Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers, Scarborough

Name: Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers
Address: Royal Albert Drive YO12 7TY, Scarborough, United Kingdom

#9 among attractions in Scarborough

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Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers

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Facts and practical information

Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers is a statue by sculptor Ray Lonsdale which overlooks North Bay of Scarborough, England. Made from weathering steel, the sculpture depicts Freddie Gilroy, a former soldier who participated in the liberation of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, sitting on a bench in his old age. Gilroy was a friend of the sculptor and Lonsdale made the piece partly as a tribute to him, but also as a wider war and Holocaust memorial. Originally intended to sit on the seafront as a 4-week loan in 2011, a local resident donated money to purchase the sculpture for the town. ()

Coordinates: 54°17'24"N, 0°24'9"W

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Royal Albert Drive YO12 7TYScarborough United Kingdom

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Day trips

Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brunswick Shopping Centre, Scarborough Castle, Scarborough Town Hall, Cliff Bridge.

0.6 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Brunswick Shopping Centre, Scarborough
16 min walk • The Brunswick Shopping Centre, with over 30 shops, is in the centre of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It was built on the site of a former Debenhams store, which was an anchor tenant until its closure in May 2021. It has an annual footfall of approximately 7 million people.
0.6 miE
Ancient stronghold with dramatic history
Scarborough Castle, Scarborough
16 min walk • Perched high on a rocky promontory overlooking the North Sea, Scarborough Castle is a historic fortress that has stood guard over the scenic town of Scarborough, United Kingdom, for over a thousand years. This imposing castle in England tells a story of medieval kings...
0.6 miS
City hall
Scarborough Town Hall, Scarborough
15 min walk • Scarborough Town Hall, originally St Nicholas House, is a red brick Jacobean Revival mansion in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, currently used as a municipal building for the Borough of Scarborough and an events venue.
0.8 miS
Bridge
Cliff Bridge, Scarborough
20 min walk • The Cliff Bridge, previously known as the Spa Bridge, is a footbridge in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. Spanning the valley from St Nicholas Cliff to The Spa, it was completed in 1827 and is a Grade II listed building.
0.8 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Rotunda Museum, Scarborough
20 min walk • The Rotunda Museum is one of the oldest purpose-built museums still in use in the United Kingdom. The curved grade II* listed building was constructed in 1829 as one of the country's first purpose-built museums.
1 miS
Theater, Convention center, Concerts and shows
Scarborough Spa, Scarborough
26 min walk • Scarborough Spa is a Grade II* listed building in South Bay, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It is a venue for conferences, exhibitions, entertainment, live music and events on the Yorkshire Coast. Originally built around the source of Scarborough's spa waters, it is owned and managed by Scarborough Borough Council.
0.4 miW
Body of water, Park
Peasholm Park, Scarborough
11 min walk • Peasholm Park is an oriental themed municipal park located in the seaside town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It opened in 1912 and became a venue for galas, displays and exhibitions.
0.7 miNW
54°17'57"N • 0°24'42"W
Scarborough North Cliff Golf Club, Scarborough
19 min walk • Golf
0.6 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Futurist Theatre, Scarborough
15 min walk • The Futurist Theatre was a theatre and cinema in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It was located on Foreshore Road, on the sea front of the South Bay. The theatre closed on 6 January 2014 after the operator's lease expired. The building was demolished by August 2018. The Futurist was built as a cinema in 1921.
~1590 ftW
Manor house
Manor of Northstead, Scarborough
8 min walk • The Manor of Northstead is a former medieval estate in North Yorkshire, England. The manor house no longer exists, and the land has since been redeveloped and forms part of modern-day Scarborough, in the area of Peasholm Park and Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
0.8 miS
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Scarborough Art Gallery, Scarborough
20 min walk • Scarborough Art Gallery is an art gallery in the English town of Scarborough. It is housed in a Grade II* Italianate villa in Scarborough’s Crescent, designed by Richard Hey Sharp.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers?

Nearby attractions include Manor of Northstead, Scarborough (8 min walk), YMCA Theatre, Scarborough (10 min walk), Peasholm Park, Scarborough (11 min walk), St Mary's Church, Scarborough (11 min walk).

How to get to Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers by public transport?

The nearest stations to Freddie Gilroy and the Belsen Stragglers:

Train

Peasholm (11 min walk)
Scarborough (18 min walk)

Bus

EY Scarborough Bus Garage (20 min walk)