Part of the Lancashire Lantern network, the Pioneers gives details of people who were famous local people in science, technology and innovation. These pioneers were either born in Lancashire or their endeavours made a significant contribution to the development of the County.
Decimus Burton - Burton's 1841 building plan for Fleetwood
1841 building plan for Fleetwood, designed by Decimus Burton
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Current 1:10000 Ordnance Survey map of Fleetwood - not to scale
(Courtesy of Ordnance Survey, Licence No LA076716)
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Artist's impression of Fleetwood in 1841
(Courtesy of Bill Curtis)
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