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, overlooking the town's South Bay. Built in 1844, it was Scarborough's first purpose-built hotel and has been extensively renovated to 21st-century four-star status.

History

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at official website and opened by John Fairgray Sharpin on 10 June 1845. It was one of the first purpose-built hotels in the world as well as the first in Scarborough. The hotel has been a location for television and film productions, including '' Little Voice'', ''

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. The hotel lost its 1978 "four-star"

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in the 1990s and was purchased by a new owner in February 2000. Four-star status was restored in 2008.

Redevelopment controversy

In 2005, the hotel overcame objections by local residents and secured approval for plans to increase its accommodation to 161 bedrooms. In 2007, there were successful public objections to decking and a gazebo erected in front of the hotel without planning permission, and to inappropriate artificial construction material.Hotel chief 'stunned' by planning decision
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References

*"Scarborough 150 Years of Hospitality" by Basics Plus Scarborough; 72 page paperback book sold locally *Scarborough library and information centre Vernon Road Local History section

External links

Official website

Live webcamera feed looking over South Bay
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