Historic photographs show Grange-over-Sands seaside life
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 06:43 · Archive
Eight historic photographs capture Grange-over-Sands between the early 1900s and 1930s, showing seaside life in South Cumbria's favourite resort. The images are part of the Sankey Archive, a collection of photographs by Barrow photographers Edward, Raymond and Eric Sankey, who documented the 'extraordinary and everyday' between 1900 and 1970.
One 1930s photograph shows people resting on the limestone rocks below the esplanade wall at high tide, with a teenage girl standing barefoot at the water's edge holding a walking stick. Grange Lido and the railway station are visible in the distance. Another 1920s image captures the tranquil ornamental lake with ducks gliding across the water whilst visitors chat on park benches. The town war memorial, unveiled in November 1921, appears new in this print, with the grand Grange Hotel visible in the background.
A street scene from the early 20th century outside Grange Railway Station illustrates the changing face of local transport. A man attends to his blanket-draped carriage horse beside the ivy-clad stone station building, while an early open-top motorcar bearing the registration K-487, a bicycle and a dog share the quiet roadway.
How it is being reported
- Photos capture seaside days in early 1900s Grange-over-SandsWith its sweeping views across Morecambe Bay and impressive promenade, Grange-over-Sands has long been one of South Cumbria’s favourite seaside retreats.NW Evening Mail · 10 Oct, 06:00
- Photos capture seaside days in early 1900s Grange-over-SandsWith its sweeping views across Morecambe Bay and impressive promenade, Grange-over-Sands has long been one of South Cumbria’s favourite seaside retreats.Westmorland Gazette · 10 Oct, 06:00
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