PHOTO FOCUS: 23 pictures from the fabulous Winter Wonderland event Scarborough used to have

By Martina Moscariello

Published 10th Oct 2019, 10:46 BST

With the details of this year's Christmas event being revealed, here's a throwback to Scarborough's fabulous Winter Wonderland.

Enjoy these pictures of the town's Christmas event from many years ago!

Winter Wonderland

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Mayor and Mayoress Sheila Kettlewell and Hazel Lynskey launch the Winter Wonderland in 2002.

placeholder image — Mayor and Mayoress Sheila Kettlewell and Hazel Lynskey launch the Winter Wonderland in 2002.

The Scarborough Samaritans 'choir' of volunteers and fundraisers outside Woolworths in 2003.

placeholder image — The Scarborough Samaritans 'choir' of volunteers and fundraisers outside Woolworths in 2003.

2009: Plenty of fun in the town centre.

placeholder image — 2009: Plenty of fun in the town centre.

Major Jack Middleton with members of the Salvation Army seniors band, playing near Marks and Spencer's in 2003.

placeholder image — Major Jack Middleton with members of the Salvation Army seniors band, playing near Marks and Spencer's in 2003.

Enjoying Winter Wonderland in 2003.

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2003 - Lisa Mainprize, five, from Hunmanby, enjoys the 'snowy' weather.

placeholder image — 2003 - Lisa Mainprize, five, from Hunmanby, enjoys the 'snowy' weather.

Two year old Rafaelle Temple enjoys the snow machine in 2009.

placeholder image — Two year old Rafaelle Temple enjoys the snow machine in 2009.

Minty the Polar Bear, and Jack Frost in 2003.

placeholder image — Minty the Polar Bear, and Jack Frost in 2003.

The Winter Wonderland weekend in 2003.

placeholder image — The Winter Wonderland weekend in 2003.

Members of the Salvation Army seniors band in 2003.

placeholder image — Members of the Salvation Army seniors band in 2003.

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