Panoramic View of Morecambe Sea Front - 1901
Just found this video which offers a glimpse into Morecambe’s past. Take a look:
This film is part of the Mitchell and Kenyon collection - an amazing visual record of everyday life in Britain at the beginning of the twentieth century. For more information about the films of Mitchell and Kenyon see http://www.bfi.org.uk/features/mk/
To buy the DVD click here - http://www.bfi.org.uk/filmstore
You can watch over 1000 other complete films and TV programmes from the BFI National Archive free of charge at the new BFI Mediatheque - http://www.bfi.org.uk/mediatheque
Final trafficker in cockle picker gang jailed
Yan Li was sentenced to 3 years as Judge Sean Morris said that she, “Turned a blind eye” to the origins of the £400,000 which was transfered in and out of Yan Li’s bank account from an addresses in the West Midlands (Oriental Medical Centres).
For many Morecambe residents the tragedy which killed 21 Chinese cockle [...]
Mort Allan
MORT Allan, one of the best known and most popular showbiz entertainers in the North-west, died in the Royal Lancaster Infirmary [in 2003] after a long and brave battle against cancer. He was 66. Originally part of a successful clubland double act with veteran Bolton entertainer Norman Vernon, Mort went on to establish himself as a top class compere at leading northern nightclubs Blightys in Farnworth and Fagins in Manchester.
Pets dumped in recycling bins in Torrisholme
these crimes weren’t committed by cash strapped pet owners, they were committed by sick, twisted, a-holes who one day will receive karma and be forced to eat their own poo.
Morecambe Helicopter Ride
Isn’t technology amazing. I just came across this virtual helicopter ride over Morecambe. After living here for so many years I never knew the shape of the coastline - take a look.
Looking for my Uncle - Walter, Chodacki
Can you help put the pieces of this puzzle together and help an expat from NY possibly find family in the Morecambe area? Visit this message in the forums, to help out…
Carnforth hotel evacuated
Twenty-six people were moved from the Truckhaven Hotel to the nearby Pine Lake resort after the ground floor was flooded under 30cm of water and cars in the car park were submerged right up to their wing mirrors.
Central Promenade Redevelopment
Redevelopment of Morecambe central promenade - The Masterplan: including retail, leisure, restaurants, cafes, and 533 residential units.
Morecambe 1-1 Rochdale
Morecambe grabbed a point thanks to the head and debut of teenage striker Aaron Taylor.
Children’s October Half Term Activities
Get rid of the kids this half term. Sign them up for activities at Lancaster and Morecambe College.
Motorcyclist and car collide on Morecambe Rd
A terrible accident occured on Monday 14th October at 4pm when a 53 year old motorcyclist collided with a car outside Lancaster and Morecambe College, on Morecambe Road.
The driver of the car was 34 and is suffering from shock while the motocyclist has been taken to Royal Preston Hospital to be treated for serious head [...]
Bird brained yobs set bus shelter tramp on fire
This awful crime occurred at around 2am on Monday 13th. A homeless man was sleeping in a bus shelter when 3 idiots set fire to his blanket. How small does your brain have to be to find setting fire to a 60 year old tramp funny?
Karma dictates these muppets will spend some time in hell.
