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: 16 photos take you back to Whitby during the 1990s
7. 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. Photo: Cliff Norton
8. 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. Photo: ????
9. 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. Photo: Cliff Norton
10. 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. Photo: John Giles
11. 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 ton boat hoist. Photo: Cliff Norton
12. Bridlington in the 1990s
Hold up for a paint of the best. Pictured is Stacey Gill, the face of the lady in the stage coach mural on the wall of The Pack Horse in August 1999. Dick Turpin is said to have used the pub as one of his watering hole during his years as an outlaw. Photo: Cliff Norton