Well, now you can see for youself by checking out these pictures which have been sent to The Scarborough News by Keith Raper.
The pictures were taken by his father Dennis Raper, who was a press photographer at the Scarborough Evening News from 1949 to 1951 and later at the Bridlington Free Press.
Sadly, Dennis died in 1985, and his wife Evelyn Raper died last year. Keith was left an archive of Dennis’ pictures which he has shared with The Scarborough News.
The pictures included in this feature are copyrighted and owned by Keith Raper.
Check out the images from the 1940s and 1950s below!
9. 1940s - 1950s Scarborough
A press night at the Open Air Theatre for 'Vagabond King', taken in 1950. Evelyn Raper, Keith's mother and Dennis' wife, is on the left. Photo: Dennis Raper
10. 1940s - 1950s Scarborough
Bagpipe playing, possibly at the Grand Hotel. (year unknown) Photo: Dennis Raper
11. 1940s - 1950s Scarborough
The Bittern train leaving Scarborough Railway Station. (year unknown) Photo: Dennis Raper
12. 1940s - 1950s Scarborough
Another picture of the Bertam Mills Circus arriving in town, 1950. Photo: Dennis raper