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Fleetwood Lancashire

Writer's picture: Barry QuatermassBarry Quatermass

A Wirral Photographers day out was long overdue, finding synchronicity of diaries an near imposibility it came to pass that three of us set off heading north. A day and evening shoot beckoned as we visited Fleetwood, Cleveleys and Blackpool. This is my take on our 1 stopping point - Fleetwood.

Beach Observation Rooms

#Fleetwood, on the north #Lancashire coast, does not, perhaps have the charm it once had, when #Peter #Hesketh-Fleetwood conceived an ambitious plan to convert the town into an important #seaport and railway spur. It nearly made it but his plan was never quite the success he had hoped for.

Old Ferry Landing Stage

Today the fishing fleet is still doing business, though the towns most significant employer is #Lofthouse of Fleetwood - of #Fisherman’s #Friend fame.

Lower Lighthouse
Lower Lighthouse

There is however still much for the photographer to get their teeth into, with two curious inland #Lighthouses, the charming ferry across the River Wyre to #Knott #End, the remnants of the Scottish and Isle of Man Ferry landing stages and the dominant figure of the #The #North #Euston #Hotel, which we discovered, does a fine americano.

Knott End Ferry

Our morning there started with a most excellent bacon barm at the #Beachside Cafe right on the promenade and finished as we stood beneath the imposing #Rossall #Point Observation Tower there was also much to appreciate in between.


Stay in touch for more from our day up t’north…..

Rossall Point

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Dave Newby
Dave Newby
27 oct. 2024

Excellent compositions, and love the monochrome feel

J'aime

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