optical |access-date=10 September 2014 |archive-date=13 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713053208/http://www.oldhamoptical.com/#!star-disc/c1f0j |url-status=live }}</ref> ===Mere and mount=== [[File:The Mere, Scarborough (geograph 5925613).jpg|thumb|[[Scarborough Mere]] with [[Oliver's Mount]] in the background]] To the south-west of the town, beside the [[York to Scarborough Line|York to Scarborough railway line]], is an ornamental lake known as [[Scarborough Mere]]. In the 20th century the Mere was a popular park, with rowing boats, canoes and a miniature pirate ship – the ''Hispaniola'' – on which passengers were taken to 'Treasure Island' to dig for doubloons.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nostalgia: Scarborough Mere |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/nostalgia-scarborough-mere-1-7867187 |access-date=24 June 2016 |work=The Scarborough News |date=24 April 2016 |archive-date=25 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425112721/http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/nostalgia-scarborough-mere-1-7867187 |url-status=live }}</ref> Since the late 1990s the Mere has been redesigned as a natural space for picnics, fishing and walkers. In 2012 a new snack bar was built alongside the Mere. The lake is now part of the Oliver's Mount Country Park and the ''Hispaniola'' now sails out of Scarborough harbour during the summer season. Surrounding the River Derwent as it flows into the sea are high hills with tall, dense grasses and fertile soil, due to the stream '[[Sea Cut (Scalby Beck)|Sea Cut]]' leading from the River Derwent to the estuary at the North Sea.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Fox-Strangways |first1=C |last2=Barrow |first2=G |title=The geology of the country between Whitby and Scarborough |date=1915 |publisher=Geological Survey |location=London |page=3 |oclc=355679850}}</ref> The area has flourishing and vibrant flora and crop growth.{{citation needed|date=April 2023}} ===Nearby places=== {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible" !Place !Distance !Direction !Relation |- |[[London]] |{{cvt|192|miles|km}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Distance from City of London to Scarborough |url=https://www.distancecalculator.net/from-city-of-london-to-Scarborough |access-date=20 July 2022 |website=Distance Calculator |archive-date=24 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824113130/https://www.distancecalculator.net/from-city-of-london-to-Scarborough |url-status=live }}</ref> |South |[[Capital city]] |- |[[Northallerton]] |{{cvt|42|miles|km}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Distance from Scarbrough to Northallerton |url=https://www.distancecalculator.net/from-Scarborough-to-Northallerton |access-date=13 November 2022 |website=Distance Calculator |archive-date=13 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113205729/https://www.distancecalculator.net/from-Scarborough-to-Northallerton |url-status=live }}</ref> |North-west |[[County town]] |- |[[Middlesbrough]] |{{cvt|39|miles|km}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Distance from Scarborough to Middlesbrough |url=https://www.distancecalculator.net/from-Middlesbrough-to-Scarborough |access-date=20 July 2022 |website=Distance Calculator |archive-date=19 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419035931/https://www.distancecalculator.net/from-Middlesbrough-to-Scarborough |url-status=live }}</ref> |North-west |Most populated place in [[North Yorkshire]] |- |[[Kingston upon Hull]] |{{cvt|37|miles|km}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Distance from Hull to Scarborough |url=https://www.distancecalculator.net/from-hull-to-scarborough |access-date=20 July 2022 |website=Distance Calculator |archive-date=24 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824113129/https://www.distancecalculator.net/from-hull-to-scarborough |url-status=live }}</ref> |South |Nearby city |- |[[York]] |{{cvt|35|miles|km}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.distancecalculator.net/from-Scarborough-to-York |title=Distance from Scarborough to York |access-date=8 May 2022 |website=Distance Calculator |archive-date=24 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824113124/https://www.distancecalculator.net/from-Scarborough-to-York |url-status=live }}</ref> |South-west |Historic [[county town]] |} ==Climate== The climate is temperate with mild summers and cool, windy, winters. The hottest months of the year are July and August, with temperatures reaching an average high of 17&nbsp;°C and falling to 11&nbsp;°C at night. The average daytime temperatures in January are 4&nbsp;°C, falling to 1&nbsp;°C at night. The station's elevation of {{cvt|110|m|ft}} is far above sea level compared to the immediate coastline, where the climate is likely slightly milder year round. {{Weather box |location = Scarborough |metric first = Yes |single line = Yes |Jan record high C = 15.0 |Feb record high C = 13.9 |Mar record high C = 20.0 |Apr record high C = 23.1 |May record high C = 25.1 |Jun record high C = 29.1 |Jul record high C = 27.5 |Aug record high C = 31.4 |Sep record high C = 24.7 |Oct record high C = 25.2 |Nov record high C = 16.7 |Dec record high C = 13.0 |year record high C= 31.4 |Jan high C = 6.4 |Feb high C = 6.7 |Mar high C = 8.8 |Apr high C = 11.0 |May high C = 13.5 |Jun high C = 16.5 |Jul high C = 19.0 |Aug high C = 19.0 |Sep high C = 16.5 |Oct high C = 12.9 |Nov high C = 9.3 |Dec high C = 6.7 |year high C = 12.2 |Jan low C = 1.7 |Feb low C = 1.5 |Mar low C = 2.9 |Apr low C = 4.6 |May low C = 7.1 |Jun low C = 9.8 |Jul low C = 12.0 |Aug low C = 12.1 |Sep low C = 10.3 |Oct low C = 7.6 |Nov low C = 4.3 |Dec low C = 2.2 |year low C = 6.4 |Jan record low C = -8.0 |Feb record low C = -8.4 |Mar record low C = -8.7 |Apr record low C = -5.0 |May record low C = -3.0 |Jun record low C = 0.1 |Jul record low C = 4.2 |Aug record low C = 3.2 |Sep record low C = 0.8 |Oct record low C = -2.4 |Nov record low C = -7.7 |Dec record low C = -9.1 |year record low C= -9.1 |precipitation colour = green |Jan precipitation mm = 57.3 |Feb precipitation mm = 46.2 |Mar precipitation mm = 49.8 |Apr precipitation mm = 52.1 |May precipitation mm = 43.8 |Jun precipitation mm = 63.0 |Jul precipitation mm = 54.4 |Aug precipitation mm = 64.4 |Sep precipitation mm = 60.7 |Oct precipitation mm = 64.8 |Nov precipitation mm = 69.6 |Dec precipitation mm = 66.3 |unit rain days = 1.0 mm |Jan rain days = 12.2 |Feb rain days = 10.5 |Mar rain days = 10.4 |Apr rain days = 9.2 |May rain days = 8.6 |Jun rain days = 10.1 |Jul rain days = 9.5 |Aug rain days = 9.5 |Sep rain days = 9.3 |Oct rain days = 11.0 |Nov rain days = 12.4 |Dec rain days = 12.5 |Jan sun= 54.7 |Feb sun= 80.5 |Mar sun= 111.9 |Apr sun= 156.1 |May sun= 205.6 |Jun sun= 190.6 |Jul sun= 204.2 |Aug sun= 188.2 |Sep sun= 142.6 |Oct sun= 103.9 |Nov sun= 64.5 |Dec sun= 50.2 |year sun= |source 1 = [[Met Office]]<ref name="Met Averages">{{cite web |url=http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/climate/gcxsycyhg |title=Scarborough 1981–2010 averages |access-date=18 September 2015 |publisher=Met Office |archive-date=18 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160318010946/http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/climate/gcxsycyhg |url-status=live }}</ref> |source 2 = Voodoo Skies (extreme temperatures)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://voodooskies.com/weather/united-kingdom/scarborough/monthly/temperature |title=Scarborough United Kingdom Temperature |year=2016 |access-date=18 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811110753/http://voodooskies.com/weather/united-kingdom/scarborough/monthly/temperature |archive-date=11 August 2016 |url-status=usurped}}</ref> |date=September 2015}} ==Economy== [[File:Scarborough Marina.jpg|300px|thumb|Scarborough Marina and Harbour with the Castle in view]] Scarborough's [[Yorkshire coast fishery|fishing industry]] is still active, though much reduced in size. The working harbour is home to a fish market including a shop and wooden stalls where fresh, locally-caught seafood can be purchased by the public. A seaweed farm has been in operation since 2018, with a licence to go into a large-scale commercial operation from 2019. [[SeaGrown]] have an intent to move into the [[bioplastics]] market.<ref>{{cite news |title=James Brokenshire announces over £36 million for the Great British Coast |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/james-brokenshire-announces-over-36-million-for-the-great-british-coast |access-date=1 January 2020 |work=GOV.UK |date=23 March 2019 |archive-date=24 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724043709/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/james-brokenshire-announces-over-36-million-for-the-great-british-coast |url-status=live }}</ref> The tourism trade continues to be a major part of the local economy with Scarborough being the second most-visited destination in England by British holidaymakers.<ref name="BBC">{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-36459746 |title=North Yorkshire coast 'among most visited destinations' |access-date=20 September 2016 |work=BBC News |date=7 June 2016 |archive-date=27 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180927025348/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-36459746 |url-status=live }}</ref> While weekend and mid-week-break trade are tending to replace the traditional week-long family holiday, the beaches and attractions are busy throughout summer, a contrast to quieter winter months. [[File:The Market Hall (geograph 5930890).jpg|thumb|The Market Hall]] Scarborough's town centre has a multiple boutique shops (such as on Bar Street and St Thomas Street) with a main pedestrianised shopping street and [[Brunswick shopping centre|a shopping centre]] with many major chains. The town also has an indoor market hall with a large range of antique shops and independent traders in its vaults, and a smaller market on the South Bay. [[Boyes (retailer)|Boyes]] (based on the town's outskirts in [[Eastfield, North Yorkshire|Eastfield]]) is a discount department store chain which has over 70 stores across the north with a flagship shop on Queen Street.