41 sunny pictures which capture a busy Morecambe Beach through the decades

By Debbie Butler

Published 7th Jun 2023, 07:00 BST

Updated 17th May 2024, 15:40 BST

When the temperatures rise, young and old alike love a day lapping up the sun or splashing in the waves on Morecambe Beach.

With that in mind, we’ve had a look through our archives and happened across a great selection of photos of people enjoying the beach in Morecambe over the years.

The pictures date from 1911 through to more recent times.

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Building sandcastles on Morecambe beach are the Mann family from Lancaster - Laura, Alex, Joel, Im and Gonzalo Chiva.

1. Morecambe Beach

Building sandcastles on Morecambe beach are the Mann family from Lancaster - Laura, Alex, Joel, Im and Gonzalo Chiva. Photo: Garth Hamer

Paddling in the tide. The former Polo Tower can be seen in the background.

2. Morecambe Beach

Paddling in the tide. The former Polo Tower can be seen in the background. Photo: Submitted

A busy Morecambe beach in mid summer. The picture shows Robert Lupton senior's second wife Barbara on a horse called Prince. She was 15-years-old at the time.

3. Morecambe Beach

A busy Morecambe beach in mid summer. The picture shows Robert Lupton senior's second wife Barbara on a horse called Prince. She was 15-years-old at the time. Photo: Submitted

Heysham High School leavers, Nicola Morgan, Layla Penman, Hannah Curwen, Brodii Simpson, Leah Curwen and Gemma Parker, having fun in the sun on Morecambe beach.

4. Morecambe Beach

Heysham High School leavers, Nicola Morgan, Layla Penman, Hannah Curwen, Brodii Simpson, Leah Curwen and Gemma Parker, having fun in the sun on Morecambe beach. Photo: Garth Hamer