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.
14. High Street History
HMV closed in 2013, after the popularity of CDs and DVDs declined. Photo: Contributed
15. High Street History
The Singer shop, on the corner of Aberdeen Walk. Above was Scene One and Two, and to the right Pickwicks gifts and toys, Eastern Carpet Stores and Dolcis shoe shop. Photo: Contributed
16. High Street History
The Bathing Belle statue was a curiosity when installed outside Woolworths. Her home now is on the North Bay, near The Sands, and her sister, Diving Belle, stands next to the lighthouse. Photo: Contributed