<ref>{{cite news |title=Boyes expands but sticks with tradition |url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/boyes-expands-but-sticks-with-tradition-1-4605246 |access-date=9 April 2018 |work=The Yorkshire Post |date=1 June 2012 |archive-date=10 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410072224/https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/boyes-expands-but-sticks-with-tradition-1-4605246 |url-status=live }}</ref> ===Industries=== [[File:Pavilion House, Scarborough.jpg|thumb|right|Pavilion House]] Manufacturers based in Scarborough include the [[Plaxton]] Company (a division of [[Alexander Dennis]]) which has been building coaches and buses since 1907.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.plaxtonlimited.co.uk/about-us |publisher=Plaxton |title=About Us |year=2016 |access-date=20 September 2016 |archive-date=14 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014210926/http://www.plaxtonlimited.co.uk/about-us |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Sirius Minerals]], which is developing a potash mine near Whitby, has its headquarters in Scarborough.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2241475/sirius-minerals-to-move-into-new-scarborough-hq/ |title=Sirius Minerals To Move into New Scarborough HQ |date=9 March 2017 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=11 September 2018 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911225150/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2241475/sirius-minerals-to-move-into-new-scarborough-hq/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[McCain Foods]] has a factory in the town for over 50 years, and sponsored the previous [[Athletic Ground (Scarborough)|football stadium]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/features/celebrating-50-years-of-mccain-in-scarborough.php |title=Celebrating 50 Years of McCain in Scarborough |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=28 March 2019 |archive-date=28 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328155519/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/features/celebrating-50-years-of-mccain-in-scarborough.php |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Scarborough power station]] supplied electricity to the town and the surrounding area from 1893 to 1958. It was owned and operated by the Scarborough Electric Supply Company Limited from 1893 to 1925, then by Scarborough Corporation until the nationalisation of utilities by the [[Attlee ministry]] in 1948. The coal-fired power station had an electricity generating capacity of 7 MW prior to its closure in October 1958.<ref>{{cite book |last=Garrett |first=Frederick |title=Garcke's Manual of Electricity Supply vol. 56. |publisher=Electrical Press |year=1959 |location=London |pages=A-92, A-133}}</ref> ===Creative industries=== Creative industries have been cited as playing a vital role in the regeneration of Scarborough; a report in 2005 estimated that they comprised 19% of the town's economy. They were also a major focus of Scarborough's winning entry in the 2008 Enterprising Britain competition, with representatives from Woodend Creative Workspace and Scarborough-based Electric Angel Design representing the town in the Yorkshire and Humber regional heats. In the finals in London on 16 October 2008, Scarborough won the title of Britain's Most Enterprising Town,<ref name="ScarboroughTriumphs">{{cite news |last=Crothers |first=Laura |url=http://www.scarborougheveningnews.co.uk/news/Scarborough-triumphs-as-39most-enterprising.4604107.jp |title=Scarborough triumphs as 'most enterprising town in UK' |work=Scarborough Evening News |date=17 October 2008 |access-date=26 August 2009 |archive-date=13 January 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090113212226/http://www.scarborougheveningnews.co.uk/news/Scarborough-triumphs-as-39most-enterprising.4604107.jp |url-status=live }}</ref> and subsequently went on to win the European Enterprise Awards as Great Britain's representative, on 13 May 2009 in [[Prague]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.scarborougheveningnews.co.uk/news/Scarborough-are-champions-of-Europe.5265861.jp |title=Scarborough are champions of Europe |last=Asquith |first=Ed |date=14 May 2009 |work=Scarborough Evening News |access-date=15 May 2009 |archive-date=17 May 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090517041507/http://www.scarborougheveningnews.co.uk/news/Scarborough-are-champions-of-Europe.5265861.jp |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2010 the town was the winner of the 'Great Town Award', as nominated by the Academy of Urbanism, beating [[Chester]] and [[Cambridge]] respectively.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/local/official-scarborough-is-the-best-town-in-britain-have-your-say-on-this-story-1-1464714 |title=Official – Scarborough is the best town in Britain |work=The Scarborough News |access-date=31 October 2012 |date=23 November 2009 |archive-date=3 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203050517/http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/local/official-scarborough-is-the-best-town-in-britain-have-your-say-on-this-story-1-1464714 |url-status=live }}</ref> ===Healthcare=== [[File:Scarborough General Hospital - geograph.org.uk - 3104269.jpg|thumb|[[Scarborough Hospital]]]] [[Scarborough Hospital]] is the local district general [[National Health Service|NHS]] hospital. It is run by the [[York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust]], and is the largest employer in the area employing over 2,400 staff. A review of acute healthcare in the town in 2019 identified problems recruiting staff at the hospital but promised to maintain the site's Accident and Emergency department.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2831175/scarborough-ae-safe-says-report/ |title=Scarborough A&E Safe Says Report |date=19 March 2019 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=28 March 2019 |archive-date=28 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328160216/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2831175/scarborough-ae-safe-says-report/ |url-status=live }}</ref> == Demography == [[File:New Flats with Sea View - geograph.org.uk - 1081012.jpg|thumb|right|The Sands Development]] The town's [[built-up area]] population was 61,749 in the [[2011 UK census]],<ref>They were no sub divisions, {{NOMIS2011|id=E34004408 |title=Scarborough Built-up Area |access-date=21 June 2022}}</ref> most of the [[Newby and Scalby]] civil parish population was included in the area. Its [[unparished area]] has a larger population than the rest of parished areas of the wider [[Borough of Scarborough]], including the coastal towns of [[Whitby]] and [[Filey]]. The borough as a whole has a population of around 108,000; during the peak season, tourism can double these figures. 7.5% of the population are aged over 60, compared with an average of 20.9% nationally. Only 21.9% of the population are aged between 20 and 39, compared to 28.1% nationally. ==Transport== ===Road=== Scarborough has four major roads serving the town; these also link it to other major towns and cities: *[[A64 road|A64]] – starting at the town centre, it links the town with [[Leeds]] (through [[York]], the [[A19 road|A19]] and the [[A1 road (Great Britain)|A1(M)]]) and is the main tourist route to the town. The road is [[Dual Carriageway|dual carriageway]] standard for some of its route, between the A1(M) and [[Malton, North Yorkshire|Malton]]. *[[A165 road|A165]] – coastal route south to [[Kingston upon Hull|Hull]], through [[Bridlington]]. In 2008, an Osgodby bypass was created re-routing the assigned name. *[[A170 road|A170]] – starts at Scarborough and heads west to [[Pickering, North Yorkshire|Pickering]], the A19 and [[Thirsk]]. *[[A171 road|A171]] – a coastal route starting in the town and heads north through [[Whitby, North Yorkshire|Whitby]]. It then passes through the [[North York Moors]] and [[Guisborough]], terminating in [[Middlesbrough]]. ===Bus=== Scarborough has 25 main bus routes, operated by [[East Yorkshire Motor Services|Scarborough Locals]], [[Arriva North East]], Shoreline Suncruisers and [[Yorkshire Coastliner]]. These link the town centre with its suburbs, the [[North York Moors]] and local towns and cities such as [[Bridlington]], [[Whitby, North Yorkshire|Whitby]], [[York]], [[Kingston upon Hull|Hull]], [[Middlesbrough]] and [[Leeds]]. The town is also served by two [[Park and Ride]] services, with locations on the A64 and A165. Buses run from each terminus to the town centre and South Bay at least every 12 minutes, seven days a week, with stopping points around the town centre. Buses from the Filey Road terminus on the A165 also stop at the [[University of Hull]]'s Scarborough campus. Open top tourist buses, branded [[Beachcomber (bus)|Beachcomber]], also run along the sea front and Marine Drive, linking the South and North bays. ===Railway=== [[File:Scarborough Station - geograph.org.uk - 927283.jpg|thumb|Scarborough railway station]] [[Scarborough railway station]] is close to the town centre and runs services from {{rws|York}}, {{rws|Leeds}}, {{rws|Manchester Piccadilly}} and {{rws|Liverpool Lime Street}} on the North [[TransPennine Express]] route and from [[Hull Paragon Interchange|Hull]] on the [[Yorkshire Coast Line]]. It has the longest station seat in the world at 152 yards (139 m) in length. The town used to be connected to Whitby, via the [[Scarborough and Whitby Railway]] along the Yorkshire coast, but this closed in 1965 as part of the [[Beeching cuts]]. There is also [[Seamer railway station]] in the suburb of [[Crossgates, Scarborough|Crossgates]]. There are [[Scarborough funiculars|two operational funicular railways]], both situated on South Bay. An additional funicular exists on the South Bay but no longer operates and two funiculars on North Bay have been demolished. An electric tramway service with six routes was provided by the [[Scarborough Tramways Company]] between 1904 and 1931, after which it was bought by the council and replaced by omnibuses.