The village of Thornton was first mentioned in the 1086 Domesday Book, as "Torentum."
A roman road passes through it, and a railway station opened in 1865.
In 1900, Thornton became an Urban District Council - before forming part of Wyre Council in 1974.
As for Cleveleys, departments in the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Pensions and the Board of Trade were moved there at the start of the Second World War.
But what is it about Thornton and Cleveleys that makes them so special to the people who live there today?
We asked you, and here were your responses:
1. Mary's Shell
Nicola Lukeman said one of the things she loved about Cleveleys was Mary's Shell. The metal sculpture, found on the sands of Jubilee Beach, is part of the Mythic Coast public art trail. The trail represents elements of the children's story, "The Sea Swallow." The shell is a favourite among photographers across the Fylde coast. Photo: Nicola Lukeman
2. Cleveleys promenade
Linda McFadden said she loved Cleveleys' promenade for long walks. It sits between Anchorshome, where the boundary to Blackpool begins, and Rossall. Photo: Linda McFadden
3. Marsh Mill and the Shopping Village
Coun Paul Ellison and Linda Adams said the thing they loved about living in Thornton was Marsh Mill windmill and its shopping village. The mill was built in 1794, and remains the only functioning windmill in the North West.
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Disa Easson said that after moving to Cleveleys from London, her favourite thing about the town was having sunsets at the beach on her doorstep. Photo: Disa Easson
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Dennis Barsby said that something he loved about Cleveleys was breakfasts at the Venue, on North Promenade. Photo: Dennis Barsby
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Dave Martin said one of his favourite things about living in Cleveleys was the variety of shops, and not only those on the high street. Rossall Road hosts many different shops, salons and eateries, all the way up to Thornton Gate. Photo: Google