Category: 1848

Lytham Market Hall

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In 1848, the Lytham Improvement Commissioners, the local government of the day, commissioned the building of Lytham Market Hall at a cost of over £1,000, designed by Charles Reed of Liverpool, to replace the open-air market. It was originally designed as a single-story structure with an Italianate style. A clock tower, donated by Lady Eleanor Cecily Clifton, was added to the building in 1868. A further tower was added on the west side in 1877. In 1883 a drinking fountain was placed  in the Market Square in memory of her husband, John Talbot Clifton, who died in 1882. In the… Read more »

The Historic Queen’s Terrace in Fleetwood

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Queen’s Terrace in Fleetwood was completed in 1848, an historic row of elegant houses designed by Decimus Burton. Originally known as Burton’s Houses, the terrace was renamed to honor Queen Victoria’s visit in 1847. It has served various purposes throughout its history, including residential homes for wealthy families, a school, a hospital, and even wartime consulates. The terrace is recognized as an outstanding example of English Classical architecture. Decimus Burton, a prominent architect, designed the terrace as part of his overall plan for the new town of Fleetwood. The buildings are characterised by their English Classical style, with features like… Read more »