<ref name="chester">{{cite book |last1=Chester |first1=Sir Daniel Norman |title=Public Control of Road Passenger Transport: A Study in Administration and Economics |date=1936 |publisher=[[Manchester University Press]] |page=32 |id=GGKEY:KF79Q1LX159}}</ref> ===Waters=== Although the town has no ferry services, there are transport links to [[Kingston upon Hull|Hull]] which runs frequent services to northern Europe. ==Culture== [[File:The Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough - geograph.org.uk - 798025.jpg|thumb|right|[[Stephen Joseph Theatre]]]] ===Media=== Scarborough receives its news and television programmes from [[BBC Yorkshire]] and [[ITV Yorkshire]] via the [[Oliver's Mount]] TV transmitter. Scarborough was home to local commercial radio station, Yorkshire Coast Radio, in August 2018 the station achieved the highest weekly reach of any radio station in England with a 53% weekly reach.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2648198/yorkshire-coast-radio-gets-biggest-ever-audience/ |title=Yorkshire Coast Radio Gets Biggest Ever Audience |date=2 August 2018 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=11 September 2018 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911191454/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2648198/yorkshire-coast-radio-gets-biggest-ever-audience/ |url-status=live }}</ref> However, in August 2020 YCR ceased broadcasting as it was bought out by [[Bauer Media]] and rebranded as [[Greatest Hits Radio Yorkshire Coast]]. The radio DJs and staff were made redundant.<ref>{{cite news |date=31 August 2020 |title=Local radio listeners slam Bauer as local stations are turned off for good |work=Yorkshire Live |url=https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/local-radio-listeners-slam-bauer-18853036 |access-date=9 October 2020 |archive-date=1 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200901043006/https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/local-radio-listeners-slam-bauer-18853036 |url-status=live }}</ref> Some of the YCR team have since launched a new local station for the area, [[This is The Coast]] broadcasting online and on DAB.<ref>{{cite news |date=5 September 2020 |title=Axed Scarborough radio station set to return to the waves after smashing fundraising target |work=Yorkshire Live |url=https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/axed-scarborough-radio-station-set-18880277 |access-date=9 October 2020 |archive-date=13 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013042346/https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/axed-scarborough-radio-station-set-18880277 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Community radio]] station [[Coast & County Radio]] broadcasts to Scarborough on 97.4 [[FM broadcasting|FM]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ofcom: Coast and County Radio Licensing Page |url=http://static.ofcom.org.uk/static/radiolicensing/html/radio-stations/community/cr102859ba1coastandcountyradio.htm |access-date=17 November 2021 |archive-date=16 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116041355/http://static.ofcom.org.uk/static/radiolicensing/html/radio-stations/community/cr102859ba1coastandcountyradio.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The town is also the home of the online only [[community radio]] station, Radio Scarborough.<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Radio Scarborough |title=Community Radio to entertain Scarborough and the world |url=http://www.radioscarborough.co.uk/ |access-date=9 April 2018 |archive-date=18 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418032248/http://www.radioscarborough.co.uk/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The station was raided in August 2017 by [[Ofcom]] for illegally broadcasting their service.<ref>{{cite web |title=SBC'S SCARBOROUGH MARKET HALL RAIDED |url=http://nyenquirer.uk/sbcs-scarborough-market-hall-raided/ |work=North Yorks Enquirer |access-date=23 April 2018 |archive-date=23 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180423080720/http://nyenquirer.uk/sbcs-scarborough-market-hall-raided/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[The Scarborough News]]'', is the weekly newspaper for the town and local district. It was first published on 31 May 2012, as a relaunch of the former daily publication, ''The Scarborough Evening News''. The first newspaper recorded as printed in the town, was in 1876 ===Live theatre=== Dramatist [[Alan Ayckbourn]] has lived in Scarborough for many years. He has produced seventy-five plays in Scarborough and was formerly the artistic director of the [[Stephen Joseph Theatre]], where almost all his plays receive their first performance. Chris Monks took over as artistic director in 2009,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2009/apr/30/alan-ayckbourn-chris-monks-scarborough |title=Ayckbourn steps down as artistic director |work=The Guardian |date=29 April 2009 |access-date=13 August 2012 |archive-date=11 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911021403/http://www.theguardian.com/stage/2009/apr/30/alan-ayckbourn-chris-monks-scarborough |url-status=live }}</ref> followed by Paul Robinson in 2016. The [[Scarborough Open Air Theatre|Open Air Theatre]], at the [[Northstead]] Manor Gardens, originally had a seating capacity of 6,500 (now 8,000). The [[Lord Mayor of London]] opened the theatre in 1932 and audiences flocked to see ''[[Merrie England (opera)|Merrie England]]'', the opera was the first work to be staged at the outdoor venue.<ref>{{cite news |title=Explore the north side |url=https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/explore-the-north-side-1-1476660 |access-date=8 April 2018 |work=The Scarborough News |date=11 June 2010 |archive-date=9 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409044535/https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/explore-the-north-side-1-1476660 |url-status=live }}</ref> Productions were performed during the summer seasons until musicals ceased in 1968 after ''[[West Side Story]]'', apart from a YMCA production in 1982. In 1997, the dressing rooms and stage set building on the island were demolished and the seating removed. The last concert to be held at the open-air theatre before it closed in 1986 was [[James Last]] and his orchestra. The venue was restored and officially opened by [[Elizabeth II|The Queen]] on 20 May 2010.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/north_yorkshire/8694256.stm |title=Queen opens Scarborough open air theatre |date=20 May 2010 |work=BBC News |access-date=21 May 2010 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419035933/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/north_yorkshire/8694256.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> The venue is now a prime concert locality. The YMCA Theatre is an amateur theatre seating 290. It hosts some 35 productions a year, including musicals and dance shows.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scarborough YMCA:Theatre Hire |url=http://scarborough.ymca.org.uk/theatre-hire |access-date=14 April 2013 |archive-date=29 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429142205/http://scarborough.ymca.org.uk/theatre-hire |url-status=live }}</ref> ===Cinema=== {{As of|2019}}, Scarborough has two cinemas, the Hollywood Plaza and the Stephen Joseph Theatre. A third, the [[Futurist Theatre]], closed in January 2014 when the operator's lease expired.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/main-topics/general-news/scarborough-s-futurist-theatre-closes-as-saviour-is-sought-1-6354622 |title=Scarborough's Futurist Theatre closes as saviour is sought |date=6 January 2014 |work=Yorkshire Post |access-date=9 January 2014}}</ref> The building was later demolished.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2655802/scarboroughs-futurist-theatre-demolished/ |title=Scarborough's Futurist Theatre Demolished |date=10 August 2018 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=11 September 2018 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911191330/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2655802/scarboroughs-futurist-theatre-demolished/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A new multi-complex cinema development is planned for the town at The Brunswick Centre site, but full approval is yet to be confirmed.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2675220/scarborough-cinema-delayed-until-2020/ |title=Scarborough Cinema Delayed Until 2020 |date=3 September 2018 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=11 September 2018 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911225155/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2675220/scarborough-cinema-delayed-until-2020/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ===Creative arts and museums=== [[File:Steps to the Rotunda Museum, Scarborough (geograph 3850384).jpg|thumb|right|The [[Rotunda Museum]]]] Scarborough has a long-established museum and visual-arts facilities. Wood End, the former home of [[The Sitwells]], was converted into the Woodend museum,<ref group="note">The museum is listed as being Wood End, but is shown on the same page as Woodend since its revamp</ref> a creative centre including workspace for artists and the digital cluster, plus an exhibition space.