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
25. Bridlington in the 1990s
Cinderella (Shari Kay) takes time out from dress rehearsal at the Spa Theate for a romantic run along Bridlington South Beach with her panto hero Buttons (Paul Valentin) in December 1999. | Cliff Norton Photo: Cliff Norton
26. Bridlington in the 1990s
Golfer Olive West, 92, walks to the first tee at Bridlington Golf Club in November 1998. | Cliff Norton Photo: Cliff Norton
27. Bridlington in the 1990s
Dr David Hope and Rev Malcom Exley outside the new Emmanuel Church before the first service in November 1998. | Cliff Norton Photo: Cliff Norton
28. Bridlington in the 1990s
Members of Stabler family outside their Bridlington home. The family's Christmas lights had become somewhat of a local landmark during the festive season. | Cliff Norton Photo: Cliff Norton
29. Bridlington in the 1990s
The landlord and landlady of the Old Ship Inn Paul Grady and Christine Ellwood who tied the knot at the local register office took 47 of their regulars on honeymoon with them to Holland. | Cliff Norton Photo: Cliff Norton
30. Bridlington in the 1990s
Three ballerinas pose for an artist captures the moment during a art workshop held in the grounds of Sewerby Hall in July 1998. | Cliff Norton Photo: Cliff Norton