Here are a selection notable individuals and hometown heroes who have put Scarborough borough firmly on the map. See how many of these famous people you knew were born, lived or worked in Scarborough and Whitby.
5. Dame Susan Hill
Author Dame Susan Hill, born in Scarborough, found fame with her novels The Woman in Black - which was later adapted into a film - The Mist in the Mirror and I'm the King of the Castle. Photo: Andrew Higgins
6. Dame Penelope Wilton
Actress Dame Penelope Wilton was born in Scarborough. She is known for her roles in Downton Abbey, Ever Decreasing Circles and After Life. She was awarded an honorary doctorate by CU Scarborough in October 2022. Photo: Charles Round
7. Arthur Brown
Born in Whitby, singer Arthur Brown is known for his number one UK single "Fire" in 1968. He is considered a shock and progressive rock pioneer and a significant influence for David Bowie, Alice Cooper, Peter Gabriel and Marilyn Manson. Photo: Jo Hale/Getty Images
8. Beth Mead
Born in Whitby, Beth Mead is a footballer for Arsenal and England. She was part of the Lionesses team that won the Women's Euro 2022 final, where she was also awarded Top Goalscorer and Player of the Tournament awards. She later won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2022. Photo: Naomi Baker/Getty Images