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.
John Edward Marr - Early life in Morecambe
This picture, below, of Morecambe taken before 1898 shows the new sea wall. Part of the original sea wall which John Edward Marr would have known, can be seen fronting Morecambe Terrace in the centre of the picture.
From the house he was born he would have spectacular views across Morecambe Bay to the Lake District hills, where he would do most of his geographical studies.
Below is Morecambe as he would have known it in 1861. Poulton-le-Sands as it was then known, was a small sea-bathing place. There was a newly built harbour with facilities for loading and unloading cargoes by sea, and by rail at the stone quay and jetty.
Following the development of the railway, the town made rapid progress. The Crescent seen here became a bustling centre with shops, lodging houses and a new sea wall.
Out of sight beyond the curve of the promenade was the terrace of houses where John Edward Marr was born.
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