Архивные снимки раскрывают жизнь Моркэмбе более ста лет назад

A fascinating collection of historic photographs offers a glimpse into life in Morecambe more than a century ago. The pictures form part of the Sankey Archive, a collection of photographs taken by Barrow's Sankey family between 1900 and 1970. Looking east along Morecambe's bustling promenade, this photograph dating from between 1900 and 1914 captures large numbers of visitors enjoying the seafront. People can be seen strolling or relaxing on the many benches lining the promenade, while a woman pushing a pram occupies the foreground. Behind the promenade stands a row of restaurants and businesses, with the clock tower and the distinctive Morecambe Tower visible in the distance. At low tide by Morecambe's Central Pier, holidaymakers can be seen making the most of a day by the seaside in this mid-1920s scene. Advertisements for 'Dancing Three Times Daily - Orchestra' and 'skating' are visible on the pier, while boats lie both alongside the landing stage and on the sand below. Children walk and paddle at the water's edge, although many visitors have chosen to relax in deckchairs overlooking the beach. Looking along Euston Road towards the Bank of Liverpool, where a Liver Bird emblem sits above its entrance. To the left stands the West View Hotel, where Morecambe FC was founded in 1920. It has since been replaced by an amusement arcade. The Royal Hotel can also be seen, with its frontage remaining largely unchanged since this undated photo was taken. Beneath a vast glass roof, passengers wait inside Morecambe Promenade's booking hall in this early 20th century scene. The station's impressive interior housed a range of facilities including offices, ladies' and gentlemen's toilets and a newspaper stall, while hanging baskets added a decorative touch. Children and adults alike can be seen enjoying the open-air bathing pool at Bare in this mid-1920s scene. Situated at the end of Beach Street, the pool is shown at high tide with seawater spilling over the far wall, a process that helped refresh the bathing water each time the tide came in. Beyond the pool, the Furness fells can be seen rising across Morecambe Bay. Dominating the seafront, the Grosvenor Hotel is pictured here in the early 20th century with its highly ornate façade and distinctive corner turret. Stables can be seen beside the hotel, while two chambermaids look out from a window. A coat of arms is also visible in the stonework. Morecambe's Clock Tower and Central Pier can be seen in this early 20th century photograph. A group of boys have gathered around what appears to be a drinking fountain. Morecambe's war memorial is captured in this mid-1920s photograph. The cenotaph features a sculptured bronze lion, with inscriptions commemorating the men of Morecambe who lost their lives in the first World War. Beyond the memorial, the Winter Gardens pavilion can be seen. Busy with pedestrians, this photograph captures the north end of Regent Road near Clarendon Road around 1930. Lorries can be seen on both sides of the street while a motor car makes its way along the road, and a number of bicycles can be seen beside the pavement. At the far end stand the entrances to West End Pier and West End Market, while a newsagent's sign reading "Morecambe Bill Decisions" suggests the scene may in fact date from 1924. Crowds flocked to Morecambe's beach in this 1920s scene looking north along the seawall and promenade towards the harbour and the old Midland Hotel. At low tide, the sands are packed with visitors, many dressed in their finest clothes, with even young children still wearing their shoes.