Lancashire Lantern
Lancashire Lantern: Lancashire Pioneers
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 - Fleetwood in 1846 and Queen Victoria's visit in 1847
Extract from the Royal National Commercial Directory for 1846, giving a description of Fleetwood at that time
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Picture of Queen Victoria's visit to Fleetwood in 1847
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