Fylde
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Discover your local listed buildings and places
Introducing some of Fylde's most historic sites, included in the National Heritage List for England. Some of these captions have been summarised by AI. Click through for the official List entry.
Lytham St Anne's War Memorial
Saint Anne's on the Sea
First World War memorial, erected in 1924 by Lord Ashton. Architect is Thomas Smith Tait. Bronze sculptures are by Walter Marsden. Statuary cast at the Morris Art Bronze Foundry, Lambeth.
Fishstones and Lamp
Kirkham
Fishstones, built in 1829 in Kirkham Market Square, are sandstone slabs forming counters for selling fish. The central cast-iron lamp, initially installed in 1872, was restored in 1982.
Treales Windmill
Treales, Roseacre and Wharles
Treales Windmill is a late 18th-century structure, now a house, featuring a conical roof and distinct window arrangements.
Promenade Gardens, Lytham St Anne's
Saint Anne's on the Sea
Promenade Gardens in Lytham St Anne's is a historic seaside promenade featuring landscapes by Pulham and Sons, including an ornamental lake, grotto, and waterfall, developed in the early...
Gravestone of Sir Charles Wright Macara
Saint Anne's on the Sea
A gravestone for Sir Charles Wright Macara, sculptor unknown.
Pebble pavements in Bath Street, Lytham
Lytham St Anne's
Two pebble pavements, one dating to the 1830s the other slightly later, on the east and west sides of Bath Street, Lytham.
Salwick Hall Bridge (Number 24)
Newton-with-Clifton
Salwick Hall Bridge, designed by John Rennie around 1797, is a Grade II-listed structure over Lancaster Canal, featuring large sandstone blocks and an elliptical arch.
Ash Tree House
Kirkham
Ash Tree House, built around 1765 by Thomas Langton, is a Grade II listed three-storey brick house with a hipped slate roof and notable architectural features.
4, Church Steet
Kirkham
4 Church Street, built by the Langton family in the early 19th century, is a three-storey brick house with elegant stone and slate features.
Kirkham United Reformed Church
Kirkham
A former Congregational Church, built in 1896 to a design by Briggs & Wolstenholme and now a United Reformed Church.
Laura Janet Memorial Cross
Saint Anne's on the Sea
A memorial cross to five of the crew of the lifeboat Laura Janet, sculpted by W B Rhind and unveiled in 1887.
Former Fire Engine House at Corner of Church Road
Singleton
The Former Fire Engine House at the corner of Church Road is a late 19th-century structure with distinctive brick and plaster construction, featuring decorative panelling and an original...
Parish Church of St Cuthbert
Lytham St Anne's
A parish church built in 1834-5 to a design by W H Hobden with later C19 and C20 additions by Paley & Austin.
Lytham Hall
Lytham
Lytham Hall, dating back to 1189, was a Benedictine site before becoming part of the Clifton family estate until the late 20th century. It has notable gardens and architecture.
Burlingtons Bar (at the Town House)
Saint Anne's on the Sea
Public house, formerly the basement bar of the St Anne's Hotel, 1890s with an interior scheme by Craven Dunnill.
War Memorial in the front of the Victory/Parish Hall
Lytham St Anne's
A First World War memorial located in front of St Cuthbert's Victory/Parish Hall, Lytham, architect unknown, unveiled on Armistice Day 1922.
Victory/Parish Hall
Lytham St Anne's
A Victory/Parish memorial hall by the architect F Harrison opened in 1920.
Jubilee Lamp
Kirkham
Cast iron lamp post and circular stone base erected in 1887 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee.
Drinking fountain in Promenade Gardens
Saint Anne's on the Sea
A decorative drinking fountain of approximately 1898, to the number 18 design of Walter MacFarlane and Company of Saracen Foundry, Glasgow.
Spray fountain in Promenade Gardens
Saint Anne's on the Sea
An ornamental spray fountain of approximately 1898, by Walter MacFarlane and Company of Saracen Foundry, Glasgow.
Fylde through time
This timeline shows the first period of use for buildings and places on the National Heritage List for England, just one of the details recorded for every list entry. Click around to see how Fylde changes over time.
Early medieval AD 410 to AD 1066
This period, often associated in England with Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, saw a reduction in urban living from the Roman period and increased migration from northern Europe.
Traces of this period can be found in cemeteries, particularly in artefacts and in some of the very early churches, as this period also saw the growth of Christianity in Britain.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Early medieval AD 410 to AD 1066
This period, often associated in England with Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, saw a reduction in urban living from the Roman period and increased migration from northern Europe.
Traces of this period can be found in cemeteries, particularly in artefacts and in some of the very early churches, as this period also saw the growth of Christianity in Britain.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Aerial photos of Fylde
Aerial photography helps reveal secrets of England's changing landscapes that are impossible to see from the ground.
