# The Hotel That Slid Into History | Leeds News

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Podcast: [Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leeds-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573170)
Published: 2026-07-17T14:14:43+00:00
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In 1993, a dramatic landslide obliterated the historic Holbeck Hall Hotel in Scarborough, sending a million tons of clay and the entire Victorian structure tumbling 150 feet into the sea. The collapse, captured live on TV as the chimney fell during a news broadcast, unfolded over days as erosion worsened, leaving only unstable ruins to be demolished. Once a grand private residence turned luxury hotel, it was managed by Barry and Joan Turner at the time. Heavy rain and drainage problems had been warning signs for months, but no one could stop the inevitable. After years of legal battles, both the local council and a surveying firm were ultimately cleared of blame, cementing the disaster as one of Britain’s most infamous geological catastrophes. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/96e1600e06230584

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