The entrance to Lytham Pier which opened in 1865. The pier fell into disrepair and despite a residents peitition in 1959 the town council refused to pay £5,000 to save it from the scrap merchants.placeholder image
The entrance to Lytham Pier which opened in 1865. The pier fell into disrepair and despite a residents peitition in 1959 the town council refused to pay £5,000 to save it from the scrap merchants. | Iconic Media Group

10 historical images of Lytham captured in bygone days

Claire Lark
By Claire Lark

Digital Journalist

Published 20th Apr 2026, 16:00 GMT

These cracking photos go back to another time in Lytham.

They remember the old days, from cottage hospitals, to Lytham Pier and cinemas.

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Lytham St John's C of E School Picture of Pupils at the now demolished Lytham St John's Church of England Primary School

7. Lytham Retro

Lytham St John's C of E School Picture of Pupils at the now demolished Lytham St John's Church of England Primary School | Iconic Media Group

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Southdown Hydro pictured in1925 before it became St Annes Town Hall

8. Lytham Retro

Southdown Hydro pictured in1925 before it became St Annes Town Hall | Iconic Media Group

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Three ships under construction at Lytham Shipbuilding and Engineering Company

9. Lytham Retro

Three ships under construction at Lytham Shipbuilding and Engineering Company | Iconic Media Group

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Lytham Cottage Hospital

10. Lytham Retro

Lytham Cottage Hospital | Iconic Media Group

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