<ref>{{cite web |title=About us |url=http://www.woodendcreative.co.uk/about-us.html |website=Woodend Creative Scarborough |access-date=20 September 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161015205149/http://woodendcreative.co.uk/about-us.html |archive-date=15 October 2016}}</ref> The [[Rotunda Museum]] underwent a multimillion-pound redevelopment to become a national centre for geology.<ref name="Rotunda">{{cite web |title=Rotunda Museum Redevelopment Begins |publisher=Scarborough Borough Council |date=28 September 2006 |url=http://www.scarborough.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=12099 |access-date=26 August 2009 |archive-date=28 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928030022/http://www.scarborough.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=12099 |url-status=live }}</ref> 2006 also saw the formation of a creative industries network called 'Creative Coast' comprising artists, designers, writers and other creatives with the shared vision of a culturally vibrant economy on the North Yorkshire coast.<ref name="CreativeCoast">{{cite web |title=Creative Coast: The North Yorkshire Coast Creative Industries Network |publisher=Creative Coast |url=http://www.creativecoast.net/ |access-date=26 August 2009 |archive-date=26 July 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090726043007/http://www.creativecoast.net/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The Rotunda Museum nowadays forms part of the Scarborough Museums Trust. The other part is the [[Scarborough Art Gallery]], which houses the collections of fine arts since 1947. This gallery is based in a Grade II*Italianate villa, Crescent Villa, that was built in the 1840s.<ref>{{NHLE|num=1273502|desc=THE ART GALLERY, Scarborough |access-date=15 January 2021}}</ref> For a short time, a walkthrough attraction called 'Millennium' operated at the end of Sandside near the Harbour. Created by local amusement owner Henry Marshall in a former sail loft, the attraction depicted 1000 years of Scarborough's history. It opened in 1993 but closed in 2002.<ref>{{cite web |title=Past times |url=https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/7953634.past-times/ |access-date=4 July 2022 |website=York Press |archive-date=27 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221127073641/https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/7953634.past-times/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Traveller heritage Henry went on to create a leisure empire |url=https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/traveller-heritage-henry-went-create-leisure-empire-733740 |access-date=4 July 2022 |website=www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk |archive-date=26 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526150210/https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/traveller-heritage-henry-went-create-leisure-empire-733740 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=21 things you can't do in Scarborough anymore |url=https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/people/21-things-you-cant-do-scarborough-anymore-680468 |access-date=4 July 2022 |website=www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk |archive-date=5 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220705191154/https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/people/21-things-you-cant-do-scarborough-anymore-680468 |url-status=live }}</ref> Scarborough has a considerable [[graffiti]] culture, with as many as 20 artists currently active. There are two areas where graffiti art is legal in Scarborough: [[Sainsbury's]] basketball courts / all-weather pitch and Falsgrave Park wall. Both have seen many collaborations and murals. ===Music=== The Grade II [[Listed building|listed]] [[The Spa, Scarborough|Scarborough Spa complex]] is home to the Scarborough Spa Orchestra, the last remaining seaside orchestra in the UK.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Winn |first1=Christopher |title=I never knew that about Yorkshire |date=2010 |publisher=Ebury |location=London |isbn=978-0-09-193313-5 |page=85 |edition=1}}</ref> The globally successful pop / soul singer [[Robert Palmer (singer)|Robert Palmer]] spent his teenage years in Scarborough, attending [[Scarborough High School for Boys]]'.<ref>{{cite web |title=Robert Palmer |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/northyorkshire/content/articles/2008/05/09/robert_palmer_profile_feature.shtml |website=Profiles York & North Yorkshire |publisher=BBC |access-date=24 June 2016 |archive-date=12 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612113542/http://www.bbc.co.uk/northyorkshire/content/articles/2008/05/09/robert_palmer_profile_feature.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> During the late 1980s and the first half of the 1990s, Scarborough band [[Little Angels]] were one of the best known hard rock bands in the UK. Their third and final studio album, ''[[Jam (album)|Jam]]'', peaked at No. 1 on the UK charts in early 1993.<ref>{{cite news |title=Reunion for Little Angels? |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/what-s-on/gigs-music/reunion-for-little-angels-1-3824949 |access-date=24 June 2016 |work=The Scarborough News |date=30 September 2011}}</ref> [[Chris Helme]] of [[The Seahorses]], [[Eliza Carthy]], [[Ashley Hicklin]], [[Oliver Knight]] and [[Sophia Wardman]], also attended schools and colleges in the area. 'Acoustic Gathering', a free one-day music festival, has been held annually in [[Peasholm Park]], since September 2005. This features over 20 bands and singer/songwriters from all parts of the UK including a number of local groups and musicians, all performing from the bandstand in the centre of the lake.<ref name="BlastArts2006">{{cite web |last=Jackson |first=Alex |title=Blast Arts 2006 – A musical treat! |date=16 September 2006 |publisher=BBC North Yorkshire |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/northyorkshire/content/articles/2006/09/14/a_musical_treat_feature.shtml |access-date=26 August 2009 |archive-date=30 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230094305/http://www.bbc.co.uk/northyorkshire/content/articles/2006/09/14/a_musical_treat_feature.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Finnish idols]] winner [[Koop Arponen]] filmed his video for the song, "Young and Foolish" in the town, and [[One Night Only (band)|One Night Only]] shot the video for their hit ''Just For Tonight'', mostly along Scarborough foreshore. ===Location for filming=== The films ''[[Little Voice (film)|Little Voice]]'',<ref name="LittleVoiceIMDb">{{cite web |title=Little Voice (1998) – Filming locations |publisher=IMDb: The Internet Movie Database |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0147004/locations |access-date=26 August 2009 |archive-date=16 April 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060416201244/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0147004/locations |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Possession (2002 film)|Possession]]'', and ''[[A Chorus of Disapproval (film)|A Chorus of Disapproval]]''<ref name="DisapprovalIMDb">{{cite web |title=A Chorus of Disapproval (1988) – Filming locations |publisher=IMDb: The Internet Movie Database |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094871/locations |access-date=26 August 2009 |archive-date=19 March 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080319023818/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094871/locations |url-status=live }}</ref> were filmed on location in Scarborough and surrounds. Also shot in the [[Scarborough (borough)]] & [[North York Moors]] are over 90 films, documentaries and various TV programmes. Films include ''[[An Inspector Calls (2015 TV film)|An Inspector Calls]]'', ''[[Miranda (2002 film)|Miranda]]'', ''[[Dancing Queen (1993 film)|Dancing Queen]]'', ''[[Beltenebros]]'', ''[[The Brides in the Bath]]'', ''[[Screwed (2011 film)|Screwed]]'', ''[[The Damned United]]'', ''[[Scarborough (2018 film)|Scarborough]]'', ''[[A is for Acid]]'' and ''[[Saint Maud]]''. Television series filmed in the area include ''[[Heartbeat (UK TV series)|Heartbeat]]'', its spin-off series ''[[The Royal]]'', ''[[CBBC (TV channel)|CBBC]]'''s ''[[All at Sea (2013 TV Series)|All at Sea]]'', BBC1's ''[[Rosie (TV series)|Rosie]]'', BBC1's ''[[Remember Me (TV series)|Remember Me]]'', German TV crime drama, ''The Search'', scenes from the second series of ''[[Five Days (TV series)|Five Days]]'' and an episode each of ''[[Barbara (TV series)|Barbara]]'', ''[[Coronation Street]]'' & ''[[Last of the Summer Wine]]''. The 2015 series of ''[[The Syndicate]]'' starring [[Anthony Andrews]], [[Melanie Hill]] and [[Lenny Henry]] also filmed scenes in Scarborough.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jones |first1=Ellen E |title=The Syndicate, BBC1 – TV review: Kay Mellor fails to hit the jackpot |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/the-syndicate-bbc1-tv-review-uninspiring-dialogue-and-characters-fail-to-hit-the-jackpot-10292868.html |access-date=27 August 2019 |work=The Independent |date=2 June 2015 |archive-date=27 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827114841/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/the-syndicate-bbc1-tv-review-uninspiring-dialogue-and-characters-fail-to-hit-the-jackpot-10292868.