"The History of Lytham Shipyard" Exhibition

Press Release 3 March 2010 - Lytham Heritage Group

An exhibition on the history of Lytham Shipyard was previewed on 3 March 2010 by The Mayor of Fylde Councillor Paul Rigby and the Mayoress, Margaret Rigby. The Mayor was introduced by Chairman of Lytham Heritage Group Alan Ashton and Exhibitions' Coordinator, Audrey Kirby. The evening at Lytham Heritage Centre, which is owned and managed by Lytham Heritage Group, was a great success and was attended by many local dignitaries with connections to Lytham's maritime history.

The exhibition is open from 2 to 28 March, Tuesday to Sunday, and Bank Holidays from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free and donations are welcome.

Below are some of the pictures from the evening:

 Audrey Kirby and Alan Ashton introduce the Mayor and Mayoress of Fylde,

 The Archive team, Mrs Jane Swan, Mrs Sue Swatridge, and Mrs Fiona Wilson

 John Miller Chairman, Heritage Trust for the North West and Paul Hodgkiss, Project Manager Heritage Trust for the North West

Ribble Cruising Club's Commodore Richard Freeman, with Mrs Susan Forshaw and Mrs Freeman

 Mr John Tavernor and Mr Julian Hale

 Mrs Susan Forshaw and Mr David Forshaw

 John Miller Chairman, Heritage Trust for the North West and Mrs Morag Walker

Mr Arnie Broxup with Mrs Broxup and Mr Derek Garstang

 Mr Bert Greaves and Mrs Mary Greaves

 Mrs Audrey Kirby and Mr James Hilton, The Lord of the Manor.

Mr Derek Garstang viewing the exhibition