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
7. Scarborough in the early 2000s
Roger Burnett, parks and countryside manager for Scarborough Borough Council, with the trophy for Best Exhibit in Show at the Great Yorkshire Show in July 2003. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
8. Scarborough in the early 2000s
Snow on chimney pots and rooftops ready for Father Christmas and his reindeer in December 2001. | Tony Bartholomew Photo: Tony Bartholomew
9. Scarborough in the early 2000s
As autumn arrives in September 2002 Scarborough Castle sits surrounded by mist as part of a flock of Canada Geese fly north across the town. | Tony Bartholomew Photo: Tony Bartholomew
10. Scarborough in the early 2000s
August 2003 and a week on from a heatwave a thunderstorm hit the resort with visitors sheltering where they could from the torrential rain. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
11. Scarborough in the early 2000s
The Green Howards Regiment march on the seafront during a freedom parade in October 2004 after six months in Afghanistan. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
12. Scarborough in the early 2000s
Scarborough's Jason Blunt jigs his way past Dagenham's Lee Goodwin during a league clash in April 2002. | Mike Cowling Photo: Mike Cowling