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A sitcom named ''[[Scarborough (TV series)|Scarborough]]'' was filmed in the town in 2019. The show being the brainchild of [[Derren Litten]] the creator of [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] hit ''[[Benidorm (British TV series)|Benidorm]]'' was based on a group of friends who meet up for [[Karaoke]] nights in the town.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2879115/filming-ends-for-tv-comedy-scarborough/ |title=Filming Ends For TV Comedy 'Scarborough' |date=23 May 2019 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=11 June 2019 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419035935/https://planetradio.co.uk/greatest-hits/yorkshire-coast/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2852544/cast-revealed-for-new-tv-comedy-series---scarborough/ |title=Cast Revealed For New TV Comedy Series – 'Scarborough' |date=16 April 2019 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=11 June 2019 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419035935/https://planetradio.co.uk/greatest-hits/yorkshire-coast/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The show first aired on BBC1 on 6 September 2019 in a primetime Friday night slot (9:30&nbsp;pm) the day before transmission the first two episodes were given a 'world premiere' to an audience at the [[Stephen Joseph Theatre]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2947446/listen-director-and-cast-members-of-scarborough-sitcom/ |title=Scarborough Cast and Crew at World Premier |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=7 September 2019 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419035936/https://planetradio.co.uk/greatest-hits/yorkshire-coast/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2947404/fan-reaction-to-scarborough-sitcom-premier/ |title=Fan Reaction to Scarborough TV Sitcom |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=7 September 2019 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419035936/https://planetradio.co.uk/greatest-hits/yorkshire-coast/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The third series of reality TV show ''[[Celebs on the Farm]]'', was filmed on location in the outskirts of the town, in 2021. ==Notable events== *'''Sci-Fi Scarborough''' – Since 2014, Scarborough has hosted its own "Unconventional Convention" at [[The Spa, Scarborough|The Spa]] Complex. It is usually held in March or April each year. Sci-Fi Scarborough is a mix of Sci-Fi Convention, Comicon, and gaming convention.{{citation needed|date=June 2019}} *'''Seafest''' – Seafest is an annual festival which takes place at West Pier and around the harbour area in July.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/lifestyle/entertainment/nautical-but-nice-seafest-is-launched-1-4717867 |title=Seafest launch |work=The Scarborough News |date=6 July 2012 |access-date=13 August 2012 |archive-date=28 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120828180120/http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/lifestyle/entertainment/nautical-but-nice-seafest-is-launched-1-4717867 |url-status=live }}</ref> It celebrates the region's fishing history and hosts a large gathering of folk singers, shantymen and musicians, drawing artists from all over the U.K. and from other nations including Senegal, Sicily, Canada, Éire, Luxembourg, Germany, the Netherlands, Brittany, and the USA. In addition, there are children's entertainments and a 'Sea Fish Cookery' marquee where visiting chefs demonstrate seafood preparation. The event celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2018.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2625202/20th-anniversary-of-scarborough-seafest/ |title=20th Anniversary of Scarborough Seafest |date=4 July 2018 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=11 September 2018 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911191229/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2625202/20th-anniversary-of-scarborough-seafest/ |url-status=live }}</ref> *'''Heroes Welcome UK''' – [[Heroes Welcome UK|Heroes Welcome]] is a movement which originated in and is administered from Scarborough to encourage communities to demonstrate support to members of the armed forces.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bournemouth.co.uk/business/heroes-welcome |title=Bournemouth Business |access-date=10 September 2014 |archive-date=12 March 2012 |archive-url=http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20120312102455/http://www.bournemouth.co.uk/business/heroes-welcome |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2008, a hand-drawn poster stating ''"Heroes Welcome Here"'' was displayed in a Scarborough seafront restaurant.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.scarborougheveningnews.co.uk/news/local/launch_of_give_our_boys_a_boost_1_1419189 |title=Launch of 'Give Our Boys A Boost' |work=Scarborough Evening News |date=6 May 2008 |access-date=21 December 2011}}</ref> From this gesture has evolved a national network of towns, cities and counties.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/8225686/Heroes-Welcome-scheme-for-troops-snowballs-across-Britain.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/8225686/Heroes-Welcome-scheme-for-troops-snowballs-across-Britain.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title=Heroes Welcome scheme for troops snowballs across Britain |work=The Daily Telegraph |last=Harding |first=Thomas |date=13 January 2011 |access-date=21 December 2011}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Businesses are invited to display a sticker extending a special welcome to service personnel. Member communities are located as far north as the Oykel Valley in the Scottish Highlands to as far south as the Falkland Islands. The Rock of Gibraltar joined in February 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chronicle.gi/headlines_details.php?id=27773 |title=Gibraltar Chronicle – The Independent Daily First Published 1801 |access-date=10 September 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193319/http://www.chronicle.gi/headlines_details.php?id=27773 |archive-date=29 October 2013}}</ref> The Heroes Welcome event in Scarborough has become a regular part of Armed Forces Day and celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2018.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2621312/heroes-welcome-on-the-yorkshire-coast/ |title=Heroes Welcome on the Yorkshire Coast |date=29 June 2018 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=11 September 2018 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911225228/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2621312/heroes-welcome-on-the-yorkshire-coast/ |url-status=live }}</ref> *'''Armed Forces Day''' – Since 2009, Scarborough has hosted the armed forces day event on the last Saturday of June which includes a display of army vehicles and weapons along the South Bay. The event also includes air displays from various aircraft and ends with a parade along the road. In 2020, Scarborough was due to be the host town, for the national [[Armed Forces Day (United Kingdom)|Armed Forces Day]] event, which was subsequently postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2621531/scarborough-to-host-national-armed-forces-day-2020/ |title=Scarborough To Host National Armed Forces Day 2020 |date=30 June 2018 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=4 January 2019 |archive-date=4 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104231210/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2621531/scarborough-to-host-national-armed-forces-day-2020/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The town successfully hosted the occasion on 25 June 2022.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/defence/scarborough-triumphs-at-armed-forces-day-national-event-3745668 |title=People flock to Scarborough in their thousands to celebrate the Armed Forces Day national event |last=Perrin |first=Louise |date=26 June 2022 |work=The Scarborough News |access-date=29 June 2022 |archive-date=29 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220629040850/https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/defence/scarborough-triumphs-at-armed-forces-day-national-event-3745668 |url-status=live }}</ref> *'''Tour de Yorkshire''' – Scarborough is the only town to have hosted either a start or finish event in every edition of the [[Tour de Yorkshire]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2755904/scarborough-to-host-finish-of-tour-de-yorkshire-stage-three/ |title=Scarborough to Host Finish of Tour de Yorkshire Stage Three |date=7 December 2018 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=4 January 2019 |archive-date=4 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104231217/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2755904/scarborough-to-host-finish-of-tour-de-yorkshire-stage-three/ |url-status=live }}</ref> *''' [[Scarborough Festival|Scarborough Cricket Festival]]''' – An annual [[cricket]] festival at [[North Marine Road, Scarborough|North Marine Road]]. *'''Big Ideas By The Sea'''. In its third year, this festival is organised by a local historian and artist. It includes a wide range events across venues relating to archaeology (most famously the 'Big Dig'), music, science, visual arts and literature. ==Twinning== Scarborough is twinned with: *{{flagicon|IRL}} [[Cahir]], Ireland Scarborough is affiliated with [[HMS Duncan (D37)|HMS ''Duncan'']].