Category: 1794

The Windmill at Marsh Mill Village in Thornton

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Marsh Mill Village, located in Thornton, near Blackpool, is a historic site centered around Marsh Mill, an 18th-century windmill. It was built in 1794 by Ralph Slater for Bold Hesketh and was a corn mill used to grind grain until the 1920s. Wyre Council leased the mill from Melrose Development Services for 25 years before the lease ended. Melrose Development Services then bought the mill from the council for £1.4 million. The surrounding area has been developed into Marsh Mill Village, a courtyard complex that includes retail units, offices, and the Tavern at the Mill pub. There is also a fine… Read more »

Clifton Arms – First Built on What is Now Park Street

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The Clifton Arms Hotel was originally built around 1794 on Clifton Street, which is now part of Park Street. Its successor, a two-storey structure, was constructed in 1839 on West Beach. In 1875, all the buildings that made up the hotel were raised to the same height and sold to a private company. Situated in the heart of Lytham, a charming town on the Lancashire coast with a rich heritage, the Clifton Arms Hotel has a long history. Over 300 years ago, this location was home to a small coaching inn on the estate of the prominent Clifton family. As… Read more »