It was a decade of change and challenges for the seaside town. The much-loved Hornsea Pottery was replaced by Hornsea Freeport shopping village. The issue of coastal erosion was high on the news agenda while the town enjoyed a visit from the Princess Royal. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, also showcase local landmarks and events including Hornsea Mere, Hornsea Museum and Hornsea Carnival. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 31 of the best photos take you back to Bridlington in the 1990s YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of nostalgia
1. Hornsea in the 1990s
Polly Brown walks her dogs on Hornsea beach in October 1998 against a backdrop of an eroding coastline. | Terry Carrott Photo: Terry Carrott
2. Hornsea in the 1990s
Ken Smith places a vulture's egg in an incubator at the 'World of Wings' at Hornsea Pottery in February 1996. | Terry Carrott Photo: Terry Carrott
3. Hornsea in the 1990s
The Princess Royal takes time to chat to the crew of Hornsea's new inshore rescue boat during an official visit to open the town's new leisure centre in March 1996. | John Jones Photo: John Jones
4. Hornsea in the 1990s
This is farmer John Hepworth who was fighting against the building of water treatment works on his land at Rolston. Pictured in July 1998. | Terry Carrott Photo: Terry Carrott
5. Hornsea in the 1990s
A seabird lies dead among patches of oil washed ashore at Hornsea as the RSPCA launched an appeal to pay for the clean-up operation in January 1996. | Terry Carrott Photo: Terry Carrott
6. Hornsea in the 1990s
Inside Hornsea Freeport shopping village in February 1998. | Terry Carrott Photo: Terry Carrott