21 things you can't do in Scarborough anymore

Scarborough has evolved over the years and said goodbye to a number of shops, nightclubs and other local landmarks.

Take a walk down memory lane with these 21 things from the town's past. For more of our nostalgic pictures, click here to see photos from nights out back in 2011 and 2012.

21 things you can't do in Scarborough anymore.placeholder image
21 things you can't do in Scarborough anymore.
Mr Blobby, Batman and Robin and even a human pyramid could all be seen skiing on the lake in Peasholm Park putting on a show for spectators.placeholder image
Mr Blobby, Batman and Robin and even a human pyramid could all be seen skiing on the lake in Peasholm Park putting on a show for spectators.
The go-to shop for toys closed its doors in 2016 after 40 years trading.placeholder image
The go-to shop for toys closed its doors in 2016 after 40 years trading.
Open between 1969 and 1984, the zoo was home to many exotic animals including dolphins, sea lions, a snake pit, an elephant, wolves and bear cubs. It became Mr Marvels amusement park.placeholder image
Open between 1969 and 1984, the zoo was home to many exotic animals including dolphins, sea lions, a snake pit, an elephant, wolves and bear cubs. It became Mr Marvels amusement park.
It was a sad day in 2008 when the national chain went into administration and the store in town closed its doors for the final time.placeholder image
It was a sad day in 2008 when the national chain went into administration and the store in town closed its doors for the final time.
Some of the biggest names in British show business entertained there including Barbara Windsor and Kirsten Cook. It was closed in 1987 and is now the site of the Alexandra Bowls Club.placeholder image
Some of the biggest names in British show business entertained there including Barbara Windsor and Kirsten Cook. It was closed in 1987 and is now the site of the Alexandra Bowls Club.
The club, on the top floor of Lloyds in St Nicholas Street, was open from 1969 to 1982. Bands to play the venue between 1969 and 1979 include The Sex Pistols, Status Quo, David Bowie and the Hype and Motorhead.placeholder image
The club, on the top floor of Lloyds in St Nicholas Street, was open from 1969 to 1982. Bands to play the venue between 1969 and 1979 include The Sex Pistols, Status Quo, David Bowie and the Hype and Motorhead.
Whether with school, guides, scouts or family, a visit to Kinderland was a highlight for most children in Scarborough. It closed in 2007, the space is now partly Alpamare Water park.placeholder image
Whether with school, guides, scouts or family, a visit to Kinderland was a highlight for most children in Scarborough. It closed in 2007, the space is now partly Alpamare Water park.
From its opening in 1925, many nights were enjoyed in the Corner Cafe where entertainment, food and drinks were available. It was demolished in 2007 for the Sands development, though it closed several years earlier.placeholder image
From its opening in 1925, many nights were enjoyed in the Corner Cafe where entertainment, food and drinks were available. It was demolished in 2007 for the Sands development, though it closed several years earlier.
The clubs of the 1990s/2000s such as Boleyns, Mansion and Vivaz have all gone leaving the town without a nightclub.placeholder image
The clubs of the 1990s/2000s such as Boleyns, Mansion and Vivaz have all gone leaving the town without a nightclub.
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