Historical Timeline
Explore Scarborough's history through the years
2017
February 20th, 2017
A Lidl supermarket was built on the site...
A Lidl supermarket was built on the site and opened 16 February 2017....
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May 20th, 2015
The 2015 Tour de Yorkshire was a cycling...
The 2015 Tour de Yorkshire was a cycling stage race that took place in Yorkshire in May 2015. It was the first edition of the Tour de Yorkshire and wa...
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The 2015 Tour de Yorkshire was a cycling...
The 2015 Tour de Yorkshire was a cycling stage race that took place in Yorkshire in May 2015. It was the first edition of the Tour de Yorkshire and wa...
Read More2007
September 14th, 2007
June 20th, 2007
The Athletic Ground, latterly known as the McCain...
The Athletic Ground, latterly known as the McCain Stadium, was a football stadium located on Seamer Road in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It ...
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The stadium became vacant in June 2007 when...
The stadium became vacant in June 2007 when Scarborough FC went out of business and the new Scarborough Athletic club initially played outside the tow...
Read More1996
April 24th, 1996
Stephen Joseph Theatre
The Stephen Joseph Theatre opened in its current location at the former Odeon cinema....
Read More1991
September 19th, 1991
The arena had dual usage in the 1991–92,...
The arena had dual usage in the 1991–92, when the Scarborough Pirates (Rugby League) played at the ground, only four games had crowds in excess of 1...
Read MoreMay 9th, 1991
Sea Life Centre Opens
The North Sea Life Centre opened its doors, becoming a major tourist attraction....
Read More1990
July 19th, 1990
Scarborough played Red Star Belgrade in a friendly...
Scarborough played Red Star Belgrade in a friendly at the stadium in July 1990, which Red Star won 4–2. Red Star subsequently won the European Cup t...
Read More1987
August 19th, 1987
Middlesbrough, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Brighton and Hove...
Middlesbrough, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Brighton and Hove Albion & Bradford City in cup ties, whilst also hosting a series of league clashes...
Read MoreJanuary 1st, 1987
The stadium hosted league football from 1987, when...
The stadium hosted league football from 1987, when the club won promotion to the Football League, until relegation in 1999. Although Scarborough’s 1...
Read More1960
January 1st, 1960
The ground was used briefly for Greyhound racing...
The ground was used briefly for Greyhound racing on Tuesday nights, during the summer months of July & August, in the early 1960's. The cours...
Read More1938
January 19th, 1938
The ground was the venue for twenty-four Scarborough...
The ground was the venue for twenty-four Scarborough fixtures, that had in excess of 6,000 spectators. The biggest attendance was in January 1938, vs ...
Read More1926
January 1st, 1926
Scarborough RUFC played its home games at the...
Scarborough RUFC played its home games at the stadium, during the club's inaugural season of 1926–27. 1000+ attendances at matches persuaded th...
Read More1920
May 15th, 1920
Opening of Scarborough Castle (visitor attraction)
The medieval castle was officially opened to the public as a tourist attraction....
Read More1914
December 16th, 1914
WW1 Bombardment
German warships shelled Scarborough, causing significant damage and marking the first attack on British soil....
Read More1912
June 19th, 1912
Peasholm Park Opens
The Oriental-themed Peasholm Park was officially opened to the public....
Read More1898
January 1st, 1898
The venue was first opened in 1898, when...
The venue was first opened in 1898, when Scarborough F.C. moved from playing at Scarborough Cricket Club. In 1988, under a sponsorship deal, the club ...
Read More1894
January 1st, 1894
Between 1894 and 1935 it was part of...
Between 1894 and 1935 it was part of the Skirlaugh Rural District, and from 1935 to 1974 part of the Holderness Rural District, in the East Riding of ...
Read More1876
September 4th, 1876
1867
July 24th, 1867
Grand Hotel Opens
The Grand Hotel, once the largest hotel in Europe, opened its doors to guests for the first time....
Read MoreJanuary 1st, 1867
Albemarle Baptist Church is a Grade II listed...
Albemarle Baptist Church is a Grade II listed church located on Albemarle Crescent, central Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It was designed in ...
Read More1845
July 7th, 1845
Railway Station Opens
Scarborough railway station was opened, connecting the town to York and the national rail network....
Read More1829
August 31st, 1829
Rotunda Museum
The Rotunda Museum, one of the oldest purpose-built museums in the world, opened....
Read More1827
July 19th, 1827
1806
September 13th, 1806
1626
May 15th, 1626
Scarborough Spa Discovery
The healing waters of Scarborough Spa were discovered by Mrs. Thomasin Farrer....
Read More1253
August 22nd, 1253
First Scarborough Fair
The historic Scarborough Fair began, which would run for centuries and inspire the famous folk song....
Read MoreJanuary 22nd, 1253
1242
January 1st, 1242
Aldbrough is a village and civil parish in...
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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