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Bispham, Lancashire
Bispham maps
Historic maps of Bispham and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Bispham maps
Historic map of Bispham
Illustrated Victorian map of Lancashire
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Bispham books
Displaying 3 of 14 books about Bispham and the local area. View all Bispham books
Lancashire - A Second Selection Photographic Memories
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Heart of Lancashire Photographic Memories
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The Fylde Photographic Memories
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4 Bispham photos appear in 2 Frith book titles. You can read extracts and browse photos from these books.
Memories of Bispham
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So many happy days with my & other families waiting for Chritmas to arrive as a child in the 1970s. Jean Coleman managing the Hotel, with her husband as head Chef.
I shall never forget the sound of all the proud father's (including my own) singing carols on Christmas morning before breakfast. Mums keeping their excited children in check. Waiting for... [more]
Shared on 12 December 2006
What a joy to see the stained glass window again.
Every childhood Christmas with my beloved mum & dad, my brother and I would enter the fancy dress competition in this very room. Also we eagerly awaited the arrival of Father Christmas, coming down the lift!!
So many families we met year after year, every Christmas, catered for by Jean... [more]
Shared on 09 September 2008
Lancashire memories
I first visited Rufford on a "School Trip" from Aintree in about 1955 (about the time of the Frith photograph). We were brought to Rufford Old Hall and a nearby Pig Farm, both memories that remain with me. I also remember the "Gingerbread Stall" on nearby Ormskirk market on the way home. I now live, in retirement, in Rufford.
Shared on 21 December 2006
I have happy memories of visiting Croston in the late 1940s-early 1950s. My aunt and uncle, Margaret and Bob Chisholme, lived in part of the Rectory for a few years before moving to a large, rambling house in Station Road next to Walmsleys Corn Mill which was then a working mill. The Rectory was very cold I remember and the rooms... [more]
Shared on 20 July 2009
This picture shows the house I live in! My father renovated this house with loving care and now I am lucky enough to reside here.
Shared on 26 May 2009
My mother was born in Sandy Lane, at the very top of the road above Hutchinsons Chemists!
Shared on 26 May 2009
In 1958 secondary education was available for children who failed the 11+ exam. I attended Skelmersdale Secondary School aged 13 years, 51 weeks old. I was so proud of my new uniform. My best friend was Vivien Pierce and we started together and we loved it. It was a great disappointment not to be able to leave school a year later... [more]
Shared on 25 October 2008
Born in 1961 in Ormskirk Hospital to Richard & Eva Esp, i have lived in Skem for 21years before moving to Kitt Green Wigan after getting married. My memories of Skem is the schools i attended first Barns Road, then Brookfield County Primary and lastly Glenburn High, i left there in 1977. I try to visit Skem as often as i... [more]
Shared on 29 January 2008
Extracts From Bispham & Lancashire books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Bispham, inspired by Frith photos.
Bispham lies just a little to the north of Blackpool's bright lights and seemingly non- stop amusements, and its sea-front hotels and guesthouses attracted holidaymakers seeking a more relaxing break away from it all. The Palm Court Hotel, which stands next door to the former Miner's Convalescent Home, was run as a Methodist holiday home.
This is an extract from Lancashire Living Memories.
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The Fylde Photographic Memories
Here we have a good view of the tram track near Palm Court at the Cavendish Road stop on the high cliffs (a lift was available to convey visitors to the shore and the Promenade). The painted board to the right appears to be a feature of Blackpool Illuminations; this long stretch of lights, switched on in early autumn to lengthen... [more]
This is an extract from The Fylde Photographic Memories.
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The Fylde Photographic Memories
Little Bispham and Norbreck were destined for popularity: they were situated on cliffs, they had fine views of the Irish Sea, and the sunsets were quite spectacular. This was undeniably a healthy situation and quieter than neighbouring Blackpool. Some famous personalities have retired here, including Violet Carson and Marisa Robles, the harpist. The tram track (right) was an added convenience for... [more]
This is an extract from The Fylde Photographic Memories.
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