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 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!

25. Boyes Big Sale

Boyes Sale commences, fun while stocking the shelves with Joan Snow and Diane Ward. Photo: Richard Ponter

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26. Boyes Big Sale

Staff have fun with the winter items on sale at Boyes in 2012. Photo: Neil Silk

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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.

25. Boyes Big Sale

26. Boyes Big Sale

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