There was no room to swing a cat on North Bay beach as the whole world headed to Scarborough to make the most of the hot weather in July 2001. The photo is one of 34 memories from around the seaside resort in the early 2000s. It features local landmarks, shops, sport and fundraising as well as memories of news stories dominating the headlines from back in the day. READ MORE: 31 of the best photos take you back to Bridlington in the 1990s YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of nostalgia
1. Scarborough in the early 2000s
North Bay beach at midday on a Sunday afternoon in July 2001 with barely a space to be found. | Tony Bartholomew Photo: Tony Bartholomew
2. Scarborough in the early 2000s
The Scarborough Spa Orchestra play at the Sun Court in South Bay in August 2001. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
3. Scarborough in the early 2000s
A lone surfer walks out to catch the waves in February 2003. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
4. Scarborough in the early 2000s
Looking at their fellows, still waiting their turn, are these during the annual check up and re- licensing session held in June 2001. Each donkey was given an identifying letter and number brand. | Mike Cowling Photo: Mike Cowling
5. Scarborough in the early 2000s
What was left of Holbeck Hall Hotel in May 2003. | Ross Parry Photo: Ross Parry
6. Scarborough in the early 2000s
The pleasure cruiser MV Coronia moored in Scarborough in May 2000. It's regular trips from Scarborough to whitby had been stopped as they were two miles longer than the allowed journey distance. | Tony Bartholomew Photo: Tony Bartholomew