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____________________________________________________________________________________________ Morecambe Theatres and Halls Arthur Lloyd is known to have performed here 1886, 1879
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Morecambe Baths, Palace, and Aquarium - Regent Park, Regent Road, Morecambe.
Above - Advertisement from a September 1st 1879 programme for Morecambe Aquarium advertising Arthur Lloyd & his company appearing in 'Two Hours Of Genuine Fun' for the following week.
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Abandoned from the mid 1890s, the land was eventually bought by Morecambe Council in 1924. Over £25,000 was spent in creating the new Park which opened in 1926. The Park has recently had a face-lift and remains popular for its fine bowling greens.
Above - Programme cover for Morecambe Aquarium
for week of 8th September 1879
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Above - Programme for Morecambe Aquarium for week
of 8th September 1879
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Above - Back of Programme for Morecambe Aquarium
for week of 8th September 1879
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Morecambe Alhambra
Above - Morecambe Alhambra Theatre and sea front Promenade - From
a postcard 1910 Visit the 'Morecambe World' Website here...
Auditorium of the Winter Gardens Morecambe in 1990 - Courtesy Ted Bottle
Above - Winter Gardens Morecambe postcard The Winter Gardens closed in the mid sixties and the complex fell into dereliction. The fair ground was closed and cleared and all buildings within the complex except the theatre were demolished. The Theatre now stands forlornly in the middle of waste ground but it is intact. - Donald Auty. Click here to read the whole of Donald Auty's article on this site about the Wintergardens Morecambe
Above - Auditorium of the Winter Gardens Morecambe in 1990 - Courtesy Ted Bottle. |
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'In
the early 19th century Morecambe was just a small fishing village called
Poulton-le-Sands. The fishing industry developed and with the appearance
of guest houses and hotels there was no holding back. Morecambe has
grown into one of the most beautiful and popular holiday resorts in
the West.' 
This
popular park was once Morecambe's principal entertainment centre
called the Summer Gardens. Built in the 19th Century they included
a circus, ballroom, aquarium, conservatory,
café, racecourse and a boating pool. The racecourse was surrounded
by a wide dyke which was used for skating in the winter. 
