The North Yorkshire coastal town is famed for its beaches, stunning rugged limestone cliffs and tourist amenities.
Scarborough railway station opened in July 1845, bringing with it a tidal wave of tourism.
These Hulton Archive photographs show life in Scarborough during the early 19th century.
1. Retro Scarborough
circa 1913: Holiday crowds listen to the band playing in the bandstand at the Spa, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Photo: Hulton Archive
2. Couples jaunt
circa 1913: Couples enjoying a bit of sea air, walking along the cliffs at Scarborough. Photo: Hulton Archive
3. Holidaymakers
1913: Holidaymakers at the Spa at Scarborough. Photo: Alfred Hind Robinson
4. Fishing
circa 1912: A group of men sea angling from the harbour at Scarborough. Photo: Alfred Hind Robinson