A sequence of picture-postcard images of the North Yorkshire coast set to music.........Enjoy! The great Samuel Johnson aphorism about London can certainly well apply to Scarborough. There is so much to like about this seaside town it is really unlikely that you will get tired of it! Surrounded by lush countryside, the Yorkshire Wolds to the south, North Yorkshire Moors to the north, Scarborough's Old Town clings to the headland on which is surmounted by the 12th century castle. On the far side is North Bay, is a broad sweep of blue sea and sand with the North Yorkshire Moors extending into the distance. There's something about the scenic splendour the bracing salty air and perhaps at one time the famous mineral waters that makes this place so inspirational, where music, theatre and art still flourish. The video begins at the iconic Victorian 'Spa Bridge' which frames beautifully the very first glimpse of the sea on arrival. The lighthouse stands proudly on Vincent's Pier adjacent to the colourful little fair ground. The red tile roofs of the Old Town snuggle closely together in the hollow below the castle's curtain wall. On the opposite side of the bay beneath the wooded South Cliff Howard Beaumont plays his Kwai organ in the Spa Suncourt. The views from here are splendid and form an amazing backdrop to all sorts of musical entertainment. Not least the legendary 'Scarborough Spa Orchestra', the very last surviving seaside orchestra still casting their musical spell over a captivated audience. An elegant 'Belle' in diving mode, poses high above the sands where donkeys trudge their traditional children's beach rides, and where salt-sea air naturally mingles with the tantalizing aroma of freshly cooked fish and chips. Beside the Spa Bridge is the distinctive 'Rotunda Museum' dedicated to William Smith founder of modern geology. A history written in rocky layers so evident along this hertiage coast. Meanwhile a famous steam-train named 'The Lancashire Fusilier' bearing the title 'Scarborough Spa Express' pulls into the station next to what is reputed to be the longest station platform bench ever! Opposite the station is the art-deco 'Stephen Joseph' theatre, once a classic Odean cinema it stands as an outstanding example of the 1930's architecture. Overlooking South Bay next to the castle is the ancient church of St Marys here lies the grave of Anne Bronte... Over the Castle keep and a verant plateau protruding seawards North Bay extends towards Scalby Mill. Now a popular real ale pub it stands beside the rocky climb to the coastal path. A trio of white pyramids feature at the head of the bay, this is the 'Sea Life Centre' which is open to the public and is where much valuable marine conservation work is carried out. From here take the little train to Peasholm Park, the station you arrive at is beside the new open-air theatre. The park is based on a Japanise theme with echos of the Chinese Willow Pattern... lake, bridge pagoda etc.... In Summer sweet sounds of the Spa Orcheatra waft over the landscape from their island bandstand. Back to South Bay, the Smuggler's Apprentice statues donated by a resident, occupy their place carring contraband from a secret inlet below the pier, as on North Bay the weary Old Soldier 'Freddy Gilroy' sits thoughtfully haunted still by the memories of terrible war and contemplating the utter frutility of it all.But this is a place of healing pleasure and inspirational natural beauty. May it not be spoilt further by inappropriate developments! God save our lovely countryside and iconic seaside vistas! The lovely street murals can be found on 'Bland's Cliffe' just off the Foreshore....Enjoy! Sound track - Scarborough Fair - High Oaks Symphony Pop Orchestra Howard Beaumont and Trio featuring the Hammond B3 - 'I Concentrate On You' by Cole Porter H. Beaumont Organ - 'The Shaker Song'. 'Popular Song' from Facade by William Walton... Academy of St Martin in the Fields/ Sir Neville Marriner .... 'Pied-en-l'air', from the Capriol Suite by Peter Warlock.

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1. very nice