England - Coastal North Yorkshire (Scarborough)

(2 x PiPs) Peasholm Park is on the site of a medieval manor house of Northstead which was part of the Crown Estate from the 14th century. By the beginning of the 20th century the area was open land used for farming and as allotments. In 1911 Scarborough Corporation bought some land called Tuckers Field from the Duchy of Lancaster to create a public park. It was the borough engineer, Harry W Smith, who had the idea of setting out the gardens in Japanese style. Japanese style statues in the park were purchased from Killerby Hall and exotic shrubs and flowers were imported from the home of a local retired banker who was living in the French Riviera. In 1924 the park was extended south-westwards along Peasholm Glen following the purchase of more land from the Duchy of Lancaster 1921. The Peasholm Glen Tree Trail has rare and unusual trees. A lottery-funded project there aims to conserve the trees and provides a leafleted trail identifying the most interesting and important species. The leaflet is free and is also available to download from the internet. Together with signage on site, it opens up this resource to the widest possible audience. During restoration of the site the Dicksonian Elm, a tree that was previously believed to be extinct, was discovered alive and well in Peasholm Glen. Japanese themed gardens and lake with a pagoda said to be based on the Willow Pattern pottery design, are a central feature of the park. The lake has a central island which is accessible by a Japanese-style bridge. There are waterfalls and wildlife in the more tranquil wooded areas.

The view is to the south showing Scalby Nab with Scarborough Castle beyond

The harbour today bears little resemblance to the bygone years, it is a busy centre for pleasure craft, those taking visitors out to sea on trips such as The Coronia and Regal Lady as well as sealife watching cruises and fishing trips. There are, however, still a number of fishing vessels working from the harbour, enough to make the fish market viable. The black fishing vessel in the picture sailed on the flood tide shortly after this picture was taken. The harbour is formed by three piers, the outer harbour being set aside for leisure activities while most of the port’s communal activities take place in the inner or ‘old’ harbour. The central location, close to all the many amenities that Scarborough has to offer, has led to the port being called ‘The Jewel in the Crown’ and visiting craft have a wealth of opportunities to enjoy. Scarborough has been a seaside resort since Victorian times and the attractions of the old town and castle stand alongside modern retail outlets in the town centre.

Regal Lady was built by Fellows & Co. Shipbuilders of Great Yarmouth in 1930 to withstand easterly gales with strong bulkheads down below and high free board. She was launched on the morning of 23rd May 1930 and named Oulton Belle. Entering service in late 1930 Oulton Belle soon became a favourite with her holiday passengers, operating out of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft on the Norfolk Coast of England. She ran her holiday excursions for the following nine years up until the beginning of the Second World War . On the 14th May 1940 the BBC made the following announcement:- 'The Admiralty have made an order requesting all owners of self-propelled pleasure craft between 30 and 100ft in length to send all particulars to the Admiralty within 14 days of today, if they have not already been requested'. These boats then moved along the coast to the Channel Ports. Operation Dynamo began to fall into place. Between the 28th May and 4th June 1940, 337,131 British and French troops were evacuated from the French beaches at Dunkirk. To commemorate her gallant service as part of this fleet which braved the mines, the E boats and the Luftwaffe, Regal Lady proudly flies the flag of the 'Association of Dunkirk Little Ships' at her masthead. After the evacuation, Oulton Belle returned to Great Yarmouth for a short period until being posted to the Firth of Clyde as a fleet tender. There she served out the war years transferring United States Troops from the transatlantic lines Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, after their hazardous voyage. War years over, Oulton Belle returned to her peace time duties operating out of Great Yarmouth up until 1954 when she was sold to Scarborough Cruises and renamed Regal Lady. She made her first cruise out of Scarborough in late June, 1954. Over the years since then Regal Lady has taken thousands of passengers for a taste of the sea as she cruises along the Yorkshire Coast, viewing the cliffs at Ravenscar or the Southern headland of Filey Brigg. She is much changed in appearance since she was launched, but is still a handsome old lady. She will be remembered by the thousands of people who have enjoyed their holidays on board. Most particularly she will be remembered all her life for her gallant service when she went to the rescue of the British Expeditionary Force from the beaches of Dunkirk in the spring of 1940.

All is not as it seems - there was only one black dog. The image is the result of two being stitched together. Perhaps better enlarged

One from the archive The great tower, or keep, still dominates the headland upon which Scarborough Castle stands. It was built by Henry II between 1159 and 1169. From its lofty position the tower overlooks the town and all approaches to the castle from both land and sea. The building was ruined by an intense bombardment during the siege of 1644/5 (English Civil War). This caused the collapse of the western wall and left tower much as it is seen today. The great tower is a vast structure; more than 27m (90ft) high and is set out on a square plan with walls 3.5m (12ft) thick.

