Bridlington and the coastline of Holderness has long been a popular tourist destination. Each year thousands of people visit this part of Yorkshire and time and again they return.
On Tuesday, 24 June, the East Riding Archives and Local Studies Service celebrate our much loved coastal areas with its third archive cinema event, ‘Bridlington and the East Yorkshire Coast’.
The show draws on a variety of footage from the past 20 years and also delves a little deeper into the past. With scenes from a local documentary film, the audience will cast eyes over some historic photographs of Bridlington, as compared against modern views of the town.
Local film makers also provide a contemporary view of the East Yorkshire coastline, starting from Spurn Point northwards to lesser known parts of the coast.
The archive cinema show also follows a school outing to North Landing, Flamborough Head, made by the children of Spencer Street School, Beverley, in 1957, documenting the party as they enjoy a spot of fun and exploration by the sea.
Staying on North Landing, the show also takes in crab fishing to find out what goes on in this long established trade.
The nostalgic video tour ends with a look at an unusual video about an historic day for Withernsea. On 26 September 1967, the East Yorkshire seaside resort of Withernsea became the first in the area of the North Eastern Gas Board to receive a mains supply of gas.
Sam Bartle, collections officer, said: “Our gas supply is something that we take very much for granted nowadays, but back then this was a fantastic innovation and a film was made to mark the momentous occasion.
“I suppose this would be like someone making a film about us switching to solar or wind power nowadays. The show takes in a variety of themes and I’m sure people will learn something by coming.”
‘Bridlington and the East Yorkshire Coast’ will be screened on Tuesday, 24 June, at 6.30pm, in the Treasure House Education Room. Tickets are £3 and booking is essential as places are limited.
To reserve your seat, call (01482) 392790, or visit the archives and local studies search room at the Treasure House, Beverley.
