The story of Scarborough’s lost North Bay Pier - and how it was destroyed.placeholder image
The story of Scarborough’s lost North Bay Pier - and how it was destroyed.

The story of Scarborough’s lost North Bay Pier - and how it was destroyed

By Corinne Macdonald
Published 16th Jun 2021, 16:08 BST
Updated 17th Jun 2021, 08:07 BST

Looking out on Scarborough’s North Bay now it’s hard to imagine there was once a 300m pier jutting out into the sea.

But for almost 40 years, a pier stood in the water for residents and tourists to enjoy before it was destroyed. Explore the story of this lost landmark with these 17 photographs, from the Max Payne Archive.

Construction began on the pier on September 14 1866.

1. North Bay Pier

Construction began on the pier on September 14 1866. Photo: Max Payne Archive

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Compared to other piers in the country, such as Brighton and Blackpool, Scarborough’s was a simpler structure, much smaller at only 300m.

2. North Bay Pier

Compared to other piers in the country, such as Brighton and Blackpool, Scarborough’s was a simpler structure, much smaller at only 300m. Photo: Max Payne Archive

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The pier cost £6,000 to build, initial facilities included angling and a pier head shelter for band concerts.

3. North Bay Pier

The pier cost £6,000 to build, initial facilities included angling and a pier head shelter for band concerts. Photo: Max Payne Archive

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The pier, seen here from Albert Road (Chain Hill), was constructed between 1886 and 1890 and pre-dated Royal Albert Drive, which has not yet been built in this photo.

4. North Bay Pier

The pier, seen here from Albert Road (Chain Hill), was constructed between 1886 and 1890 and pre-dated Royal Albert Drive, which has not yet been built in this photo. Photo: Max Payne Archive

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