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2769923/scarborough-gets-warship/ |title=Scarborough Gets Warship |date=28 December 2018 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=4 January 2019 |archive-date=13 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413030253/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2769923/scarborough-gets-warship/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ==Education== [[File:Hull uni scarborough front.jpg|thumb|right|[[University of Hull Scarborough Campus]]]] The four main state secondary schools in Scarborough are [[Graham School]], [[George Pindar School]], [[Scalby School]], and [[St Augustine's Catholic School]]. [[Raincliffe School]] formally closed on 31 August 2012, merging with Graham School (the Raincliffe site closed completely on 23 June 2017). In September 2016, [[Scarborough University Technical College]] (UTC) opened for 14- to 18-year-olds. The campus is part of a £47&nbsp;million pound development including [[Coventry University Scarborough Campus]] and a sports village in the Weaponness Valley.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gavaghan |first1=Carl |title=Scarborough's new UTC opens its doors |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/education/scarborough-s-new-utc-opens-its-doors-1-8120596 |access-date=10 October 2016 |work=The Scarborough News |date=13 September 2016 |archive-date=13 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913173527/http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/education/scarborough-s-new-utc-opens-its-doors-1-8120596 |url-status=live }}</ref> Scarborough is also home to one private school, [[Scarborough College]] (for ages 3 to 18 years). Scarborough College abolished A-levels and has been an [[International Baccalaureate]] (IB) World School since June 2006.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/blogs/coast-life/the-ib-diploma/ |title=The IB Diploma |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=11 September 2018 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911191446/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/blogs/coast-life/the-ib-diploma/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Ranked within Top 50 independent schools by The Times based on post-16 results, 2017. Scarborough International School of English,<ref name="Scarborough International School of English">{{cite web |title=Scarborough International School of English |publisher=SIS |url=http://www.english-language.uk.com/ |access-date=8 March 2010 |archive-date=18 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100818205017/http://english-language.uk.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> established in 1968 is accredited by the British Council and members of English UK and English UK North. The school offers English Language courses to students from around the world. There is also a private international language school called Anglolang,<ref name="Anglolang">{{cite web |title=Anglolang – English language courses in Scarborough |publisher=Anglolang |url=http://www.anglolang.com/ |access-date=26 August 2009 |archive-date=16 September 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090916001455/http://www.anglolang.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> established in 1985, which teaches the English language to overseas students, companies, educational institutions, organised groups and individuals. Education in Scarborough has been notable for its commitment to the digital economy, particularly with the formation of the University of Hull's School of Arts and New Media, at the Scarborough Campus in 2006. This made Scarborough one of the UK mainland's first wireless campuses.<ref name="UniHullScarboroughCampus"> {{cite web |url=http://www.hull.ac.uk/scarborough/support/IT/wireless.html |title=The University of Hull: Scarborough Campus |publisher=The University of Hull |access-date=26 August 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070910072934/http://www.hull.ac.uk/scarborough/support/IT/wireless.html |archive-date=10 September 2007}}</ref> In 2015, [[Coventry University Scarborough Campus]] opened in the town with a small first cohort and moved from temporary accommodation to a purpose-built site in September 2016. Ultimately, the university will cater for 3000 students studying an innovative, intensive pattern of study.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2610815/cu-scarborough-prepares-for-very-first-graduation/ |title=CU Scarborough Prepares For Very First Graduation |date=18 June 2018 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=11 September 2018 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911192840/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2610815/cu-scarborough-prepares-for-very-first-graduation/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Further Education is provided by [[Scarborough Sixth Form College]] and [[Yorkshire Coast College]], which took over the University of Hull's campus in Scarborough in 2016. == Sport == {{More citations needed section|date=May 2015}} The Scarborough Amateur [[watercraft rowing|Rowing]] Club was founded in May 1869, and is the oldest surviving rowing club on the [[North East England|north-east]] coast.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/nostalgia-amateur-rowers-in-scarborough-s-south-bay-1-8139456 |title=Nostalgia: Amateur rowers in Scarborough's South Bay |date=22 September 2016 |work=The Scarborough News |access-date=22 October 2016 |archive-date=23 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023060420/http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/nostalgia-amateur-rowers-in-scarborough-s-south-bay-1-8139456 |url-status=live }}</ref> For more than 100 years, sea rowing has taken place on the Yorkshire coast between the [[River Tees|Tees]] and the [[Humber]]. Beginning with friendly rivalry between the fishermen and the jet miners from [[Blyth, Northumberland|Blyth]] (the German Ocean Race), the sport has progressed to what it is today. More recent successes for the club include Bob Hewitt, who now competes as a [[lightweight]] rower for the national team. In 2006 the club finally won the acclaimed Wilson Cup, until then held by rival clubs in neighbouring town [[Whitby]] for over eighty years. Rowing takes place throughout the summer months. The [[Blue Riband]] event for Scarborough Yacht Club, is the annual 210 [[nautical mile]] race, from the town, to [[IJmuiden]] in the [[Netherlands]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.syc.org.uk/ |title=Yacht Club website |publisher=Scarborough Yacht Club |access-date=10 September 2014 |archive-date=11 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140911002351/http://www.syc.org.uk/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The Yacht Club is based in the old keepers' accommodation adjoining [[Scarborough Pier Lighthouse]] in the harbour.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Clark |first1=Chris |title=Scarborough Yacht Club North Sea Race from Scarborough to Ijmuiden, Holland |url=https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/250578/Scarborough-Yacht-Club-North-Sea-Race |access-date=1 April 2023 |work=Yachts and Yachting |date=22 June 2022 |archive-date=1 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401180659/https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/250578/Scarborough-Yacht-Club-North-Sea-Race |url-status=live }}</ref> Scarborough is home to the [[Oliver's Mount]] racing circuit. This track is composed of twisty public roads and has played host to domestic motorcycling and rallying events for many years. Noted motorcycle racers who have raced at Oliver's Mount include [[Barry Sheene]], [[Ron Haslam]] and [[Guy Martin]]. The town was the home of the 2nd [[RAC Rally]] in 1952. In March 2019 newly formed motorcycle racing club, Two Four Three Road Racing Association was granted a lease to run road races at the venue, and they restarted road racing at the venue in July 2019 after a year's absence.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2820571/motorcycle-racing-set-to-return-to-scarboroughs-olivers-mount/ |title=Motorcycle Racing Set To Return To Scarborough's Oliver's Mount |date=6 March 2019 |website=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=6 March 2019 |archive-date=6 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306235223/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2820571/motorcycle-racing-set-to-return-to-scarboroughs-olivers-mount/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Scarborough Cricket Club (England)|Scarborough Cricket Club]] have won the [[ECB National Club Cricket Championship]] at [[Lord's]], on five occasions between 1972 and 1982, a record number of victories. The club also hosts the annual [[Scarborough Festival|Scarborough Cricket Festival]], and [[Yorkshire County Cricket Club|Yorkshire]] play at [[North Marine Road]], in a selection of home fixtures throughout the season. The club has competed in the [[Yorkshire Premier League North]] since 2016. The club won the former Yorkshire League on thirteen occasions and seven regional titles, prior to that league's installation. The former [[Scarborough F.C.|Scarborough Football Club]] enjoyed a career in the [[Football League]] during the 1990s before being relegated to the [[Conference North]] in 2006, and to the [[Northern Premier League]] the following year. One of its greatest achievements was winning the [[FA Trophy]] at [[Wembley Stadium (1923)|Wembley Stadium]] on three occasions and being runners-up on one. They were also the first club to win automatic promotion to the [[Football League]], when in 1987 they were promoted as champions of the [[Football Conference|GM Vauxhall Conference]]. In 2007 a new club, [[Scarborough Athletic F.C.