Another overcast cool day but we were keen to travel down to Scarborough as it has the distinction of being Britain's first resort,the Queen of the Yorkshire Coast and is one of the most popular seaside destinations in Britain.
The history of the seaside is effectively mirrored in the history and heritage of Scarborough .Many of the buildings represent milestones on the long and eventful journey from obscure fishing village to thriving seaside town.
From the mid 17 th century onwards, the far spreading fame of the medicinal Spa waters brought the rich, the well connected and the fashionable to Scarborough every season.Much earlier than anywhere else, too, sea bathing became an acceptable feature of the Scarborough Experience.
These discerning early visitors sought pleasure as well as health.They demanded,and were prepared to pay for,the best of everything,from accommodation,food and drink to theatrical performances,elegant balls and banquets.

We drove in ,sought a park,then went exploring.It was cool! We were blown away by the retro opulence of some of the buildings.
The fun parlours were full of families fully engaged in the activities on offer.Sweet shops full of fudge and rock were doing an incredible trade,this is very popular!
The place was humming and it was like taking a step back in time .
The Grand Hotel was completed in 1867 and was ready for occupation and was reputed to be the largest and most advanced hotel in Europe.
Scarborough Fair,now celebrated in the song popularised by Simon and Garfunkel,flourished for over 500 years.Between 15th August and 29th September every year,the annual herring fish fair was held mainly on the sands.it also extended to the narrow streets and ale houses of the Old Town which was crowded with local tradesman and European merchants,as well as minstrels,fortune tellers,quack doctors and dentists and many others.Scarborough Fair had faded into history by the end of the 18th century and was last held in 1778,though still very much alive in local folklore.
Scarborough's 12 th century Norman Castle has a peaceful role today as a major tourist attraction,in marked contrast to its often warlike and bloodthirsty past.
After walking and exploring the surrounds of Scarborough we had lunch and headed back to the moors for a last glimpse before heading back to Whitby to pack up ready to drive to Liverpool tomorrow .
On Saturday we head to France .
We will drive to Liverpool tomorrow and hopefully have a few hours to have a look around before heading off on another adventure.