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
7. Hornsea in the 1990s
HRH The Princess Royal takes time out during a visit to Hornsea in March 1996 to chat with well-wishers. | John Jones Photo: John Jones
8. Hornsea in the 1990s
The Princess Royal opened Hornsea Leisure Centre in March 1996. Pictured are Colin Partridge, left, and Tracey Wilson on their exercise bikes. | John Jones Photo: John Jones
9. Hornsea in the 1990s
This photo from August 1993 shows the Holderness coastline at Cliff House Farm at Cowden. | John Jones Photo: John Jones
10. Hornsea in the 1990s
Fisherman Albert Langley retrieves his fishing boat from the sea at Hornsea in August 1996.. East Riding Council wanted to ban tractors from the beach but fishermen claimed the move would endanger their lives. | Sam Atkins Photo: Sam Atkins
11. Hornsea in the 1990s
September 1996 and Georgina Wood lays a floral tribute at the re-sited memorial to the crew of a Halifax bomber which crashed near Hornsea in 1944. The 14-year-old's ongoing care of the memorial won praise of wartime veterans from the 158 Squadron Association. | John Jones Photo: John Jones
12. Hornsea in the 1990s
Taking a closer look at some of the toy soldier on display in aid of the British Legion at Hornsea Market in November 1996. | Cliff Norton Photo: Cliff Norton