|Scarborough Athletic]], was formed and they play their home matches at the [[Flamingo Land Stadium]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2322118/flamingo-land-to-sponsor-scarborough-stadium/ |title=Flamingo Land to Sponsor Scarborough Stadium |date=4 July 2017 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=20 March 2018 |archive-date=1 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201043621/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2322118/flamingo-land-to-sponsor-scarborough-stadium/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2007, the town hosted the World Thundercat Championships (for inflatable powerboats), and similar events in 2008 and 2015.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/1622364/scarborough-gears-up-for-p1-powerboats/ |title=Scarborough Gears up for P1 Powerboats |date=25 May 2015 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=23 October 2018 |archive-date=23 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023195739/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/1622364/scarborough-gears-up-for-p1-powerboats/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Scarborough RUFC|Scarborough Rugby Union Football Club]] moved to a new £4-million ground development, on the outskirts of town in January 2009 (Silver Royd), the club is very ambitious and reached the semi-finals of the [[RFU Intermediate Cup]], in 2015. The venue is also home to Scarborough Athletic Club and many sports facilities. The nationally achieving Scarborough Gymnastics Academy, has a highly developed specialist facility in the west of the town. The former Scarborough Sports Centre was a past venue for the [[Slazenger Pro Championships]], attracting such stars as [[Fred Perry]], [[Rod Laver]] and [[Pancho Gonzales]]. Scarborough Bowls Centre, on the site of the former [[Floral Hall, Scarborough|Floral Hall]], is utilized for a variety of events throughout the year. The town has two principal golf courses, North Cliff and South Cliff, plus some smaller ventures. [[Ganton Golf Club]], which has hosted tournaments such as the [[Ryder Cup]] and [[Walker Cup]], is situated approximately {{cvt|8|mi}} to the west of Scarborough. [[George Pindar School]], which is based at [[Eastfield, North Yorkshire|Eastfield]], is a Sports Community College, and is home to [[Scarborough Pirates ARLFC]], Scarborough Seahawks Basketball and formerly Scarborough Hockey Club, who are now at [[Scarborough College]]. The centre also has a [[tennis]] facility. Scarborough Table Tennis Centre is located at [[Graham School]]. A national martial arts organisation, The Empire Martial Arts Association, is based in Scarborough.{{citation needed|date=December 2018}} The Tourist Information Centre in the South Bay is the finishing point of [[The White Rose Way]], a long-distance walk from [[Leeds]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Walk-the-White-Rose-Way-from-Leeds-to-Scarborough |title=Walk the White Rose Way from Leeds to Scarborough |date=16 April 2012 |work=The Yorkshire Times |access-date=22 October 2016 |archive-date=23 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023060835/http://yorkshiretimes.co.uk/article/Walk-the-White-Rose-Way-from-Leeds-to-Scarborough |url-status=live }}</ref> Scarborough was the finishing point, for Stage 1 of the inaugural [[2015 Tour de Yorkshire]], hosted on 1 May, and has hosted a stage finish every year since.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2446985/tour-de-yorkshire-filey-in---scarborough-hosts-finish/ |title=Tour de Yorkshire: Filey In – Scarborough Hosts Finish |date=5 December 2017 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=20 March 2018 |archive-date=29 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629235928/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2446985/tour-de-yorkshire-filey-in---scarborough-hosts-finish/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A sports village based in Weaponness Valley, that is now the home stadium of [[Scarborough Athletic F.C.|Scarborough Athletic]], was opened in July 2017.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sutcliffe |first1=Richard |title=Long road home finally at an end for Scarborough Athletic |url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/long-road-home-finally-at-an-end-for-scarborough-athletic-1-8651172 |access-date=13 October 2017 |work=The Yorkshire Post |date=15 July 2017 |archive-date=13 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171013172357/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/long-road-home-finally-at-an-end-for-scarborough-athletic-1-8651172 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2330186/footballs-coming-home-to-scarborough/ |title=Football's Coming Home To Scarborough |date=14 July 2017 |work=Yorkshire Coast Radio |access-date=23 October 2018 |archive-date=23 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023160722/https://www.yorkshirecoastradio.com/news/local-news/2330186/footballs-coming-home-to-scarborough/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In recent decades, due to frequent low pressure systems in the North Atlantic, Scarborough has also become home to a thriving cold water surfing scene with numerous surf shops and competitions taking place including the King of The Point, a big wave contest designed to show off the quality of surf the North Yorkshire coast can receive.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://secretspot.co.uk/Blog/king-of-the-point-surf-contest-east-coast-uk-381.aspx |title=King of the Point Surf Contest East Coast UK |website=secretspot.co.uk |access-date=22 December 2017 |archive-date=22 December 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222162757/https://secretspot.co.uk/Blog/king-of-the-point-surf-contest-east-coast-uk-381.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref> ==Notable people== {{more citations needed|date=February 2020}} {{For|a fuller list|:Category:People from Scarborough, North Yorkshire}} *[[Alan Ayckbourn|Sir Alan Ayckbourn]] (born 1939), playwright.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Thorpe |first1=Vanessa |title=Alan Ayckbourn's cherished Scarborough theatre fights for survival |url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2011/mar/27/alan-ayckbourn-scarborough-theatre-threat |access-date=20 September 2016 |work=The Guardian |date=27 March 2011 |archive-date=9 October 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151009093809/http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2011/mar/27/alan-ayckbourn-scarborough-theatre-threat |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[Florence Balgarnie]] (1856–1928), suffragette, speaker, pacifist, feminist, temperance activist. *[[Frederick Barkham]] (1905–1992), cricketer *[[Anne Brontë]] – (1820–1849) novelist and poet, died at Scarborough and buried in St Mary's churchyard.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.haworth-village.org.uk/brontes/anne/anne.asp |title=Anne Brontë Biography |access-date=14 March 2011 |archive-date=27 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110927024955/http://www.haworth-village.org.uk/brontes/anne/anne.asp |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[Richard Dunn (boxer)|Richard Dunn]], boxer, British, European & Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion (1975–1976).<ref>'Dunn leads tributes to heavyweight hero Ali', 'Filey & Hunmanby Mercury', 8 June 2016. https://www.fileymercury.co.uk/sport/other-sport/dunn-leads-tributes-to-heavyweight-hero-ali-1-7954112 {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213163942/https://www.fileymercury.co.uk/sport/other-sport/dunn-leads-tributes-to-heavyweight-hero-ali-1-7954112 |date=13 February 2020 }}</ref> *[[Sir Edward James Harland, 1st Baronet]] (1831–1895), shipbuilder and politician, co-founder of [[Harland and Wolff]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Raising Titanic idea |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/local/raising-titanic-idea-1-4129550 |access-date=26 June 2016 |work=The Scarborough News |date=12 January 2012}}</ref> *[[Dick Hewitt]] (1943–2017), [[Moorthorpe]]-born footballer.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dowey |first1=Martin |title=Boro legend Hewitt passes away |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/boro-legend-hewitt-passes-away-1-8800563 |access-date=13 October 2017 |work=The Scarborough News |date=12 October 2017 |archive-date=30 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190530000616/https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/boro-legend-hewitt-passes-away-1-8800563 |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[Susan Hill]] (born 1942), novelist.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Eden |first1=Richard |title=Husband of The Woman in Black author Susan Hill exits, stage left |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/10502830/Husband-of-The-Woman-in-Black-author-Susan-Hill-exits-stage-left.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/celebritynews/10502830/Husband-of-The-Woman-in-Black-author-Susan-Hill-exits-stage-left.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=26 June 2016 |work=The Telegraph |date=8 December 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref> *[[Florence Hooton]] (1912–1988), cellist, was born in Scarborough. *[[Paul Ingle]] (born 1972), former [[List of featherweight boxing champions|IBF featherweight]] champion.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ingle back up off canvas 15 years after fight that nearly killed him |url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/boxing/ingle-back-up-off-canvas-15-years-after-fight-that-nearly-killed-him-1-7287087 |access-date=29 June 2016 |work=Yorkshire Post |date=1 June 2015 |archive-date=16 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916004758/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/boxing/ingle-back-up-off-canvas-15-years-after-fight-that-nearly-killed-him-1-7287087 |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[Ben Kingsley|Sir Ben Kingsley]] (born 1943), (b. [[Snainton]], 1943), Oscar-winning actor.