Scarborough, Peasholm Park c.1955
Photo ref: S71142
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Photo ref: S71142
Photo of Scarborough, Peasholm Park c.1955

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This is the main boating lake at Peasholm. Millions of visitors have enjoyed the pleasures of this lake and wandered through the grounds. The bridge in the distance leads to the island on which the pagoda is located.

Memories of Scarborough, Peasholm Park c1955

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Scarborough, Peasholm Park c.1955

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Having been so lucky as to spend my childhood in a big house in Royal Avenue and spending many long summer evenings playing cricket on the beach with my grandad I have always wanted to return to Scarborough.  In particular the Zoo & Marineland hold many memories - unfortunatley there isn't a lot of info about this special place. I remember the laughing clown on the north bay that my cousin was terrified of (as he's ...see more