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




22. Scarborough in the 1950s
Scarborough Miniature Railway runs during the rail strike in June 1955. | YPN Photo: YPN

23. Scarborough in the 1950s
Scarborough Motorcycle races at Oliver's Mount in July 1955. | YPN Photo: YPN



