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.

33. High Street History
The Debenhams store pictured in 1987, previously Rowntree's, before the Brunswick shopping centre was built. Photo: Contributed

34. High Street History
Automagic, Dorothy Perkins, Freeman Hardy and Willis ... all gone from the high street. Photo: Contributed

35. High Street History
The County Hotel, next to British Traders, with an old tram post outside it. Photo: Contributed

36. High Street History
Popular women's clothing shop Iles pictured in 1982. Photo: Contributed

