Such was the interest, Memory Lane delved into the archives to find out more about the occasion and, indeed, those elsewhere on the Fylde Coast.
Dick said: “Perhaps the most famous royal visit to Fleetwood came in September 1847, when Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, returned from their holiday to Scotland, through the new port of Fleetwood. The great and the good of Lancashire were present to see the young Queen step onto County soil for the first time."
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Ian Baird heads home against Pompey at Elland Road.
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Andy Ritchie celebrates scoring.
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Pompey's only goal came from the penalty spot as did United's third courtesy of John Sheridan.
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A Neil Aspin goal earned the Whites the three points against The Shrews at Elland Road.
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The Whites were beaten for the third time against Oldham in less than a month.
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Ian Snodin in action against The Rams at Elland Road.