This suited me perfectly, as I wasn't feeling particularly sociable after a night disturbed by the seagulls outside my room.

Being in the vicinity of Scarborough ... of Britannia Hotels, The Grand Hotel was once hailed as the 'largest and handsomest hotel in Europe'. Even today, its grandeur is evident in the town.

As I way made my way into the building, I was greeted by bunting - all ready for Armed Forces Day at the weekend. I looked further around before checking in, and I imagined how it might look a bit ...