Tag: 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 original Gynn Inn in Blackpool, which dates back to 1715, closed its doors in 1921 and was demolished to make way for a new road and tramway layout. It was located roughly where Gynn Square roundabout is today and was one of Blackpool’s earliest hostelries. The building was originally a farmhouse, then became a grocer’s and beerhouse, and finally a public house. A blue plaque on the wall of the present-day Gynn Pub commemorates this history and the fact that the Duke of Cambridge, one of Blackpool’s first hotels, stood on this site as well. Right opposite the Gynn… Read more »

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 »