These fantastic photos from around the seaside resort from the 1990s prove just why. The images foster and showcase a sense of pride and community during the decade away from the bright lights, sea and sandcastles and kiss me quick hats. They also feature a few gems from down the road in nearby Flamborough. The majority are published courtesy of photographer Cliff Norton with others dug out from the YEP archive. READ MORE: 21 of the best photos from along the Yorkshire coast in the late 1940s YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of nostalgia
1. Bridlington in the 1990s
Enjoy these photo memories from around Bridlington in the 1990s. | Cliff Norton Photo: Cliff Norton
2. Bridlington in the 1990s
A sea fret on the horizon moving slowly ashore on Bridlington's south beach as an incoming tide ripples the uncommonly calm waters on a winter's day in January 1997. | Terry Carrott Photo: Terry Carrott
3. Bridlington in the 1990s
Time Please. Jo Rowan, landlady of the Black Lion on Bridlington's High Street with Clive, the blue & gold Macaw parrot, who likes to call last orders. He sits on the shoulders of the pub's regulars and enjoys a drink. | Cliff Norton Photo: Cliff Norton
4. Bridington in the 1990s
Do you remember Adam Samson? He went from driving a taxi in Glasgow to running a Rickshaw service around the town. Pictured in July 1998. | Cliff Norton Photo: Cliff Norton
5. Bridlington in the 1990s
Sweethearts Kerry Bingham and Graham Cousins ditched the traditional white church wedding in May 1999 in favour of a fancy dress occasion at the local register office in Bridlington. The couple are pictured with the guests outside the register office. | Cliff Norton Photo: Cliff Norton
6. Bridlington in the 1990s
Bridlington Promenade was the location for a world record attempt for the longest line dance in October 1999. Pictured putting her best foot forward is young Sarah Foster. | Cliff Norton Photo: Cliff Norton