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.
9. Graham Peter Taylor
Born in Scarborough and residing in Whitby, G. P. Taylor found success as a best-selling author with novels Shadowmancer, Wormwood and Tersias. Photo: Graham Lindley
10. David Sillito
Scarborough is the hometown of the BBC's Media and Arts Correspondent, David Sillito. The journalist previously attended Scalby School. Photo: British Broadcasting Corporation
11. Eliza Carthy MBE
Folk musician Eliza Carthy was born in Scarborough and is known for playing the fiddle and singing. She attended Fyling Hall School near Robin Hood's Bay and resides in the Whitby area. Photo: Jo Hale/Getty Images
12. Frank Henry Mason
Frank Henry Mason was an artist, best known for his maritime paintings and art deco travel and railway posters. He moved to Scarborough with his parents in about 1890. Photo: Harry Todd/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images