"Lancashire at War 1914 1918" - Exhibition

Lytham Heritage Group Press Release 3 November 2009

The Mayor of Fylde Councillor Paul Rigby and the Mayoress, Margaret Rigby attended Lytham Heritage Centre at Henry St, Lytham, to review the very popular “Lancashire at War 1914-1918” exhibition. Contributors and Stewards were thanked for all their input and support.  

Various artefacts were loaned by the Queens Lancashire Regiment Museum, Fulwood Barracks and local contributors. The exhibits included a hand carved bookcase made by Second Lt Percy Warburton whilst in a PoW camp. After the war he became an art teacher in Salford and taught Lowry. Other items included model aircraft and original German WW1 Pinkelhaube officers helmets. 

The exhibition was a great success, attracting record numbers of people. After 4 weeks the exhibition closed on Sunday 8 November. In November 2010 it is hoped a similar exhibition about World War II will be equally popular.

The Mayor and Mayoress with Exhibition Contributors and Stewards from Lytham Heritage Group

The Mayoress (left) with Audrey Kirby LHG Exhibitions Director                                                                 

Grant Smith one of the main exhibition contributors with the Mayor

Scenes from the exhibition: