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
13. Bridlington in the 1990s
Mike and Diane Wilson of Bridlington with a medal which they have tracked down which was won by sculptor George Walker Milburn of York in 1863. He later completed a statue of Queen Victoria in York. Photo: Cliff Norton
14. Bridlington in the 1990s
Martin Foley takes a close look at the work of photographer Frank Meadow Sutcliffe. Around 70 of his images were on display at Sewerby Hall in June 1999. Photo: Cliff Norton
15. Bridlington in the 1990s
A three-week-old baby Llama born at Sewerby Hall is pictured with mother in April 1999. Photo: Cliff Norton
16. Bridlington in the 1990s
A walk along a clean beach. Bridlington South side beach won a award for cleanliness in March 1999. Photo: Cliff Norton
17. Bridlington in the 1990s
Poet Anne Mullender with her book Whimsy which was dedicated to Bridlington lifeboat and to raise funds for the RNLI new boat appeal as part of the 175 anniversary. Photo: Cliff Norton
18. Bridlington in the 1990s
Bridlington's Valerie Rowell ran up to the Prince of Wales and handed him a single red rose before kissing him during his visit to town's hospital in February 1999. Photo: John Giles