One of the most striking images in this collection of photos is of the sea defences at Robin Hood's Bay, they certainly appear much more substantial now. Take time to compare the images of the past with what you know to be there now, some of these pictures may really surprise you!
. Historic images of the Yorkshire Coast
circa 1900: Robin Hood's Bay Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images
. Historic images of the Yorkshire Coast
1912: The foreshore at Scarborough Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images
. Historic images of the Yorkshire Coast
A beach scene at Filey, circa 1910. Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images
. Historic images of the Yorkshire Coast
8th April 1931: Sandsend village near Whitby Photo: Fox Photos/Getty Images
. Historic images of the Yorkshire Coast
Shrimping on the beach at Scarborough sands, circa 1912. Photo: A. H. Robinson/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
. Historic images of the Yorkshire Coast
circa 1913: Building a sandcastle on the beach at Bridlington Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images
. Historic images of the Yorkshire Coast
The coast at Scarborough Photo: Photo by Alfred Hind Robinson/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
5. Historic images of the Yorkshire Coast
circa 1913: Building a sandcastle on the beach at Bridlington Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images
6. Historic images of the Yorkshire Coast
The coast at Scarborough Photo: Photo by Alfred Hind Robinson/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
7. Historic images of the Yorkshire Coast
1913: A view towards the Spa from the beach at Scarborough. Photo: Alfred Hind Robinson/A H Robinson/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
8. Historic images of the Yorkshire Coast
circa 1913: Day-trippers on the North Beach at Scarborough where they are offered rides, bathing machines and a souvenir stall, as well as the beach itself. Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images