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Vintage Views with Aled Jones: Yorkshire Belle - the modern day equivalent of the Frenchman.

Vintage Views with Aled Jones: The paddle steamer Frenchman

This postcard features Harry Benet’s “Gaiety Fayre” Company on stage after a show.

The Grand Pavilion was a thriving hub for live entertainment

Wreaths are placed at the war memorial last year. Photo courtesy of RNLI/Mike Milner

Bridlington Remembrance Day Service will be held on Sunday, November 8

Bridlington PAGER group 'Older Peoples Day' at Bridlington Spa in 2014

Six wonderful pictures from the Bridlington Free Press archives

The burning of Scarborough by Harald Hardrada's Viking forces on September 15, 1066. Illustration by David Pearson

Scarborough 1066: An enduring enigma of the Norse Sagas

Spotlight Theatre members rehearse for a concert in 2011. PA1148-4a

Six wonderful pictures from the Bridlington Free Press archives

Many of the images of the iconic troupe, including this one, were taken by Michael Boak of Bridlington.

Vintage Views with Aled Jones: The Waterloos were a popular seaside cabaret act

Spotlight Theatre's production of Me and My Girl. PA1116-3c

Six wonderful pictures from the Bridlington Free Press archives

Bridlington School's production of Fame The Musical at the Spa.

Six wonderful pictures from the Bridlington Free Press archives

New starters at West Cliff School, 2009.

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Here are some of the best pictures from Bridlington’s unique racing event.

Race The Waves 2026: Best pictures from Bridlington’s unique racing event
Race the Waves, an internationally recognised vintage motoring event, enthralled visitors at Bridlington over the weekend.
Jonathan Pritchard

Wonderful outfits where on show when Bridlington Steampunk Weekend returned to town.

IN PICTURES: Wonderful outfits on show at Steampunk Weekend

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Six wonderful pictures from the Bridlington Free Press archives

This photo shows Bridlington's North Beach in the 1960s.

Vintage Views with Aled Jones: A packed North beach scene

The Perfume Shop has launched its new Scent Rediscovery Service at its Barnsley store – the first in Yorkshire to offer the personalised fragrance service.

The Perfume Shop's new Scent Rediscovery Service – plus online deals

This Bridlington harbour picture has been hand-tinted in shades of blue and white.

Vintage Views with Aled Jones: a lovely hand-tinted harbour vista from 1839

Jet 2 Holidays offering £50pp discounts on winter breaks from Leeds Bradford Airport

WINTER SUN SAVING: £50pp off Jet2holidays tLeeds Bradford Airport

People can take a guided 10-minute walking tour of Church Green.

Explore Bridlington’s heritage at Priory Church Rooms

Stakesby School organised a Blue Peter Great Bring and Buy Sale in December 1996.

Do you feature in these Whitby Retro pictures?

LEGO Marvel Avengers: Endgame Final Battle building set with nine minifigures and Thanos

Huge LEGO Marvel set is now £60.99 on Amazon

LEGO Marvel Avengers: Endgame Final Battle building set with nine minifigures and Thanos

Huge LEGO Marvel set is now £60.99 on Amazon

The ‘open deck’ excursion boat (left) is the MV Britannia. Other motor cruisers in the row of four are Girl’s Own, May Morn and Cutty Sark.

Vintage Views with Aled Jones: Enjoying a cruise on MV Britannia

The plaque commemorating Bridlington hero Thomas Alderson is unveiled by Bridlington Town Mayor Cllr Heslop-Mullens and Jerome Remblance, the owner of the Prince Street building. Photo courtesy of Ian Ellis

Plaque to commemorate war hero Thomas Alderson unveiled on Prince Street

Relax and unwind in the Jacuzzi at Bannatyne Spa Wakefield

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The heated outdoor vitality pool is at the heart of the Moddershall Oaks spa experience, with countryside views and cocktails delivered straight to the water.

This luxury woodland spa is made for switching off

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Six wonderful pictures from the Bridlington Free Press archives

This rare souvenir postcard from 1906 offers a glimpse into the history and culture of our town.

