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Fleetwood - The Resort with an Infinite Variety of Pleasures

A place of quiet appeal: a seaside resort in the shadow of a large and noisy neighbour.

Amateur film 1940 11 mins Silent

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Overview

The seaside resort of Fleetwood is only a few miles from Blackpool, but a world away from its neighbour's brash delights. The attractions of mid-20th century Fleetwood are of a quieter nature, and if there is little to set the pulse racing, there are compensations such as the pier, floral gardens, open-air pool and beauty contest, or the boating lake, hosting international model yacht racing.

Genres

Amateur film

Released

1940

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Fleetwood

Language

English

Subjects

Beaches Piers Beauty contests Modelling Trams Ferries (water transport) Lifeboats Lauder, Harry (1870-1950)

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Fleetwood - The Resort with an Infinite Variety of Pleasures

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