Great Eccleston, Raikes Road c.1955

Photo ref: G222074

More about this scene

G Hilton's grocer's shop (left) was here in the 1960s. Opposite was the post office, whose thatched roof had to be replaced by corrugated metal like many others along that stretch. Amongst these was a very old cruck-built Fylde cottage with clay and straw walls from the 16th century. Leckonby Hall is the most interesting historical building hereabouts. The fair (there were once three fairs here) was a great event. Held in the Square in the 19th century, six hundred stallholders came from all over the country, and great crowds from the Fylde turned up.