Perhaps better enlarged The barbican gate and outer defences of the castle viewed from the curtain wall. The barbican gate tower and bridge were built by Henry III between 1243 and 1245, although the first reference of an earlier barbican occurs in 1175. This surviving stretch of the curtain wall was built by King John between 1202 and 1212, presumably replacing an earlier line of defence.

Probably better enlarged St Mary's Church is a parish church in Scarborough, North Yorkshire in the Church of England. It stands high above the old town, just below Scarborough Castle. The church was built in the 12th century. It was once a large church with two towers (west and central), but was largely destroyed during the siege of Scarborough Castle in the English Civil War. The church was rebuilt in the late 17th century and restored in the mid 19th century. The building now has a square tower at the east end, replacing the former central tower, and a series of stone vaulted side chapels on the south side. The internal walls are almost covered with late 18th century and early 19th-century wall monuments. The chancel was rebuilt c.1450 and subsequently destroyed in the Civil War, with some remains on the east end. During the civil war, the churchyard was used as a base to fire cannons at the castle, with the castle returning fire. The tower collapsed in 1645 and was rebuilt in 1670. The church was heavily restored in the 19th century now about half the size it once was. The church has a large graveyard, with tombs mainly of the 18th and 19th centuries. A much-visited grave is that of Anne Bronte, English novelist and poet, who died in Scarborough in 1849.

St Mary's Church is a parish church in Scarborough, North Yorkshire in the Church of England. It stands high above the old town, just below Scarborough Castle. The church was built in the 12th century. It was once a large church with two towers (west and central), but was largely destroyed during the siege of Scarborough Castle in the English Civil War. The church was rebuilt in the late 17th century and restored in the mid 19th century. The building now has a square tower at the east end, replacing the former central tower, and a series of stone vaulted side chapels on the south side. The internal walls are almost covered with late 18th century and early 19th-century wall monuments. The chancel was rebuilt c.1450 and subsequently destroyed in the Civil War, with some remains on the east end. During the civil war, the churchyard was used as a base to fire cannons at the castle, with the castle returning fire. The tower collapsed in 1645 and was rebuilt in 1670. The church was heavily restored in the 19th century now about half the size it once was.The church has a large graveyard, with tombs mainly of the 18th and 19th centuries. A much-visited grave is that of Anne Bronte, who died in Scarborough in 1849. The link (provided by trester88) is Scarborough Fair by Hayley Westenra www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiZJP_XLmrQ

This picture has been previously posted but disappeared into a black hole in cyberspace; some idiot (me) deleted it;-(( To all that commented on the original I thank you. The great tower, or keep, still dominates the headland upon which Scarborough Castle stands. It was built by Henry II between 1159 and 1169. From its lofty position the tower overlooks the town and all approaches to the castle from both land and sea. The building was ruined by an intense bombardment during the siege of 1644/5 (English Civil War). This caused the collapse of the western wall and left tower much as it is seen today. The great tower is a vast structure; more than 27m (90ft) high and is set out on a square plan with walls 3.5m (12ft) thick. The object in the foreground is a well, probably built in the 12th century. It is more than 46m (150ft) deep and the stone lining goes down 20.7m (68ft) before giving way to natural rock.

The great tower, or keep, still dominates the headland upon which Scarborough Castle stands. It was built by Henry II between 1159 and 1169. From its lofty position the tower overlooks the town and all approaches to the castle from both land and sea. The building was ruined by an intense bombardment during the siege of 1644/5 (English Civil War). This caused the collapse of the western wall and left tower much as it is seen today. The great tower is a vast structure; more than 27m (90ft) high and is set out on a square plan with walls 3.5m (12ft) thick.

The barbican or outer fortification to the castle forms a route from the gate to the great tower and was formidably defended in the Middle Ages. Perhaps best enlarged

The barbican gate, although much rebuilt, probably reflects the form of an original built in about 1300.

Perhaps best enlarged This house with its stepped gables, was probably converted from an existing building in the early 18th century as the lodging for a *master gunner. The building was altered before 1821, probably when the Ordnance Office created a lager establishment, with a storekeeper as well as a master gunner, during the Napoleonic Wars (1793-1815). A master gunner lived at Scarborough from at least 1652, at which time there were also eight gunners. Today, the house contains an exhibition on the history of the headland, upon which Scarborough Castle stands. *Master Gunners were experienced non-commissioned officers who maintained the guns, shot, gunpowder and equipment needed for cleaning, firing and transport.

A master gunner lived at Scarborough from at least 1652, at which time there were also eight gunners. Today, the house in which he lived, contains an exhibition on the history of the headland, upon which Scarborough Castle stands. *Master Gunners were experienced non-commissioned officers who maintained the guns, shot, gunpowder and equipment needed for cleaning, firing and transport.