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

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

By George Buksmann
Published 17th Mar 2023, 13:46 GMT
Updated 17th Mar 2023, 13:47 GMT

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!

Boyes sale gets underway in 2007. Staff Emma Fishburn greets shoppers Kirsty Evans and daughter Millie.

9. Boyes Big Sale

Boyes sale gets underway in 2007. Staff Emma Fishburn greets shoppers Kirsty Evans and daughter Millie. Photo: Richard Ponter

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Eager customers rush into the store to grab their bargains in 2007.

10. Boyes Big Sale

Eager customers rush into the store to grab their bargains in 2007. Photo: Neil Silk

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Boyes Sale in 2009.

11. Boyes Big Sale

Boyes Sale in 2009. Photo: Richard Ponter

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Boyes Big Sale in 2009.

12. Boyes Big Sale

Boyes Big Sale in 2009. Photo: Richard Ponter

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