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Bridlington maps
Historic maps of Bridlington and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Bridlington maps
Bridlington area books
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Memories of Bridlington
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Summer 1937
We stayed in a caravan at Thornwick Bay in July 1937. On a visit to Bridlington harbour I saw the SS 'Yorkshireman', which was the biggest sea-going vessel I'd been near to at that time. I thought it was magnficent and it gave such an impression of power and strength to me as an eleven year old. When we returned to school after the holidays, I drew this black and white monster a number of times and our teacher was much impressed by my efforts and its obvious influence on me. After all those years I can still feel the thrill of being on the harbourside, so close to that wonderful ship - especially when its engines pounded as it cast off to reverse away from the harbour wall, its propellor churning the sea like a great cooking pot. A magnificent experience to an eleven year old!
Sands Lane, Bridlington
Can anyone please remember a private Hotel in Sands Lane called the Farslea Hotel? My Mum and Dad had that hotel. I would love to find out if it is called anything else now, or even if it was demolished.
My Great Grandfather James Allen Pride Was The Rector Circa 1900
I'd be interested if anyone has any photographs of him and his family (my Grandmother particularly).
King Street
This is actually King Street which later became Prince Street.
Childhood in The 1950s
It breaks my heart to see how the years, short-sighted councillors and rapacious businessmen have ruined this once noble and beautiful seaside resort. How could anybody have countenanced destroying this view for the ugly, noisy smelly and shabby fairground rides that have replaced it? Up and down the terraces and promenades of the north beach what were once gardens, putting greens and other relaxing and pleasant areas are now car parks. All gone for a quick buck and what remains? Dirt, litter and a down-at-heel feel to the whole town. It's the beaches and the long walks of the south bay and the north to Sewerby that keep the town from slipping into a total sewer. If only the town's guardians had the foresight to keep it frozen as it was in the pre-packaged holiday period that took its middle-class visitors away and focused on quality, Bridlington today would be the jewel not only of the Yorkshire coast but of the whole English seaside.
Happy Days
Wow.. those boats are still plying their trade today although the boating pool is on the southside near the spa nowadays and has been for a few decades. I remember my Nan taking my brother and myself in the long hot summer of 1976 to have a go on these boats...for a 11 year old they were the height of cool....happy days indeed !!!!
Music On Board
My father, Ernest Pullan, played piano accordian on the 'Bridlington Queen', during the early 1960s perhaps 1961, 1962, 1963.
I've Finally Found The Caravan Site
I spent many a summer at this caravan site. My Gran used to own a caravan there. I have so many found memories of the pace and even though last time I was there would have been about 25 years ago, I can remember quite a lot - peeing in a bucket for one!!
I've decided this year I want to come back to Bridlington, and spend a week retracing all the things I remember. I expect lots have changed, but hopefully some things may still be there.
I couldn't remember the name of the place, but could picture the location, so with the help of google 3dmaps I found it.
I want to stay on this caravan site. Does anybody know if it has a website or brochure you can order?
