Poulton’s origins date back to at least the 11th century and its name reflects its location on the Fylde Coast as ‘farmstead by a pool’ - Skippool Creek. The town retains much of its historic character, including St Chad’s Church which dates back to medieval times. These photos go back to the turn of the 20th Century to the 1980s
25. Poulton and Skippool's past
Hardhorn Road corner of Queens Square in 1935. In 1900 a building on this corner housed the County Court. By 1935 this newer building housed Poulton Institute, later becoming the town's library. When that was replaced by the new building on Blackpool Old Road in 1964 it was used by a number of local organisations including the WRVS meals on wheels service and the Poulton Urban District Council Luncheon Club | National World
27. Poulton and Skippool's past
Ball Street before demolition work in 1910 looking towards the junction of Breck Road (left), Chapel Street (right) and Vicarage Road | National World
28. Poulton and Skippool's past
Whittaker Wholesale and Retail Underclothing and the Co-operative society shop on Church Street near the corner with Ball Street in 1936.The Poulton Market building is being demolished whilst the butchers on the corner is clearly still in business. The Co-Op chemist occupies this site today but the modern day Co-Op food store which was next door to it closed in 1985 after the council refused an application for a main entrance from the Teanlowe car park at the rear of the building. | National World
29. Poulton and Skippool's past
Poulton Gala procession through the Market Place in 1929. The Manchester and County Bank at the far end of the square replaced houses, but was later demolished creating a view of St Chad's Church. The stepped cross is providing a vantage point for onlookers. The colourful procession includes a young Britannia and, in the background on one of the floats, is a recreation of the market cross. Like many of the buildings in the Square, the Williams Deacons Bank building still stands but is now the home of the Royal Bank of Scotland | National World
30. Poulton and Skippool's past
A view of Skippool Creek in 1960 when Thornton Councillor Tom Croft called for it to be tidied up | National World