SCARBOROUGH.

Scarborough is a town on the North sea coast of North Yorkshire, England. The town lies between 10 - 230 feet above sea level, rising steeply northward and westward from the harbour onto limestone cliffs. Around the harbour is the oldest part of the town and is protected by a rocky headland. Scarborough is the largest holiday resort on the Yorkshire Coast. Scarborough is the top tourist destination on the East Coast of England and is often referred to as Brighton of the North.

Looking over Scarborough from Oliver`s Mount.

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Scarborough Harbour in the middle distance and Scarborough Castle in the far distance.

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The Grand Hotel is to the top right of this photo. Just to the left of the hotel, near centre is the Central Tramway.

Central Tramway :---- The track is 71 metres long on a 1 in 2 gradient. The track is standard gauge ( 48 1/2in ). The Funicular is operated by two cars.

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One corner of the Limestone Cliffs on top of which is Scarborough Castle.

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View overlooking Scarborough from one of it`s cliff tops.

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In the far central distance is Oliver`s Mount.

Oliver`s Mount :---- is an area of high ground overlooking Scarborough, a Tribute Monument to the war dead is to be found here. Oliver`s Mount is primarily known for it`s Motorcycle Races and also Car Rallies and Hill Climb events. There is a cafe there as well and there is nothing more pleasant on a nice day to drink your coffee or tea while looking at the beautiful views over Scarborough.

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