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
19. Bridlington in the 1990s
The North Landing at Flamborough returns to its tranquil beauty for the winter months in December 1999. Photo: Mel Hulme
20. Bridlington in the 1990s
Lifeboat men and seamen pay their repects to the crews that lost their lives during the Great Gale during a special service held at the Bridlington Priory Church in February 1999. The in-shore lifeboat made a special trip to stand inside the church during the service. Photo: Cliff Norton
21. Bridlington in the 1990s
This is volunteer John Roberts who collected £5,000 in the last 10 years doing a bucket collection on the beach each time Bridlington lifeboat went out to sea. He is pictured in May 1998. Photo: Cliff Norton
22. Bridlington in the 1990s
January 1999 and pictured are vegetables carved by chef Bobby Lok at the China City restaurant in Bridlington. Photo: Cliff Norton
23. Bridlington in the 1990s
Did you enjoy a night out here back in the day? Bridlington's Shades nightclub pictured in December 1998. Photo: Cliff Norton
24. 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. Photo: Cliff Norton