Posts Tagged ‘Lancashire’

Blackpool Lancashire: Englands Favorite Seaside Resort

morecambe by Neil T

Article by Simon Haughtone

The town of Blackpool, Lancashire, England, has been a centre of English tourism since railway lines opened the seaside resort in the 1800s. Nestled against the Irish Sea, it has a population of about 144,000, making it the fourth-largest city in North West England, after Liverpool, Manchester and Warrington. Blackpool is a 40 minute drive northwest of Manchester.

Blackpool is located on the Fylde, a coastal plain that covers a 13 square mile peninsula, on the west coast of Lancashire County, England. The M6 marks the inland (eastern) border with Morecambe Bay to

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Holidays in Todber, Lancashire

Article by Ben Holloway

Destinations such as Blackpool and Morecambe have been popular choices for holidays in Lancashire for generations. While these might still be popular destinations, there are many people who would prefer to do more than sit on a beach or wander the Promenade. If you prefer something different when it comes to choosing your holiday destination, the Todber Holiday Park could be for you.

Todber Holiday Park has a wide range of caravans and lodges for sale, giving you the opportunity to have your own countryside retreat. The site itself boasts a variety of

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Visit Lancaster – Lancashire For Living History

Article by Simon Haughtone

Lancaster – Lancashire is located in northwest England. The city is inland only three miles from the port Morecambe Bay.. The Lund River runs through the town and allows shipping access further inland.

Lancaster has very direct ties with Queen Elizabeth and her family. The Queen is the Duke of Lancaster. Lancaster Castle dominates the ancient settlement that is based on the canal and port.

Georgian Architectural examples remain in several parts of the city. Among those examples are St. Mary’s church and the Castle.

In the City of Lancaster, you will find

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Full and double rainbow in Heysham Lancashire

A full rainbow early one morning after heavy rain over Heysham in the UK.

Some recent heysham auctions on eBay:

Heysham to Belfast 1957 British Railways Steamer

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Heysham to Belfast 1955/6 British Railways Steamer
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Irish Shipping, Travel Art Poster, Heysham Boat Ireland
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lancashire, HEYSHAM, Church, Rectory, Multiview (1907)

heysham eBay auctions you should keep an eye on:

Heysham England c1910 Postcard
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UK HEYSHAM SUNNY SLOPES 1936 POSTCARD
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Old Photo Into Heysham Harbour Morecambe, Lancashire

Heysham on eBay:

Heysham Village, Morecambe, England art
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NEW The Life of John Heysham, M.D.: And His Corresponde
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