The tramway passenger shelter in St Annes, originally built in 1918, served as a waiting room for passengers of the Lytham St Annes Corporation Tramways. Constructed by the original tramway company, the shelter was located at the junction of A584 Clifton Drive North and St Annes Road West. It was later extended in 1984 and used as the Clock House Café but it is now used as a Spud Hut. The shelter features the words “WAITING ROOM” engraved above the original entrance and a later-added clock.
Elmslie Girls School, founded in 1918 by three sisters—Elizabeth, Polly, and Peggie Brodie—was an institution that stood out not only for its academic success but also for its distinctive atmosphere and strong sense of community. Located on Whitegate Drive in a large, detached house, the school served as a nurturing environment for girls, offering them opportunities to excel in various fields, including competitive sports, music, science, and the arts. Elmslie Girls School, which was an all-girls school for the majority of its history, did admit boys at the preschool or early years level. The school was known for providing an… Read more »