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Scarborough Legends

Scarborough has some tall stories as well as a rich history. They may not be true but they were believed. Some perhaps have a grain of truth.

The reader can decide.....

12th Century: Old Nick Visits Scarborough

14th Century: Robin Hood Comes to Scarborough

17th Century: The spinner and the Cannon Ball

20th Century: The Parrot



Legends researched by John Rushton

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