Shoppers once flocked to Scarborough's Boyes store in search of a bargain.

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IN PICTURES: 26 photos from Scarborough's traditional Boyes Big Sale across the decades

By George Buksmann

Published 17th Mar 2023, 13:46 BST

Updated 17th Mar 2023, 13:47 BST

Bargain hunters flocked to Scarborough’s Boyes store twice a year to make the most of the department store’s traditional sales and discounts.

Shoppers marked their calendars and queued down the street to be first in line to search for a great deal.

We have taken a dip into The Scarborough News’ retro archive to Boyes Big Sale across the years, so take a step back in time and see what you recognise!

1. Boyes Big Sale

Boyes sales assistant Cathy Fletcher with bedspread in 2008. Photo: Neil Silk

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2. Boyes Big Sale

Matthew Boyes, the new manager in 2006, in the packed stockroom, looks forward to the traditional winter sale. Photo: Andrew Higgins

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3. Boyes Big Sale

The Boyes Sale queue in 2006. Photo: Contributed

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4. Boyes Big Sale

Boyes director Ernie Gee, left, and store manager Matthew Boyes open the doors and welcome queuing shoppers. Photo: Andrew Higgins

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IN PICTURES: 26 photos from Scarborough's traditional Boyes Big Sale across the decades

Bargain hunters flocked to Scarborough’s Boyes store twice a year to make the most of the department store’s traditional sales and discounts.

1. Boyes Big Sale

2. Boyes Big Sale

3. Boyes Big Sale

4. Boyes Big Sale

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