Category: 1919

The Growth of James Brearley & Sons

The business was established by James Brearley in 1919, when he would frequent various gentlemen’s clubs throughout the Fylde coast, obtaining share orders from his clients, before heading off to place these on a weekly basis at the Manchester Regional Stock Exchange. James Brearley has a proud history of providing investment management and share dealing services to both private and professional clients for over 100 years. As one of the North of England’s leading Investment Managers & Stockbrokers, they employ over 60 people in four locations: • Primary. Walpole House, Unit 2, Burton Road. Blackpool, FY4 4NW • 7 South Preston Office… Read more »

Fylde Rugby Club

Fylde Rugby Union Club, operates from the Woodlands Memorial Ground on Blackpool Road in Ansdell. The first team competes in National League 2 North, which is the fourth tier of the English rugby union system, following their relegation from National League 1 at the conclusion of the 2017–18 season. The club also fields two additional senior teams: the Hawks and the Vandals, which compete in the English North West Leagues, specifically in the NW Premiership and NW3 North, respectively. Additionally, there is a thriving Mini Junior Section and a Colts team that participates in the Lancashire & Cheshire regional leagues. Fylde Rugby Club was established… Read more »