Vintage Views with Aled Jones: great times at the Spa Glass Dome

Sculptor Stephen Carvill (kneeling, centre front) will be in the Priory Church Rooms. Photo: Richard Ponter

Bridlington will host a raft of Heritage Open Day events
This year’s Heritage Open Days event will take place between Friday, September 11 and Sunday, September 20 – and there’s plenty of heritage and history in Bridlington and the Old Town to showcase.
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Firefighters set up a football day at Raincliffe School (2008).

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There will be tours of Pickering, Goathland, and Grosmont Stations

Heritage railway to host events during Heritage Open Days festival

The Neo three-piece hard shell luggage set is currently £50.99 in a limited time Amazon deal.

Amazon's number one bestselling luggage set is now just £50.99

A group photo during a Katie Walker Cancer Trust fundraiser at the Spa. PA08-0202

Six wonderful pictures from the Bridlington Free Press archives

This photo was taken from the vicinity of Garrison Street. Image: Aled Jones

Vintage Views with Aled Jones: Brid was the first to have a floral clock

This week’s retro postcard is a 1950s view of Manor Street. Image courtesy of Aled Jones

Vintage Views with Aled Jones: An imposing mansion on Manor Street

Hugo Intense Eau de Parfum for Men is now reduced to £51.84 for 125ml on Amazon.

Hugo fragrance deal makes the 125ml bottle cheaper than 75ml

Philip Kingsley Density Duo shampoo and conditioner for fuller-looking, stronger hair.

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Local author Richard M Jones with the plaque for George Cross hero Thomas Alderson.

Ceremony to commemorate first George Cross hero to take place on Prince Street

Yorkshire built double-ender Sally Cinnamon sailing well at Coble Festival. Photo: Paul L Arro

Bridlington Sailing Coble Festival hailed a success

This postcard shows Bridlington's Chapel Street in the 1930s. Image: Aled Jones

Vintage Views with Aled Jones: Chapel Street has a rich spiritual history

Music at Headlands School's Open Night in 2007. PA0741-25b

Six wonderful pictures from the Bridlington Free Press archives

Burlington Infant School's afternoon starters in 2007. PA0738-5b

Six wonderful pictures from the Bridlington Free Press archives

Did you enjoy a meal here? The Magpie Cafe pictured in August 1998.

Welcoming photos take you back to Whitby in the 1990s

An exhibitor with her bull head to the judging ring at Ryedale Show

Ryedale Show: Best pictures from the 2026 event

The Vintage Views column with Aled Jones. The area as it looks today.

Vintage Views with Aled Jones: the thrill of a Pierrot Show

Bursting at the seams - a packed beach at South Bay in May 1966.

31 sun-drenched photos take you back to Scarborough in the 1960s
Wish you were here? Sun-drenched photos take you back to Scarborough in the 1960s
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The 27-mile Flamborough Fling, organised by Bridlington Boys' Club.

Six wonderful pictures from the Bridlington Free Press archives

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Critical repairs approved to secure integrity of 18th Century Whitby Town Hall

The H.yeed travel set includes a hard-shell cabin suitcase, matching duffel bag and cosmetic bag for organised packing.

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Why mums like me are turning to the Yoto Mini for magical story time adventures (aff)

Why mums love the Yoto Mini for screen-free story time

Here is Garrison Street c.1908 with Cliff Terrace on the right. Image: Aled Jones

Vintage Views with Aled Jones: Step into the past along Garrison Street

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Six wonderful pictures from the Bridlington Free Press archives

Celebrate birthdays with confidence by choosing bouquets from Bunches, the customer-voted UK's favourite family business.

This florist has won a major award if you're buying birthday bouquets

Living History Weekend will take place in last August..

Eden Camp’s immersive Living History Weekend will return next month

The unveiling of the RAF Bomber Command 158 Squadron memorial at Lissett.

Six wonderful pictures from the Bridlington Free Press archives

The Brid Beat Singers at the Lions Carol Concert in 2014. PA1451-3d

Six wonderful pictures from the Bridlington Free Press archives

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