Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Scarborough College
Scarborough College — a school heritage in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Scarborough College is a school heritage located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
Scarborough College is an educational institution located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its historic buildings and expansive grounds, contributing to the area's architectural heritage.
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Background
History
The foundation stone for Scarborough College was laid in 1898, and the school opened on 18 September 1901. The building was designed by Edwin Cooper and later became Grade II listed. By 1907, the school had 70 boys. Following the German Navy's Raid on Scarborough, Hartlepool and Whitby in December 1914, the headmaster decided Scarborough was too unsafe for pupils so the school evacuated to Park Hotel, Keswick for a year. During World War II, pupils were evacuated to Marske Hall, Swaledale, from 1940 to 1946. The Royal Air Force (RAF) commandeered the school site and used it as the base of No. 17 Initial Training Wing, which provided basic training in aircraft mechanics, navigation,…
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- Coordinates
- 54.2645, -0.3968
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Scarborough
- Postcode
- YO11 3BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Established
- 1896
- Official site
- www.scarboroughcollege.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7430273 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Scarborough College (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scarborough College?
- Scarborough College is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO11 3BA), in the parish of Scarborough.
- When was Scarborough College built?
- Built or established in 1896.
- Is Scarborough College free to visit?
- Yes, Scarborough College is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scarborough College?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO11 3BA. It sits within the Scarborough and Whitby parliamentary constituency.