From early in the history of Bridlington, a small fishing port grew up near
the coast, later known as Bridlington Quay. After the discovery of a chalybeate
spring, the Quay developed in the 19th century to become a seaside resort.
Bridlington's first hotel was opened in 1805 and it soon became a popular
holiday resort for industrial workers from the West Riding of Yorkshire. A new
railway station was opened on 6 October 1846, between the Quay and the historic
town.
The area around the new railway station was
developed and the two areas of the town were brought together
