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.
9. North Bay Pier
The end of pier building, which provided shelter from the elements. Photo: Max Payne Archive
10. North Bay Pier
In 1890, the Scarborough Promenade Pier Company began an expensive improvement of their new acquisition, spending £10,000 redecking the walkway, installing electric lights, providing 'automatic machines' and building a row of shops at the landward entrance and a pavilion at the seaward end. Photo: Max Payne Archive
11. North Bay Pier
The original toll booths were replaced by an entrance building and restaurant but even top-name variety shows failed to generate sufficient income and the pier was sold again in 1904, for £3,500. Photo: Max Payne Archive
12. North Bay Pier
A violent storm on January 7 1905 destroyed the whole structure leaving the pavilion isolated. Photo: Max Payne Archive