From our archives:

85 years ago

The Cleveland Agricultural Society’s centenary show, held at Redcar, had been reported as a success in every way.

Even the King had sent a telegram of congratulations.

With a record attendance estimated at 12,500, and well over 10,000 passing through the turnstiles, it had definitely turned out to be a show to remember.

The question of permanent headquarters for Scouts in York had was once again been deferred by the York and District Boy Scouts’ Association.

During the meetings it had been mentioned that the sum of £1,000 was still required for the purchase of necessary premises.

Members however felt that the present was an inopportune time to appeal for public help.

“War” had broken out in Swaledale after the 13th Infantry Brigade, Catterick, took over the village to take part in several training operations which lasted a few days.

50 years ago

The Beatles, who had been attending a course given by the International Meditation Society at Bangor Normal College, immediately drove from Bangor to London following the news of the death of their 32-year-old manager, Mr Brian Epstein.

In spite of his business success, Brian Epstein once said: “I’m not a commercial person really. I’m still a frustrated actor.”

Mist had kept temperatures down to the sixties in Scarborough and with an added cool northerly breeze many holidaymakers were deterred from going on to the beach.

By mid-morning however many car parks were packed to capacity and motorists had to travel around the foreshore in hope of finding a parking place.

With hotel accommodation at a premium many holidaymakers had to sleep out in their cars and vans along Marine Drive.

20 years ago

News that the Teletubbies were to make a record had rocketed the cuddly quartet just behind the Spice Girls and Oasis as the favourite for the number one spot at Christmas.

Meanwhile, one-foot high models of the characters, who lived on toast and custard, have been snapped at the Toys ‘R’ Us store in Clifton Moor, selling out within minutes to customers who had been queuing since 7am.

The mystery surrounding one of the most enigmatic, but unfinished, battle portraits had been solved by North Yorkshire woman Jan Messent, who believed she had completed last 8ft of the 1,000-year-old Bayeux Tapestry.