... later developments saw the result of horse drawn bathing machines, which were purposely built so their occupants could enter the water unobserved, and gain the privacy of indoor bathing. At this time the beach was a place of medicine rather than pleasure (Urry, 1990). This theory also led to the popularity of spa resorts during this time. The first spa in Britain was discovered in the 17th Century in Scarborough but did not become popular until the 18th Century with the belief that seawater was healthy for you. Scarborough benefited greatly from being a spa and coastal resort. By 1815 about 175 spa centres had been opened in the country (National Trust). Sea bathing increased in popularity and people started to visit the coast in groups rather than as individuals. As more visitors travelled to the resorts, developments were made to make the whole trip more interesting. The main development to ...

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