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| Yours truly under the famous clock |
Time to pack up our cases and leave our base at the Marina and head home. But there would be a couple of interesting stop-offs en route !
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| Brief Encounter |
Carnforth Railway Station has a major claim to fame. In 1945 it was the location for part of the filming of possibly the greatest romance film of all time ' Brief Encounter'. The station clock became a powerful icon through repeated use in the film.
On the 17th October 2003 the station opened a Heritage Centre.It took three years to renovate the existing derelict buildings. Carnforth Railway Station was opened in 1846 by the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway Company and was originally just a single platform. In 1856, a small station was built following the connection of the Furness and Midland Railway lines. A year later a new station and small engine shed were constructed. On 1st August, 1880, the station was rebuilt at a cost of £40,000.
On the 17th October 2003 the station opened a Heritage Centre.It took three years to renovate the existing derelict buildings. Carnforth Railway Station was opened in 1846 by the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway Company and was originally just a single platform. In 1856, a small station was built following the connection of the Furness and Midland Railway lines. A year later a new station and small engine shed were constructed. On 1st August, 1880, the station was rebuilt at a cost of £40,000.
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| Cases |
A short journey of less than six miles takes us to Morecambe Bay. Morecambe seems to be one of the old fashioned seaside resorts that have fallen out of fashion from its 1930's heyday.
In fact back then, it was known as the 'Naples of the North'.
On arrival we are treated to clear blue skies. We are treated to views of Grange Over Sands across the water and the beauty of the lakeland fells.
Surprisingly the beach is virtually deserted , no doubt the weather forecast has been studied.
The seafront is a pleasant surprise actually and been tastefully maintained. The jetty has no gharish amusement arcades or shoddy fairground rides. Instead their are various bird sculptures which make it a pleasant and relaxing experience.
I get the impression that Morecambe is the place to wander aimlessly until you find a suitable perch , and just idle away a few hours gazing across the bay.
On arrival we are treated to clear blue skies. We are treated to views of Grange Over Sands across the water and the beauty of the lakeland fells.
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| Tide has gone out |
The seafront is a pleasant surprise actually and been tastefully maintained. The jetty has no gharish amusement arcades or shoddy fairground rides. Instead their are various bird sculptures which make it a pleasant and relaxing experience.
I get the impression that Morecambe is the place to wander aimlessly until you find a suitable perch , and just idle away a few hours gazing across the bay.
Unfortunately the clouds begin to gather and the blue skies are gradually swallowed up by the grey variety. Typical really we left the East Midlands absolutely parched , not having seen a drop of rain in over 6 weeks. It's rained and been overcast most of the time we have been here!
No visit to Morecambe would be complete without paying homage to the the slightly larger than life-sized statue of Eric Morecambe. Captured in one of his characteristic poses with a pair of binoculars around his neck. It was unveiled on the very day we visited coincidentally back in 1999.
Of course Eric's real name was 'John Eric Bartholomew. One half of the legendary 'Morecambe and Wise' comedy partnership.
The statue is surrounded by inscriptions of many of his favourite catchphrases and an exhaustive list of guest stars who appeared on the show. It really is worth a visit.
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