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.
17. High Street History
Demolition of the Londesborough cinema in 1960. In the photo, a crowd of people have found something of interest in the window of Sinfield confectioners and tobacconist. Photo: Contributed
18. High Street History
The Thomas Cook shop, where many happy holidays were booked, before it closed in 2019. It is now a betting shop. Photo: Contributed
19. High Street History
Rowntree's cafe, one of the town's most popular meeting places, pictured in 1961. Photo: Contributed
