Lancashire History

1138, the Scots and English Clash Near Clitheroe

Lead image, Clitheroe, and Pendle by the author. There was a period known as the Anarchy that extended from 1138 to 1153. Civil war ranged across the land and it affected most parts of the Kingdom. Lancashire did not escape the carnage and a Scottish force was marching towards Clitheroe, through the Trough of Bowland.…
Preston in 1965, on the cusp of the modern world.

Preston in 1965 was undergoing massive redevelopment, yet many traditional hobbies still ruled. Boys enjoyed Tri-ang model railways and Dinky Toys, while girls had prams and dolls. Greenway’s toy shop looks surprisingly old-fashioned and many of the brands are long gone. Tri-ang became Triang-Hornby in 1965 and then the Tri-ang name was dropped entirely in…
Blackpool’s early tourists arrive by horse and cart

Blackpool’s early tourists. Blackpool’s early tourists had poor transport links to contend with. The distance from towns such as Bolton to Blackpool is around 40 miles and the soon-to-be resort proved popular with the working classes. By the early 19th century there was money to spend, however, that changed after the slump of 1826. Most…

Lytham, Fairhaven Lake gallery

Geoffrey Whittaker Lancashire History.