Welcome ... All Year Round.

" Welcome to Scarborough " the board says, and I am delighted to say that it is now entirely truthful. All Year Round.

It wasn't always so. In the 1950's, 1960's and early 1970's Scarborough catered only for SUMMER tourists.

By mid September each year most businesses and attractions were locked up for the winter. The more successful proprietors were enjoying Continental Sun. The rest were working out how to survive on the Summer's earnings through a long cold Winter.

Then in the late seventies a prominent local businessman, whose home is in the background of this photo, launched a campaign to keep Scarborough open longer.

It was hard work ( I know because I was on the team that joined him) but now it is true to say that Scarborough is Open** and Welcoming, All Year Round.

** Yes, of course some things do still close out of season, but all the essentials for a good day/weekend/midweek out are available.