Retro Scarborough : Photos show life on the Yorkshire coast in the early 19th century

For centuries, Scarborough has been a haven for holidaymakers.

By Rebecca Marano

Published 3rd Dec 2022, 10:28 BST

Updated 3rd Dec 2022, 10:29 BST

The North Yorkshire coastal town is famed for its beaches, stunning rugged limestone cliffs and tourist amenities.

Scarborough railway station opened in July 1845, bringing with it a tidal wave of tourism.

These Hulton Archive photographs show life in Scarborough during the early 19th century.

circa 1913: Holiday crowds listen to the band playing in the bandstand at the Spa, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

1. Retro Scarborough

circa 1913: Holiday crowds listen to the band playing in the bandstand at the Spa, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Hulton Archive

circa 1913: Couples enjoying a bit of sea air, walking along the cliffs at Scarborough.

2. Couples jaunt

circa 1913: Couples enjoying a bit of sea air, walking along the cliffs at Scarborough. Photo: Hulton Archive

1913: Holidaymakers at the Spa at Scarborough.

3. Holidaymakers

1913: Holidaymakers at the Spa at Scarborough. Photo: Alfred Hind Robinson

circa 1912: A group of men sea angling from the harbour at Scarborough.

4. Fishing

circa 1912: A group of men sea angling from the harbour at Scarborough. Photo: Alfred Hind Robinson

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