Image: Matthew Cooper
A pink neon sign, in an old sash window surrounded by red bricks, says 'the closest thing to flying' in handwriting, which slopes up diagonally to the right.
A pink neon sign, in an old sash window surrounded by red bricks, says 'the closest thing to flying' in handwriting, which slopes up diagonally to the right.
Photos: Matthew Cooper
Flying
LED Neon in front of a plain, black backdrop. The visual style was inspired by seafront of town centre neon signs of the past.
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Signs of the Times [Sound of skateboarding recorded on location at Scarborough skate park]
LOCATION
Thank you to Mr E Escape Rooms for hosting this artwork, which is truly flying high in an upstairs window!
Mr E Rooms Escape Rooms, Scarborough: Brings you six amazing escape rooms to perplex and delight you. We challenge you to solve our fiendish puzzles in beautifully themed rooms – but you have just 60 minutes!
LOCATIONS
1. Brunswick / Bus Stops
2. Mr E Escape Rooms
3. Twenty Two Bar Street
4. Explore Indie / Grind Coffee
5. Furniture Works
6. Mandy Apple Gallery
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The Signs of the Times project has been commissioned by the Town Centre Team in Scarborough and is funded by the Yorkshire Coast BID.
Please support independent traders - here are some of the businesses close to our illuminated signs
Coffee and Cake that help your local independent makers.
One stop shop for all things bike.
Spanish inspired eatery, deli and wine shop.
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Feature Lighting for your Home.
Distinctive furniture, creating something unique, saving furniture from landfill and supporting the local community.
Beach Hut Creations and Tearoom
Handmade gifts and a Tearoom of homemade treats.
The Stephen Joseph Theatre is an independent theatre and cinema which is all about great nights out. The SJT hosts theatre, cinema, comedy, music and more six nights a week.
Award Winning Gift Boutique - Gifts That Inspire, Uplift & Delight.