31 historic Fleetwood photos which capture the port's past, its people and buildings

These great photos from Fleetwood's past capture long ago times.

Published 5th Mar 2024, 10:44 BST

Updated 5th Mar 2024, 10:53 BST

They are from the days of a thriving fishing industry, when Fleetwood had a railway station and industry, such as Smiths Crisps. They show old shops and the faces of Fleetwood people in days gone by. You might recognise some...

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Looking across from the garage towards Cheerie Corner

1. Historical Fleetwood

Looking across from the garage towards Cheerie Corner

Knott End ferry and slipway 1950. Passengers arriving on the steam ferry across the Wyre estuary from Fleetwood

2. Historical Fleetwood

Knott End ferry and slipway 1950. Passengers arriving on the steam ferry across the Wyre estuary from Fleetwood

This snowy scene depicts houses in Welbeck Avenue leading up to the entrance to the Memorial Park

3. Historical Fleetwood

This snowy scene depicts houses in Welbeck Avenue leading up to the entrance to the Memorial Park

This summer scene depicts flower beds and the bowling greens in between the pier and the Marine Hall in the 1920s

4. Historical Fleetwood

This summer scene depicts flower beds and the bowling greens in between the pier and the Marine Hall in the 1920s

Dock Street in Fleetwood in the late 19th or early 20th century. Prominent buildings include John Gibson Ship and Boat Builder (on the right) and next door is J Smyth Auctioneer and Valuer. The Fielden building is also prominent

5. Historical Fleetwood

Dock Street in Fleetwood in the late 19th or early 20th century. Prominent buildings include John Gibson Ship and Boat Builder (on the right) and next door is J Smyth Auctioneer and Valuer. The Fielden building is also prominent

Steam trawlers tied up on the fish dock. Catches were unloaded there. The fish was sold and some was processed under the sheds around the dockside where winter conditions were like the Arctic

6. Historic Fleetwood

Steam trawlers tied up on the fish dock. Catches were unloaded there. The fish was sold and some was processed under the sheds around the dockside where winter conditions were like the Arctic

People Fleetwood Blackpool

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