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Rotunda Museum

August 31st, 1829

The Rotunda Museum, one of the oldest purpose-built museums in the world, opened....

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Cliff Bridge

July 19th, 1827

The Cliff Bridge was opened, connecting the Spa with the town centre....

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Scarborough Lighthouse

September 13th, 1806

The new harbour lighthouse was first lit....

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Scarborough Spa Discovery

May 15th, 1626

The healing waters of Scarborough Spa were discovered by Mrs. Thomasin Farrer....

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First Scarborough Fair

August 22nd, 1253

The historic Scarborough Fair began, which would run for centuries and inspire the famous folk song....

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Royal Charter

January 22nd, 1253

Scarborough received its Royal Charter from King Henry III....

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Aldbrough is a village and civil parish in...
Aldbrough is a village and civil parish in...

January 1st, 1242

Aldbrough is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England, about 12 miles (19 km) north-east of Hull at the junction of the B12...

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