During the 19C, many locals and holidaymakers would come to St-Martin-on-the-Hill, one of the finest religious buildings designed by George Frederick Bodley (1827-1907), with a remarkable collection of Pre-Raphaelite religious art.

Founded by Cistercians in 118, St Mary's is the old parish church of Scarborough. Anne Bronte , who died in 1849, is buried in the cemetery.

Take a stroll along the seafront and see the enormous spa centre that has been turned into a conference and amusement centre at great expense. The elegant Crescent was begun in 1833 and is lined with fine stone villas, one of which used to belong..