Clifton
Clifton Hall, Clifton, 1938
Clifton
Clifton Hall, Clifton, 1938
Lytham St Anne'S
Squires Gate Holiday Camp looking towards Blackpool Tower and the seafront, Lytham St Anne's, 1952
Starr Hills
Pontins Holiday Camp, Blackpool, 1972
Lytham St Anne'S
Squires Gate Holiday Camp and Starr Hills, Lytham St Anne's, 1952
Lytham St Anne'S
Squires Gate Holiday Camp and Starr Hills, Lytham St Anne's, 1952
Clifton
Clifton Hall, Clifton, 1938
Clifton
Clifton Hall, Clifton, 1938
Clifton
Clifton Hall, Clifton, 1938
Clifton
Clifton Hall, Clifton, 1938
Fylde in the Historic England Archive
The Historic England Archive cares for over 15 million images, dating from the 1850s to the present day. Discover stunning images of Fylde's past.
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
St Anne'S, Fylde, Lancashire
Date created: 1910 - 1918
GENERAL VIEW OF FLOWER BEDS
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
St Anne'S, Fylde, Lancashire
Date created: 1923 - 1928
GENERAL VIEW
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
St Anne'S, Fylde, Lancashire
Date created: 1926 - 1931
GENERAL VIEW
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
St Anne'S On Sea, Fylde, Lancashire
Date created: 1900 - 1930
GENERAL VIEW SHOWING FLOWER BEDS
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
St Anne'S On Sea, Fylde, Lancashire
Date created: 1910 - 1935
GENERAL VIEW LOOKING ACROSS FLOWER BEDS TOWARDS THE WAR MEMORIAL
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
St Anne'S On Sea, Fylde, Lancashire
Date created: 1900 - 1930
GENERAL VIEW
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
St Anne'S On Sea, Fylde, Lancashire
Date created: 1935 - 1940
GENERAL VIEW
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
St Anne'S On Sea, Fylde, Lancashire
Date created: 1913 - 1918
GENERAL VIEW ACROSS THE FLOWER BEDS LOOKING TOWARDS NEIGHBOURING HOUSES
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
St Anne'S On Sea, Fylde, Lancashire
Date created: 1912 - 1917
GENERAL VIEW LOOKING TOWARDS THE BRIDGE
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
St Anne'S On Sea, Fylde, Lancashire
Date created: 1935 - 1943
GENERAL VIEW OF FLOWER BEDS WITH RUSTIC BRIDGE IN DISTANCE
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
St Anne'S On Sea, Fylde, Lancashire
Date created: 1900 - 1920
GENERAL VIEW OF PEOPLE BY POND
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
St Anne'S On Sea, Fylde, Lancashire
Date created: 1925 - 1930
GENERAL VIEW IN THE ROSE GARDEN
Stories about heritage in your local area
Historic England publishes news, blogs, research, videos, and podcasts celebrating England's rich heritage. Discover the stories we have about Fylde.
Kirkham: Forging a Heritage Programme as a Bridge to Wellbeing
Mentions Fylde
Supporting wellbeing and cohesion in a Lancashire community through a social prescribing programme based on interacting with heritage.
132 Nationwide War Memorials Listed Ahead of Armistice Day
Mentions Fylde
Built in the aftermath of the First World War, the memorials listed since last November are among tens of thousands erected across England.
21 Fascinating Places Listed in 2019
Mentions Spray fountain in Promenade Gardens, Drinking fountain in Promenade Gardens
Highlights from over 500 historic places which have been added to the National Heritage List for England in 2019.
Fylde's social history through photos
Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about their local area.
Windmill, East Beach, Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire
Period: Georgian (1714 - 1836)
This windmill is a tower mill. It was built in c1805 and was in use until it was severely damaged by a fire in 1918. It was then restored in 1987.
Windmill, East Beach, Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire
St Annes-on-Sea, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
The north promenade and beach with holidaymakers in St Annes-on-Sea.
St Annes-on-Sea, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
South Promenade, Saint Anne's On The Sea, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Looking inland from the pier across the beach towards the South Promenade.
South Promenade, Saint Anne's On The Sea, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
Pier at Lytham St Anne's, Fylde, Lancashire
Period: 1990s (1990 - 1999)
The pier at Lytham St Annes, viewed here at sunset.
Pier at Lytham St Anne's, Fylde, Lancashire
Monument to crew of lifeboat, Promenade, Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
This Monument to the crew of St Anne's lifeboat was built in c1890. It is by W.B. Rhind of Edinburgh.
Monument to crew of lifeboat, Promenade, Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire
Lytham, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Holidaymakers on the beach and promenade at Lytham. Two boys are intent on digging in the sand to the right of the photograph.
Lytham, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
Lytham, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Looking east from Lytham Pier with a small fairground in the foreground and the windmill and lifeboat station in the distance.
Lytham, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
Grand Hotel, St Annes-on-Sea, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
The Grand Hotel on the south promenade in St Annes-on-Sea was built by F W Catterall in 1897 for Mrs Rose Holloway.
Grand Hotel, St Annes-on-Sea, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
