We currently have 22 volunteers aged from 20 to 80 years old, both male and female. Most volunteer in our Centre for 2 to 3 hours a week during our opening times of 11am to 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday, all year round. They meet and greet the public, scan and index our archives, update our website and social media, plan and create exhibitions, help with fundraising, give talks to school and community groups.
We are always looking for new friendly volunteers to come on board. Many thanks go to our volunteer, Colin Coupland, who worked from 2009 - 2014 building this website by reading and summarizing many newspaper articles.
We are always looking for new friendly volunteers to come on board. Many thanks go to our volunteer, Colin Coupland, who worked from 2009 - 2014 building this website by reading and summarizing many newspaper articles.
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History Box is a converted BT red phone box with historic pictures and an audio guide to the town's history. Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, entrance free. Location opposite the harbour and Mutiny Bar. Disabled Access: We aim to be fully inclusive to all members of society but unfortunately our entrance doorway is narrow so a wide electric wheelchair or scooter would not fit through.
How to get to us
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From York take the main A64 road to Scarborough. Continue into town until you see signs for the South Bay beach. Turn right and travel down the Valley Road until you arrive at the seafront. Turn left and travel along the seafront until you get to the traffic lights of the West Pier. Turn left and go up Eastborough for about 200 meters/yards until you see the Maritime Heritage Centre on your left at 45 Eastborough, YO11 1NH.
Schools / community outreach / talks
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Due to the size of our premises, we can only accommodate groups of 12-15 at a time, but larger groups can be split into two and one group taken on a tour of the harbor and old town or art gallery whilst the others are in the Centre. Our volunteers are always happy to visit your group and deliver a presentation about Scarborough's amazing maritime history.
Britain's First Seaside Resort
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In our document archive we hold a copy of 'The Adshead Report', dated 1938. How would you respond if you were asked by the Town Hall to decide which buildings and amenities in Scarborough should be demolished? What would you like to se. The sea water bathing movement favoured early morning immersion before the waters could warm up.
Scarborough & Seaside
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As the first seaside resort in Britain, 50 years before Brighton, Scarborough pioneered "bathing machines" for women, who entered the ocean clad in vast garments, helped by servant women, from horse drawn sheds on wheels. One of these has now been closed do.
Scarborough Fire Brigade In 1847 Scarborough Corporation created an organised fire brigade using equipment provided by various insurance companies and appointing a Fire Brigade Superintendent.The photograph display depicts the development of the. A block of buildings on Scarborough's Sandside has had a remarkable history.
Scarborough Fire Brigade In 1847 Scarborough Corporation created an organised fire brigade using equipment provided by various insurance companies and appointing a Fire Brigade Superintendent.The photograph display depicts the development of the. A block of buildings on Scarborough's Sandside has had a remarkable history.
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