Exhibition charts the history of fishing harbour

The exhibition charts the history of Bridlington Harbour over the years

A new exhibition highlights Bridlington's fishing history.

Individuals: At Sea – The Harbour That Forged Them is being held at Sewerby Hall.

It features historical photographs and portraits of people from the town’s fishing community by artist Leanne Broadbent.

Her grandfather was local fisherman Leonard Broadbent and was the inspiration for the exhibition.

There is also an installation to celebrate 200 years of the RNLI and marine conservation by pupils of Bay Primary School in Bridlington.

Curator Janice Smith said: “We are celebrating the fisherfolk of this part of the east coast and commemorating Leanne’s grandfather.

“Leanne’s series of portraits feature local people who made their living on and volunteered to serve around the sea at Bridlington.

“This year also celebrates 200 years of the RNLI, arguably the seafarers’ emergency service.”

The exhibition features images of local fisherman Leonard Broadbent (centre)

The exhibition covers the history of the harbour from pre-Roman times and details its colonisation by Angles from Europe from the 5th Century.

It charts its use as a trading port in Tudor times and its military importance during the English Civil War.

The exhibition runs until 10 November.

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