History of the Fylde of Lancashire

A sweeping yet accessible portrait of Lancashire’s western plain, this volume invites listeners to travel from the shadowy days of the ancient Britons, through Roman roads, Saxon farms and Viking skirmishes, up to the bustling Victorian towns that line the coast. The author balances thorough research with a conversational tone, steering clear of overly academic jargon while still honoring the depth of local records and early chronicles. Readers are treated to a vivid picture of how the Fylde’s landscape shaped its peoples’ lives across centuries.

The work unfolds in clearly defined sections, each devoted to a different facet of regional history—from the customs, superstitions and everyday dress of the inhabitants to the genealogies of long‑standing families. Detailed chapters explore individual parishes such as Poulton‑le‑Fylde, Kirkham, Blackpool and Lytham, mapping the evolution of rivers, roads and seafaring trade. Together these pages create a lively mosaic of a community whose roots run deep into England’s broader story.