Morecambe

Despite warnings being made over and over again not to venture out onto the sand and mud in Morecambe Bay, where there are quicksands, it seems there are those who still choose to ignore them. The tide races in at a faster speed than  a human can walk, and the quicksands and deep channels are an ever changing daily occurrence. It is no surprise therefore that there have been several rescues made this year. You only have to think back to the Chinese cockle pickers tragedy of a few years ago. 

The Battery has been closed and up for sale for quite some time. At one stage pub chain Wetherspoon were reported to be interested in taking over the building, but it remains empty.

Taking in the view of Morecambe Bay,

The Polo Tower, with its mobile phone mast at the top. 

A long distance view of the Stone Jetty Cafe.  Grange over Sands can be seen in the distance on the other side of the bay, with the Lake District mountains behind that. 

The curves of the Midland Hotel.

Another view of the Midland Hotel.

The Winter Gardens.

The tide starts to roll in, with Grange over Sands in the distance.

The sweep of the beach,looking toward the centre of Morecambe. 

I have never actually seen anyone use one of these telescopes on the Promenade. 

The much photographed  Eric Morecambe statue.

The Barclays Bank building on the corner of Euston Road. 

Morecambe Visitor newspaper offices and shop.

The Victoria Hotel closed some time ago, but the building is now being put to use again, and will become flats. Pleasing to note that the old name 'Victoria Hotel' has been uncovered and retained.

This used to be the Albert Hall in Victoria Street. It opened in 1896.

Morecambe's indoor Festival Market.