Scarborough, North Yorkshire, UK

Scarborough Castle

One of the most prominent features of Scarborough is the castle located on the headland. Most people don't realize it was the Romans who were the first to use the headland as a defensive base.
Around 370AD they built a signaling station which was used when the attacking Saxons were sighted off the coast. Fires were lit on the headland which would warn the Roman forces of impending attacks.
By the 12th century a castle had been built on the headland and a town shot up around it mainly through the port which was used as a base for fishermen and exporting goods.
Through the centuries Scarborough's population has suffered various setbacks through wars and disease.

For a complete history timeline, please visit:
www.scarboroughhistory.co.uk

The Spa Complex, Scarborough

It was in the 17th century when Scarborough revealed it's jewel in the crown with a discovery of a spring at the bottom of the cliffs which contained traces of iron. This was a major discovery and Scarborough became a spa town.
Scarborough really took off as a seaside resort in the 18th century when sea bathing became popular.
From then Scarborough has really flourished and still enjoys a large tourist economy all year round.
Although the summer months are the busiest time Scarborough is a beautiful get away destination even when it is snowing!

Nowadays the Spa complex is used for conferences, exhibitions and shows. If you would like more details please visit their website.
The Scarborough Spa Complex website.

Scarborough Foreshore

Scarborough is located on the east coast of england and is one of the premiere seaside resorts on the Yorkshire coastline. It's main feature is the headland which gives Scarborough two very different bays.

The North bay is picturesque and only has a few buildings dotting the view. The most prominent being of the Sea Life Centre located at the very north of the bay. This stands out because of the white pyramids which house the centre.
A new development is currently underway which is creating apartments, cinema, shops and more and will transform the view dramatically.

The South bay, pictured above, is where all the attractions are and is definitely what modern Scarborough is famous for. With it's golden sandy beach and amusement arcades, shops, restaurants and the smell of fish and chips make it one of the quintessential parts of the UK tourist economy.

Another view over the North Bay which shows the Sea Life Centre pyramids and open countryside behind.

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