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The historic chapel is the focus of this week’s vintage postcard, seen here during the Edwardian era (note the ladies in formal attire posing for the camera). Postcard courtesy of Aled Jones.

The ‘Now and Then’ column with Aled Jones: People have an affinity with the Ceme...

This vintage postcard shows two ladies seated outside the Regency era house that’s now a rock shop and holiday complex. Postcard courtesy of Aled Jones

The ‘Now and Then’ column with Aled Jones: Looking at the old, impressive buildi...

The Floral Hall in Bridlington was only on the scene for just two years before the fire but in that very short time it brought pleasure and entertainment to thousands. Postcard courtesy of Aled Jones

The Now and Then column with Aled Jones: Focusing on the history of the Floral H...

This week’s vintage postcard featuring Bridlington's north side is a great piece of nostalgia and a genuine photographic image taken by Valentine & Sons. Postcard courtesy of Aled Jones

The Now and Then column with Aled Jones: The changes along Bridlington’s north b...

This vintage postard is postmarked 1912 and shows the entrance to Trinity Cut. Postcard courtesy of Aled Jones

The ‘Now and Then’ column with Aled Jones: Focusing at Trinity Cut and the Donke...

This vintage postcard from 1924 shows the area around the Priory. Postcard courtesy of Aled Jones

The ‘Now and Then’ column with Aled Jones: Looking at the area around Bridlingto...

This vintage postcard combines a haunting view of the Monolith with the church stood proudly behind it. Postcard courtesy of Aled Jones

The Now and Then column with Aled Jones: Focusing on Rudston and its long histor...

This image, based on a vintage photograph from 1900, showcases Sewerby Hall and Gardens’ important and imposing Queen Anne oak staircase. Postcard submitted by Aled Jones

The Now and Then column with Aled Jones: Focusing on Sewerby Hall and Gardens

This postcard from around 1904 shows the gated area where a stroll along the south seafront cost 6d. Postcard courtesy of Aled Jones

The ‘Now and Then’ column with Aled Jones: Charting changes along the seafront a...

This postcard from 1921 shows the Victoria Rooms in their former glory. Postcard courtesy of Aled Jones

The ‘Now and Then’ column with Aled Jones: Focusing on the Royal Victoria Rooms

Regular contributor to the Free Press Aled Jones has compiled another ‘now and then’ comparision article – this time looking at the Royal Victoria Rooms.

By The Newsroom

This postcard, dated 1917, features a scene from between 1888 and 1912.

The Now and Then column with Aled Jones: Charting changes along Bridlington’s No...

This colourised postcard shows the former St Anne’s Convalescent Home. Postcard courtesy of Aled Jones

The ‘Now and Then’ column with Aled Jones: Focusing on the site of St Anne’s Con...

This postcard was colourised, bringing an otherwise dull scene to life.

The ‘Now and Then’ column with Aled Jones: Rowing boats for hire once packed Bri...

A vintage postcard can give many clues on when it was created despite the lack of a postmark. Postcard courtesy of Aled Jones

The ‘Now and Then’ column with Aled Jones: Looking at Bridlington’s High Street

This vintage postcard features Baylegate at around the time of the First World War.

The Now and Then column with Aled Jones: Looking at the changes near the Baylega...

This colourised postcard, entitled ‘Storm at Bridlington, is exactly 103 years old.

The ‘Now and Then column with Aled Jones: A wave of nostalgia on the cards

This excellent sepia postcard from 1902 shows Queen Street complete with horse-drawn carriages.

The ‘Now and Then’ column with Aled Jones: The changes on Bridlington’s Queen St...

This colourised vintage postcard emphasises how popular snapshot photography was in Bridlington 120 years ago.

The Now and Then column with Aled Jones: Focusing on changes along The Spa Prome...

This vintage postcard shows an early 20th Century view of Bridge Street. Postcard submitted by Aled Jones

The ‘now and then’ column with Aled Jones: Focusing on Bridge Street

This postcard, date stamped August 1928, shows some impressive beach art on Bridlington’s north beach.

The ‘Now and Then’ column with Aled Jones: Focus on Bridlington’s north beach

The postmark on this black and white postcard of King Street is dated 1950.

The Now and Then column with Aled Jones: Changes on Bridlington’s King Street

This Edwardian postcard, date stamped 1911, shows the south beach and the New Spa.

The Now and Then column with Aled Jones: Looking at the south beach and Spa area

Aled Jones, one of the classical world’s vocal powerhouses, has announced a very special tour for February and March

Classical singer and brodcaster Aled Jones to tour UK cathedral and churches - t...

Aled Jones, one of the classical world’s vocal powerhouses, has announced a very special tour for February and March

Classical singer and brodcaster Aled Jones to tour UK cathedral and churches - t...

This postcard features a lovely view of the site of the former Alexandra Hotel in Bridlington.

The Now and Then column with Aled Jones: The site of the former Alexandra Hotel

This colourful south pier postcard is clearly date stamped October 2, 1963.

The ‘Now and Then’ column with Aled Jones: Bridlington harbour’s south pier

This postcard was sent to an address in St Ives by a D Green in August 1912.

The ‘Now and Then’ column with Aled Jones: This time looking at Bridlington Harb...

Aled Jones, a contributor to the Free Press readers’ photographs section and collector of Bridlington-based vintage postcards, has produced another ‘now and then’ compare and contrast column for people to enjoy.

By The Newsroom

This postcard shows Bridlington Harbour in the 1960s.

The ‘Now and Then’ column with Aled Jones: Images of Bridlington Harbour

This photograph by Aled Jones shows Sewerby Steps as it is today.

The ‘Now and Then’ column with Aled Jones: The huge changes at Sewerby Steps

This sperm whale, featured in this postcard, was taken to the Natural History Museum in London.

The Bridlington ‘Now and Then’ column with Aled Jones: Whale’s sad demise used o...

This old photograph shows the Grand Pavilion Theatre gardens in all their glory.

The ‘now and then’ column with Aled Jones: The Grand Pavilion Theatre gardens on...

This postcard shows Bridlington’s original Grand Pavilion Theatre in 2010. Image submitted

The Now and Then column with Aled Jones: The loss of Bridlington’s Grand Pavilio...

The Winter Gardens Cinema on the Promenade is featured in this excellent postcard.

Special feature: The Winter Gardens Cinema site – now and then

This postcard shows a busy harbour scene from the 1960s. Image submitted

Reproducing a picture perfect postcard – Bridlington harbour now and then

This colourised vintage postcard dated August 1909 features a busy scene at the Floral Pavilion.

Bridlington’s Floral Pavilion – now and then through two great images

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