With it’s charming restaurants, idyllic small town pubs and a nightlife which actually rivalled other towns, it was the choice for many.
All centred round the town square, the next pub was just a short stagger away and the restaurants were bunched together.
These pictures rewind to Poulton’s nightlife back in the day, focusing on pubs, bars and restaurants.
13. Pubs and restaurants, 90s and 00s
Old Town Hall, Poulton-le-Fylde, England shock defeat in the closing minutes of a Euros 2004 game | Staff
14. Pubs and restaurants, 90s and 00s
The Mayor and Mayoress of Wyre Cllr. Peter and Susan Hawley officially opened a new lounge area at the Falcon pub in Poulton | National World
16. Pubs and restaurants, 90s and 00s
Dave Christie from the Royal Oak in Poulton which was the first pub in the UK to try out a whirlpool pool table. Did they catch on? | National World
17. Pubs and restaurants, 90s and 00s
Landlord of the Golden Ball Keith Jones and regulars with the Gazette Gold Card | National World
18. Pubs and restaurants, 90s and 00s
Valerie Ballentine of the Thatched House receives the CAMRA "Pub of the season-Winter 2000" award from CAMRA branch chairman Ian Ward (left) and CAMRA Regional Organiser Ray Jackson | National World