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Haywood |first1=Jo |title=Oscar winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley returns to his Yorkshire beginnings |journal=Yorkshire Life |date=12 January 2010 |url=http://www.yorkshirelife.co.uk/people/celebrity-interviews/oscar_winning_actor_sir_ben_kingsley_returns_to_his_yorkshire_beginnings_1_1632215 |access-date=24 June 2016 |archive-date=12 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812211447/http://www.yorkshirelife.co.uk/people/celebrity-interviews/oscar_winning_actor_sir_ben_kingsley_returns_to_his_yorkshire_beginnings_1_1632215 |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[Charles Laughton]] (1899–1962), actor, screenwriter, film producer and director.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Callow |first1=Simon |title=Charles Laughton: Dazzling player of monsters, misfits and kings |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/9700251/Charles-Laughton-dazzling-player-of-monsters-misfits-and-kings.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/9700251/Charles-Laughton-dazzling-player-of-monsters-misfits-and-kings.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=24 June 2016 |work=The Telegraph |date=24 November 2012}}{{cbignore}}</ref> *[[Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton]] (1830–1896), painter and sculptor.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lord Frederic Leighton |url=http://www.scarboroughcivicsociety.org.uk/Frederic-Lord-Leighton.php |website=Scarborough Civic Society |access-date=26 June 2016 |archive-date=15 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815204835/http://www.scarboroughcivicsociety.org.uk/Frederic-Lord-Leighton.php |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[John Hick]] (1922–2012), philosopher of religion.<ref>{{cite news |title=Professor John Hick Obituary |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/religion-obituaries/9087324/Professor-John-Hick.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/religion-obituaries/9087324/Professor-John-Hick.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |access-date=26 June 2016 |work=The Telegraph |date=16 February 2012}}{{cbignore}}</ref> *[[James Paul Moody]], (1887–1912), sixth officer of the ill-fated [[Titanic|RMS ''Titanic'']]. *[[Bill Nicholson (footballer)|Bill Nicholson]], (1919–2004), footballer and manager. *[[Mikey North]] (born 1986), ''[[Coronation Street]]'' actor. *[[Jake Pratt]] (born 1996), actor.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/york/hi/people_and_places/arts_and_culture/newsid_8215000/8215026.stm |title=From silly billy to Billy Elliot! |last=Yeomans |first=Fay |date=22 August 2009 |work=BBC York & North Yorkshire |access-date=4 July 2021 |archive-date=9 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709184303/http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/york/hi/people_and_places/arts_and_culture/newsid_8215000/8215026.stm |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[Benjamin Pulleyne]], Oxford don and headmaster of [[Gresham's School]]<ref>"PULLAN (or PULLEYNE), Benjamin", in [[John Venn]], ''[[Alumni Cantabrigienses]]'' Part II. 1752–1900, Vol. V Pace – Spyers (1953), [https://archive.org/details/p2alumnicantabri05univuoft/page/214/mode/1up p. 214]</ref> *[[Jimmy Savile]] (1926–2011), media personality and prolific sex offender. Resided in Scarborough and is buried there in an unmarked grave.<ref>{{cite news |title=Jimmy Savile to be stripped of Scarborough honour |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2012/oct/31/jimmy-savile-stripped-honour |access-date=27 November 2018 |work=The Guardian |date=31 October 2012 |archive-date=27 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127064822/https://www.theguardian.com/media/2012/oct/31/jimmy-savile-stripped-honour |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[Robert de Scardeburgh]] (died c. 1351), [[Lord Chief Justice of Ireland]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Hunt |first1=William |title=The Dictionary of National Biography 1885 – 1900 Volume 50 |date=1904 |publisher=Smith, Elder & Co |location=London |page=398}}</ref> * *[[The Sitwells]], (born late 1800s), artistic, musical and literary family.<ref>{{cite news |title=At home with the Sitwells |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/local/at-home-with-the-sitwells-1-1456558 |access-date=26 June 2016 |work=The Scarborough News |date=24 July 2009}}</ref> *[[William Smith (geologist)|William Smith]], ''The Father of English Geology'', lived in Scarborough where he suggested the design for the [[Rotunda Museum|Rotunda]].<ref>{{cite web |date=2012 |title=The Geological Society of London – Map of Scarborough, 1831 |url=https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/Library-and-Information-Services/Exhibitions/William-Strata-Smith/Final-years/Map-of-Scarborough |access-date=15 April 2021 |website=The Geological Society of London |archive-date=15 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415193910/https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/Library-and-Information-Services/Exhibitions/William-Strata-Smith/Final-years/Map-of-Scarborough |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[Penelope Wilton|Dame Penelope Wilton]] (born 1946), actress.<ref>{{cite news |title=Scarborough-born actress Penelope Wilton picks up first Olivier Award |url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/scarborough-born-actress-penelope-wilton-picks-up-first-olivier-award-1-7205995 |access-date=26 June 2016 |work=Yorkshire Post |date=12 April 2015 |archive-date=15 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915072907/http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/scarborough-born-actress-penelope-wilton-picks-up-first-olivier-award-1-7205995 |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[Robert Palmer (singer)]] (1949-2003), went to school in Scarborough. ==Notes== {{reflist|group="note"}} ==References== {{reflist}} ===Bibliography=== *{{cite web |first=Emily Wortis |last=Leider |title=A writer's resort |work=[[The New York Times]] |date=14 October 1990 |url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0CE4DB173DF937A25753C1A966958260&sec=travel&spon=&pagewanted=print |access-date=10 September 2014}} *{{cite book |editor-last=Page |editor-first=William |editor1-link=William Page (historian) |title=A History of the County of York North Riding: Volume 2' |publisher=[[Institute of Historical Research]] |year=1923 |url=http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=64705 |series=[[Victoria County History]] |chapter=The Borough of Scarborough |pages=538–560}} == External links == {{Commons category|Scarborough, North Yorkshire}} {{Wikivoyage|Scarborough}} <!--======================== {{No more links}} ============================ | PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS IN ADDING MORE LINKS TO THIS ARTICLE. 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'@@ -431,5 +431,5 @@ *[[Jimmy Savile]] (1926–2011), media personality and prolific sex offender. Resided in Scarborough and is buried there in an unmarked grave.<ref>{{cite news |title=Jimmy Savile to be stripped of Scarborough honour |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2012/oct/31/jimmy-savile-stripped-honour |access-date=27 November 2018 |work=The Guardian |date=31 October 2012 |archive-date=27 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127064822/https://www.theguardian.com/media/2012/oct/31/jimmy-savile-stripped-honour |url-status=live }}</ref> *[[Robert de Scardeburgh]] (died c. 1351), [[Lord Chief Justice of Ireland]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=Hunt |first1=William |title=The Dictionary of National Biography 1885 – 1900 Volume 50 |date=1904 |publisher=Smith, Elder & Co |location=London |page=398}}</ref> -*[[John Senior]] (born 1960), survivor of the [[Lakonia disaster]] and founder of [[Heroes Welcome UK]].<ref>{{cite journal |last=Titley |first=Chris |title=Scarborough's John Senior |journal=Yorkshire Life |url=http://www.yorkshirelife.co.uk/people/scarborough_s_john_senior_fighting_to_support_british_troops_with_heroes_welcome_1_1643921 |access-date=27 June 2016 |archive-date=7 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307232653/http://www.yorkshirelife.co.uk/people/scarborough_s_john_senior_fighting_to_support_british_troops_with_heroes_welcome_1_1643921 |url-status=live }}</ref> +* *[[The Sitwells]], (born late 1800s), artistic, musical and literary family.<ref>{{cite news |title=At home with the Sitwells |url=http://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/local/at-home-with-the-sitwells-1-1456558 |access-date=26 June 2016 |work=The Scarborough News |date=24 July 2009}}</ref> *[[William Smith (geologist)|William Smith]], ''The Father of English Geology'', lived in Scarborough where he suggested the design for the [[Rotunda Museum|Rotunda]].<ref>{{cite web |date=2012 |title=The Geological Society of London – Map of Scarborough, 1831 |url=https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/Library-and-Information-Services/Exhibitions/William-Strata-Smith/Final-years/Map-of-Scarborough |access-date=15 April 2021 |website=The Geological Society of London |archive-date=15 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415193910/https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/Library-and-Information-Services/Exhibitions/William-Strata-Smith/Final-years/Map-of-Scarborough |url-status=live }}</ref> '
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