Category: 1867

St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Fleetwood

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Rising modestly amid the sea air and salt-stained rooftops of Fleetwood, St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church stands as a testament to both spiritual devotion and architectural vision. Designed by the celebrated Gothic Revival architect E. W. Pugin, this striking church has served the Catholic community of the town since the late 19th century, offering both sanctuary and continuity across generations. Fleetwood itself is a town with planned origins, envisioned in the 1830s by Peter Hesketh-Fleetwood, a local landowner who sought to transform a quiet corner of the Lancashire coast into a thriving port and resort. As the population grew, so… Read more »

The Legacy of the Gynn Pub & Restaurant

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The Gynn Inn is remembered as one of Blackpool’s earliest and most significant hostelries, its story beginning in 1715. At first it stands as a modest farmhouse, typical of the Fylde coast’s rural landscape. Over time the building adapts, serving as a grocer’s and beerhouse before gaining full recognition as a public house. By the 18th and 19th centuries it becomes an established stop for both locals and travellers, a place of refreshment at a time when Blackpool is only beginning its transformation from scattered hamlets into a seaside resort. The inn gains particular importance because of its position on…

The Imperial Hotel

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The Imperial Hotel, originally part of the Puma Hotels Collection, is a distinguished 4-star establishment situated on the northern promenade. Established in 1867, this magnificent Victorian red-brick building was erected on the site of what was once Claremont Park before its conversion into a hotel. Over its long history, the hotel has seen multiple changes in ownership. It was managed by Barceló Hotels for many years before being taken over by The Hotel Collection in June 2014. In 2017, the hotel embarked on a new chapter when it was acquired by Singapore’s Fragrance Group for £12.8 million. Famed for its… Read more »