Scarborough, North Yorkshire
| Scarborough | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Scarborough in September 2012 |
|
 Scarborough
|
|
| Scarborough shown within North Yorkshire | |
| Population | 61,749 |
| 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 | |
Scarborough lighthouse, home to Scarborough Yacht Club
|
|
| Coordinates | 54°16′55″N 0°23′24″W / 54.281882°N 0.389905°W |
|---|---|
| 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.
...
Wikipedia