Bridlington is a town in the East Riding of
Yorkshire, England. It has a population of 32,000.
It is a seaside resort and seaport on the North Sea. It lies just south of the promontary of
Flamborough Head.
Bridlington's first hotel was opened in 1805 and it was a popular holiday resort for
industrial workers from West Yorkshire. Bridlington's popularity has
declined with the industrial north and the popularity of cheap foreign holidays.
Bridlington is served by the Bridlington Free Press,
and Yorkshire Coast Radio broadcasts from the town.
The MP for Bridlington is Greg Knight (Conservative) who represents the
East Yorkshire constituency.
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