‘The sea, once it casts its spell,
Holds one in its net forever’
~ Jacques Cousteau
A STUDY of the Coastal Town of SCARBOROUGH in NORTH YORKHIRE.
TEE – Genealogist. Grave Hunter. Writer. Whatever…
Sleuthing Yorkshire and Beyond.
Scarboro’ a One-Place Study
Situated on the exhilarating coastline of North Yorkshire and affectionately known as the ‘Queen of English watering places’ – the town of Scarboro’ occupies a fascinating place within the history of seaside resorts.
And along with a history of besieged castles, dinosaur remains, literary prodigies, fishing ports, religious persecution, folklore, medicinal drinking waters, smuggling, and pirate radio – Scarboro’ still enjoys an enduring charm.
From a population of just over 32,000 in 1801 – Scarboro’ Gothic is a record of this unique town, its history and the local characters from the heady days of the Georgian era until the dawn of the Edwardian epoch.
A Sea of Stories…
‘In a sea of stories, find the right one to tell, and the right way to tell it.’
~ Richard LINKLATER
“There is little company here, the handsome Countess stayed but two days… little good fish here and very deare.
I have heard much of the agreeableness of Scarborough but think it a very dull place.”
~ The Right Honorable Lady Mary Eyre née Belasyse (1736-1804)
For the Want of Cheap Fish?
“Sea bathing, or any cold bathing must now be delicious for never did I feel hotter Weather.
A dip in the Sea at seven o’clock this morning. I am sure I shall find great benefit from it, as I felt so well & had so fine a glow when I came out of the water, which they tell me is a sure sign of its agreeing with the Constitution.
I like this place exceedingly & shall leave it with regret, tho’ not for the sake of the society.”
~ Judith Noel Lady Milbanke née Wentworth (1751-1822)
