Harrogate is a spa town and administrative centre in North Yorkshire.
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| Down the street in Harrogate |
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| County: | North Yorkshire |
| District: | Harrogate |
| Population: | 73, 576 (2011 census) |
Harrogate has Medieval origins, the name may be derived from Harlowgate, the way to Harlow. Or it could be derived from old Norse. Harrogate began to grow after the discovery of spring water in the 16th century. Visitors soon flocked to the town to sample the spring waters. Like other spa towns, Harrogate saw a great deal of expansion and civic building during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Harrogate declined in popularity during the Interwar period, however during the Second World War the large hotels in Harrogate were able to accommodate civil servants evacuated from London. Harrogate is now a prosperous town though many inhabitants work in towns and cities elsewhere such as Leeds.
Harrogate is served by Harrogate railway station which opened in 1862.
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| Queen Victoria monument |
