The Scarborough News has looked back in its retro archive at some of the shops which once proudly stood in our town from the 1950s to present, with many Scarborough shoppers missing them dearly.
From iconic department stores to many of the smaller independents that will have a place in people’s hearts … take a look back at these classic photos of Scarborough’s high street.
9. High Street History
The obelisk at the Odeon roundabout, pictured in 1989. Photo: Contributed
10. High Street History
The march down Westborough for the Planting of the Crosses Ceremony at Alma Square. Photo: Richard Ponter
11. High Street History
James Beal, on the right, was a popular men's and boys' outfitters. Pictured in the days when you could rent a TV from Granada and before Aberdeen Walk was pedestrianised. Photo: Contributed
12. High Street History
Westborough comes to life as shops reopen in Scarborough town centre after the pandemic lockdown. Photo: Richard Ponter