The 2023 Bridlington Heritage Open Days have seen a large number of visitors attending many historic and some relatively unknown buildings in the town and beyond.
This year has seen a significant increase in the number of buildings in and around Bridlington, that are not normally open to the public, take part in this annual festival that celebrates our History and Heritage.
There have also been several historic talks and even detailed demonstrations of traditional boat building skills.
The theme this year was Creativity Unwrapped, and Bridlington has much to be proud of when visitors see the creative talent that has been born, lived and worked in the town over the centuries.
Many Bridlington buildings were part of the Hull and East Yorkshire Magazine for Heritage Open Days which gave coverage to a much wider audience and exposure for the sixteen places to visit in and around Bridlington.
The event was also well supported by the Bridlington Echo who produced for us a two-page advertisement which was supported by Regeneration of Bridlington Old Town and the Bridlington Tourism Association.
Properties that opened up for the event included the 325 year-old Baptist chapel on Applegarth Lane. Volunteer historian David Mooney explained in full detail the history of the building. Over the two weekends David saw 100 visitors.
Several Bridlington-based organisations were also in attendance at the Priory Church Rooms to explain the fascinating history of many aspects of the town. There were also several groups represented in the historical Priory Church.
Other events included talks and displays by historians Richard Jones, Delia Smith and Mike Wilson.
The Bridlington Coble Preservation Society also opened up their facility on Beck Hill.
