14 amazing photos that capture Yorkshire seaside holidays through the years
By Sarah Wilson
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 9th May 2019, 15:19 GMT
South Bay Pool in Scarborough
For decades, visitors have been drawn to the seaside towns and villages of the rugged Yorkshire coast.
We take a look at the past and present of seaside holidays to the North Yorkshire Heritage Coast with these photos showing what's changed for holidaymakers over the years.
A diver leaps into Scarborough's South Bay Pool. Designed by Harry W. Smith and constructed in 1913, the pool was one of Scarborough's most popular attractions for tourists and locals alike.
South Bay Pool closed in 1989 and the facilities gradually fell into dereliction. In the early 2000s the pool was filled in with concrete, but holidaymakers still enjoy splashing in the sea on a sunny day.
The invention of the steam train in the early 19th century was instrumental in popularising the Yorkshire coast as a holiday destination, allowing families easier access from towns and cities.
Today, most visitors travel to the Yorkshire coast on ordinary trains. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway, however, still runs a scenic steam train service across the Yorkshire countryside.
A busy day on Scarborough beach in 1951, with the Grand Hotel looming in the background. When first constructed in 1867 it was the biggest hotel in the world and arguably experienced its heyday in the Victorian era.
The Grand Hotel still stands in Scarborough today, but in recent years has catered more towards budget travellers. Still bustling with people, Scarborough remains one of the most popular "staycation" destinations for Brits.
