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
13. Hornsea in the 1990s
Sue Earle and her dog, Polly, say goodbye to her farm wrecked by coastal erosion at Cowden. They are pictured in November 1996. | Terry Carrott Photo: Terry Carrott
14. Hornsea in the 1990s
Jean Walker looks at the largest piece of "fauna pottery "made by Hornsea Pottery in around 1965 which she bought for £20 and by November 1996 was worth £100. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
15. Hornsea in the 1990s
'At home on the range' This is Hornsea cook Polly Brown pictured in March 1997. | John Jones Photo: John Jones
16. Hornsea in the 1990s
This is George Ralph in his devastated bathroom at his Hornsea home after an aerosol exploded in April 1997. | Terry Carrott Photo: Terry Carrott
17. Hornsea in the 1990s
WWII anti-aircraft gun installations at Atwick. Pictured in June 1997. | Terry Carrott Photo: Terry Carrott
18. Hornsea in the 1990s
Cruel sea. Caravans at Atwick sit perilously close to the cliff-edge in June 1997. | Terry Carrott Photo: Terry Carrott