Lancashire Pioneers: Decimus Burton - Fleetwood and the sea

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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 and the sea

Extract from the Fleetwood Chronicle of 1845 showing how important shipping has been to the town since Fleetwood was established

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Photograph of the lighthouse in Pharos Street

(Courtesy of Bill Curtis)

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