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no.1073

Fleetwood harbour Pier and Watch House

1910s

Curved wooden structure with lower level reached by ladder. Octagonal wooden Watch House "for harbour staff and Pilots only”. 7 men,all with hats, waiting at the rail with what appears to be a large megaphone. Two smoking despite No Smoking notice nearby. Crowd of people beyond on beach and promenade with Lifeboat Station and ramp. Lower (Beach) Lighthouse behind them.

https://www.sankeyphotoarchive.uk/collection/view/?id=2179

no.1073

Fleetwood harbour Pier and Watch House

1910s

Curved wooden structure with lower level reached by ladder. Octagonal wooden Watch House "for harbour staff and Pilots only”. 7 men,all with hats, waiting at the rail with what appears to be a large megaphone. Two smoking despite No Smoking notice nearby. Crowd of people beyond on beach and promenade with Lifeboat Station and ramp. Lower (Beach) Lighthouse behind them.

Location: Fleetwood Cumbria Archives Reference: BDB 86/1/317
Sankey Number: 1073

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