In 1841 a railway link between York and Scarborough was being talked of and he decided that the area above the popular Spa building could be developed .
A young Malton architect , John Gibson , designed the Crown Spa Hotel , Scarborough 's first purpose - built hotel .
In 1841 a railway link between York and Scarborough was being talked of and architect decided that the area above the popular Spa building could be developed .
A young Malton architect , John Gibson , designed the Crown Spa Hotel , Scarborough 's first purpose - built hotel .