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
31. Scarborough in the early 2000s
Scarborough Sports Centre hosted an indoor schools athletics meet in February 2003. Pupils from Gladstone Road School cheer on the runners in the relay races. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
32. Scarborough in the early 2000s
March 2003 and spring was in the air as temperatures reached 50f on the east coast bringing plenty of people onto the beach at South Bay including this artist painting seascapes. | Tony Bartholomew Photo: Tony Bartholomew
33. Scarborough in the early 2000s
Members of Scarborough and District Civic Society tie coloured ribbons to the railings on Marine Drive in March 2003 as part of a protest against plans to replace the railings with a concrete sea defence wall. Pictured, from left, are Linda Faunt, Eileen Boler and Tony Stevens. | Tony Bartholomew Photo: Tony Bartholomew
34. Scarborough in the early 2000s
Lady Ayckbourn officially opened the new DIY Collective Warehouse on Hanover Road with project officer Gabrielle Naptali in march 2003. The project gave space for youngsters to get involved in music and art projects. | Tony Bartholomew Photo: Tony Bartholomew
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Share your memories of Scarborough in the early 2000s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Mike Cowling Photo: Mike Cowling