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Corrected plaque is put up at former home of Sitwells
A REPLACEMENT blue plaque which marks the place used as a home by the famous literary family, the Sitwells, has been unveiled.
The original plaque which was commissioned by members of the town's civic society had the letter "R" missing from the word Scarborough.
When it was unveiled at the Woodend Creative Workspace last month, the mistake went unnoticed.
When the mistake was spotted, red-faced members of the society quickly ordered a new one to be made.
Adrian Perry, chairman of Scarborough Civic Society, said: "We were very pleased that this mistake was rectified so quickly.
"The blue plaque scheme is very important for creating interest in our town's heritage.
A new heritage trail booklet which costs 2.50 is available from tourist information centres, Doodles Book Shop and the Civic Society.
The Heritage Trail booklet provides a guide to historical locations within Scarborough's Town, North Bay and South Cliff.
Mr Perry said: "The 2009 version incorporates completely new colour photographs, taken by members of the society, together with specially commissioned artwork by a local artist.
"The text has been revised by Scarborough's leading historians, providing an insight into the colourful history and heritage of Scarborough."
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