Morecambe - Wikipedia
Morecambe was the birthplace of the artist William Woodhouse (1857–1939), who lived all his life in the town and is buried with his wife and daughter at St. Peter's Church in the village of Heysham, a little to the south of Morecambe.
36 old photos show just how much Morecambe has changed …
Feb 24, 2023 · Join us on a trip down memory lane with our selection of pictures of Morecambe through the years. We’ve found photos of the town centre and the Arndale, of old shops that are no longer with us, plus lots of views of the promenade during different decades.
These charming old pictures of Morecambe turn back the clock …
Oct 18, 2024 · Take a trip down memory lane with these rare old pictures of Morecambe. They include pictures of attractions long gone including Morecambe Tower and the Central Pier , as well as the Super Swimming Stadium.
The Rich History of Morecambe: A British Seaside Town
Sep 18, 2023 · The history of Morecambe is a testament to the town’s resilience and adaptability. From its early beginnings as a Roman settlement to its heyday as a bustling seaside resort and through periods of change and challenge, Morecambe has …
Memories of Old Morecambe - Lancaster Vision
Sep 8, 2020 · North of the churchyard is one of Morecambe’s hidden gems – its Victorian cemetery. Here lie past mayors, solicitors, potato merchants and even a Japanese acrobat. Here too are family tragedies such as drowned fishermen and infant deaths.
29 pictures of Morecambe's long gone Central and West End …
May 5, 2023 · Morecambe had two piers at one time, the Central Pier and the West End Pier. Built during the late 1860s, the Central Pier was 912 feet (278 m) long and featured a large pier head served by steamboats.
Morecambe Archives
The name Morecambe was adopted in 1889 combining the small towns of Poulton-le-Sands, Bare and Torrsholme. Bordering Heysham where back in 1900 a four year project to build a £3,000,000 harbour was undertaken by 2000 workers.
History - Morecambe Heritage
Morecambe grew around the village of Poulton-le-Sands from the mid-nineteenth century onwards when a railway line, the Little North Western, was pushed through from Leeds and Bradford to a new harbour on the shore of Morecambe Bay. The …
A 1960s Guide to Morecambe by Peter Wade - Lancaster Civic …
Nov 6, 2023 · An Official Street Plan and Guide to Morecambe, probably from the late 1960s, records many businesses of the time. Listed are bus services, car and coach parking, banks, transport, caravan sites, sport and recreation, shelters, public libraries, newspapers and places of …
Old Images of Morecambe, Lancashire - Local History Videos
Glimpse history through old images of Morecambe, Lancashire, in the North West of England, UK. Enjoy a video bringing the history of Morecambe Pier to life. See what the pier looking like in its heyday, and a photo of the seafront before work had even started on …