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Scarborough, England

Scarborough
Scarborough, North Yorkshire. (4 of 7).jpg
Scarborough in September 2012
Scarborough is located in North Yorkshire
Scarborough
Scarborough
Scarborough shown within North Yorkshire
Population 61,749 
urban 108,600
Demonym Scarborian
OS grid reference TA040880
• London 190 mi (310 km) S
District
Shire county
Region
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town SCARBOROUGH
Postcode district YO11 – YO13
Dialling code 01723
Police North Yorkshire
Fire North Yorkshire
Ambulance Yorkshire
EU Parliament Yorkshire and the Humber
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Yorkshire
54°16′38″N 0°24′06″W / 54.2773°N 0.4017°W / 54.2773; -0.4017Coordinates: 54°16′38″N 0°24′06″W / 54.2773°N 0.4017°W / 54.2773; -0.4017
Scarborough Pier Lighthouse
St. Vincents Pier
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Scarborough lighthouse, home to Scarborough Yacht Club
Coordinates 54°16′55″N 0°23′24″W / 54.281882°N 0.389905°W / 54.281882; -0.389905
Year first constructed 1806 (first)
Year first lit 1931 (current)
Deactivated 1914-1931 (first)
Construction brick tower
Tower shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern attached to a 2-storey keeper’s house used as clubhouse by the Scarborough Yacht Club since 1952
Markings / pattern white tower, lantern and keeper’s house
Height 15 metres (49 ft)
Focal height 17 metres (56 ft)
Light source mains power
Characteristic Iso W 5s.
Fog signal blast every 60s.
Admiralty number A2592
NGA number 1976
ARLHS number ENG-121
Managing agent Scarborough Yacht Club

Scarborough (/ˈskɑːrbrə/ or /ˈskɑːrbərə/) is a town on the North Sea coast of North Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire, the town lies between 10–230 feet (3–70 m) above sea level, rising steeply northward and westward from the harbour onto limestone cliffs. The older part of the town lies around the harbour and is protected by a rocky headland.

With a population of just over 61,000, Scarborough is the largest holiday resort on the Yorkshire coast. The town has fishing and service industries, including a growing digital and creative economy, as well as being a tourist destination. Inhabitants of the town are known as Scarborians.

The most striking feature of the town's geography is a high rocky promontory pointing eastward into the North Sea. The promontory supports the 11th century ruins of Scarborough Castle and separates the seafront into two bays, to the north and south.

The South Bay was the site of the original early-medieval settlement and harbour, which form the old town. This remains the main tourist area, with a sandy beach, cafés, amusements, arcades, theatres and entertainment facilities. The modern commercial town centre has migrated 440 yards (400 m) north-west of the harbour area and 100 feet (30 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, a more pedestrian-friendly promenade, street lighting and seating.


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