Half an hour like they do at Blackpool. Anyway enough of the jokes, this fabulous photo is one of 34 charting a decade in the life of the seaside resort in the 1950s. The gallery turns the spotlight on a range of landmarks including Peasholm Park and Oliver’s Mount as well as the harbour and attractions. News stories making the local headlines are also featured including a focus on a new lifeboat. The long lost photos, plucked from YEP archive, are sure to evoke memories for a generation of both residents and visitors. READ MORE: 31 sun-drenched photos take you back to Scarborough in the 1960s YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Scarborough in the 1950s
A fishing boat returns to Harbour after all night trip in February 1951. | YPN Photo: YPN
14. Scarborough in the 1950s
Boys on the Harbour slipway in February 1951. | YPN Photo: YPN
15. Scarborough in the 1950s
September 1951 and in focus is cub Brian Frost driving his soap box car, The Thing. He is pictured taking the lead to win his race with a 1904 Vauxhall at the Soap Box Derby championship finals. | YPN Photo: YPN
16. Scarborough in the 1950s
A bird's eye view of the town from August 1952. | YPN Photo: YPN
18. Scarborough in the 1950s
A bird's eye view of the bathing pool at North Bay in September 1953. | YPN Photo: YPN