Sons of Neptune: Scarborough sewage rebels head for the big screen

Scarborough was, of course, not alone in this battle. The surfing beaches of south-west Britain gave rise to Surfers against Sewage, but the Sons of Neptune hit a nerve in the town. Through these years, Scarborough’s holiday trade was facing a long-term shift, with week-long family holidays based around the beach turning into occasional day trips and weekend breaks.