In the 1640s Scarborough Castle played a crucial role in the English Civil War. As the castle controlled coastal trade and access to the Continent, it was of great strategic importance.
The town and castle of Scarborough were occupied by the . . . — — Map (db m277667) HM
There were at least two prehistoric settlements on the headland. The first around 800 BC and the second around 500 BC. Evidence for these was discovered during archaeological investigation.
Apt for storing food, and holes for wooden posts that . . . — — Map (db m277664) HM
The castle was garrisoned by Parliament after its surrender in 1645 and continued in military occupation into the 20th century. Its gun batteries commanded Scarborough Harbour and served to protect shipping.
Scarborough coastal trade was . . . — — Map (db m277672) HM
Specialist in watercolour scenes of marine and coastal subjects
This painting of the Newborough Old Bar is dated 1845 although, according to historians, the Old Bar, with notorious prison and place of confinement known as "the black hole', . . . — — Map (db m277479) HM
Scarborough Castle was founded in around 1138 by William le Gros, Count of Aumâle. With strong natural defences and command of a good harbour, the castle became one of the most important in the north of England. Its buildings were developed on an . . . — — Map (db m277665) HM
Scarborough Castle stands on a massive headland of rock which has been inhabited for nearly 3,000 years. Ringed by cliffs and the sea, this naturally defensible site has been fortified many times over the centuries. The harbour at Scarborough has . . . — — Map (db m277663) HM
The sculpture depicts a 19th century smuggler carrying casks of illicit brandy accompanied by his young apprentice. Smuggling existed as long as there was customs duty to evade. However, it reached a new peak as duties were extended to cover a wider . . . — — Map (db m277478) HM
On the morning of 16th December 1914, during the opening months of World War I, the sea fog at Scarborough lifted to reveal three German warships off the coast. At 8.05am the ships opened fire on the defenceless town and its castle, killing 17 . . . — — Map (db m277666) HM
