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
7. Bridlington in the 1990s
The lighthouse at Flamborough Headis captured in all its glory against the dramatic autumn sky in October 1999. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
8. Bridlington in the 1990s
Bridlington couple Mike and Diane Wilson are pictured with the manuscript of a book their had put together in November 1999. 'Bridlington in a Day' was the couple's effort to raise cash for the Children in Need Appeal. | Cliff Norton Photo: Cliff Norton
9. Bridlington in the 1990s
Chees! This is 19-year-old Dean Hoey who in September 1999 had just taken over the license of The Coachman pub. He was believed to be one of the youngest landlords in the country. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Bridlington in the 1990s
Artist Julie Burdiis from Alice Springs in Australia is pictured working in blues and greens as she paints a Yorkshire landscape at Bridlington's Golf Links in September 1999. | Cliff Norton Photo: Cliff Norton
11. Bridlington in the 1990s
Amanda Gresham is pictured in September 1999 with an old kitchen blind found in a Bridlington house, covered with artwork by one of Britain's most famous living artists, David Hockney. The blind was expected to fetch up to £50,000 when it went under the hammer. | John Giles Photo: John Giles
12. Bridlington in the 1990s
Fisheries minister Elliot Morley is pictured after opening of the new Harbour development in September 1999.The £1.7 million project replaces the harbour bridge with a new walk way and a 70 tonne boat hoist. | Cliff Norton Photo: Cliff Norton