Church Road, Lytham

iBase ID

234925

Reference identifier

NST20120206001

Title

Church Road, Lytham

Place

Lytham St.Annes

General notes

The view on the postcard is of Church Road, Lytham,. with tram in background. The top of the Market Hall can just be seen to the left. In 1896, gas trams were introduced from South Station, Blackpool to St. Annes and later Lytham by Blackpool, St. Annes and Lytham Tramway Company. In 1903, Lytham trams were converted to electric power.
The postcard is addressed to Mrs.Howard, Cock and Bottle, Otley Road, Bradford. Written from Wyresdale, Beach Street, Lytham, the message reads: "Dear Auntie, We came hear on Friday Father had been very poorly but is improving now. Hope your sciatica is better. Love from all, Louie".
The postcard bears the original stamp and postmark.

Medium

Postcard

Colour

Original image size

14.27/8.91cm

Year of image

c1914

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Locator

1070

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