From Lytham St Annes St John Ambulance (from left) Niall Cartmell, Ryan Salisbury, Ryan Cartmell, and Daniel Peters, at St Annes Charity CarnivalFrom Lytham St Annes St John Ambulance (from left) Niall Cartmell, Ryan Salisbury, Ryan Cartmell, and Daniel Peters, at St Annes Charity Carnival
From Lytham St Annes St John Ambulance (from left) Niall Cartmell, Ryan Salisbury, Ryan Cartmell, and Daniel Peters, at St Annes Charity Carnival

Fylde nostalgia: Here's 34 pictures to bring back memories of life on the Fylde back in 2003

By Naomi Moon
Published 30th Jun 2022, 04:55 BST
Morecambe, Garstang, Fleetwood and Lytham through the ages.

We’re going back 19 years to 2003 with these pictures from the archives. They show what the folk living on the Fylde Coast were getting up to back then. Recognise anyone? READ MORE: Nostalgia from 2002. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: More from 2001. MORE MEMORIES: Going back to the year 2000

From Lytham St Annes St John Ambulance (from left) Niall Cartmell, Ryan Salisbury, Ryan Cartmell, and Daniel Peters, at St Annes Charity Carnival

. Fylde coast in 2003

From Lytham St Annes St John Ambulance (from left) Niall Cartmell, Ryan Salisbury, Ryan Cartmell, and Daniel Peters, at St Annes Charity Carnival Photo: Bill Johnson

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Bobby Denning from Lancashire County Cricket Club gives James Gregson, Tom Fail, Joe Hibberton and Ben Breakell a lesson. The event was promoted by Fleetwood Community Sports Group who provide half-term coaching for kids

. Fylde coast in 2003

Bobby Denning from Lancashire County Cricket Club gives James Gregson, Tom Fail, Joe Hibberton and Ben Breakell a lesson. The event was promoted by Fleetwood Community Sports Group who provide half-term coaching for kids Photo: Claire Lark

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Frank Donnelly, who is retiring as chairman of Lancashire Schools FA. He is pictured at Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood, with current Blackpool Town Team players (from left) Michael Davies, Christian Dust, Jamie McKenna, and Steven Hastings

. Fylde coast in 2003

Frank Donnelly, who is retiring as chairman of Lancashire Schools FA. He is pictured at Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood, with current Blackpool Town Team players (from left) Michael Davies, Christian Dust, Jamie McKenna, and Steven Hastings Photo: Bill Johnson

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Childrens writer Martin Riley with the drama group during his visit to Lytham St Annes High School

. Fylde coast in 2003

Childrens writer Martin Riley with the drama group during his visit to Lytham St Annes High School Photo: Archive

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Some of the pupils at St Peters Catholic Primary School, Lytham, who have helped make a "Garden for St Peter" in the school grounds. Also pictured are parent Cath Powell, (who landscaped the garden) and Joseph Thompson (from the artlounge, Lytham) whose mother Nicola worked on the mosaic

. Fylde coast in 2003

Some of the pupils at St Peters Catholic Primary School, Lytham, who have helped make a "Garden for St Peter" in the school grounds. Also pictured are parent Cath Powell, (who landscaped the garden) and Joseph Thompson (from the artlounge, Lytham) whose mother Nicola worked on the mosaic Photo: Bill Johnson

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Gathering for the Walk Away campaign at the Crescent Pub in St Annes are (top from left to right): Rachael Hall, Stuart Handley licensing, Chris Hanley licensing, David Nellin, Queens Hotel, chief inspector Bill McMahon. (Bottom from left to right): Rob Shields, Lancashire Constabulary, Gemma Sykes, Lancashire Constabulary, Angela Coombes, Lancashire Constabulary, Elann Galloway, Lancashire Constabulary, Maxine McKenzie, Tiles and The Crescent, and Beverley Sykes, Lancashire Constabulary

. Fylde coast in 2003

Gathering for the Walk Away campaign at the Crescent Pub in St Annes are (top from left to right): Rachael Hall, Stuart Handley licensing, Chris Hanley licensing, David Nellin, Queens Hotel, chief inspector Bill McMahon. (Bottom from left to right): Rob Shields, Lancashire Constabulary, Gemma Sykes, Lancashire Constabulary, Angela Coombes, Lancashire Constabulary, Elann Galloway, Lancashire Constabulary, Maxine McKenzie, Tiles and The Crescent, and Beverley Sykes, Lancashire Constabulary Photo: Archive

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Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Joan Humble and Wyre Clubhouse member Tim Warburton with a mission statement to be displayed inside the new centre in Lord Street, Fleetwood. With them is chairman of Wyre Clubhouse Steve Dalton and chairman of Lancashire Care Jo Darbyshire

. Fylde coast in 2003

Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Joan Humble and Wyre Clubhouse member Tim Warburton with a mission statement to be displayed inside the new centre in Lord Street, Fleetwood. With them is chairman of Wyre Clubhouse Steve Dalton and chairman of Lancashire Care Jo Darbyshire Photo: Claire Lark

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Lytham Ladies hockey team

. Fylde coast in 2003

Lytham Ladies hockey team Photo: Archive

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Graham and Susan Lakey at The Wheatsheaf, Garstang

. Fylde coast in 2003

Graham and Susan Lakey at The Wheatsheaf, Garstang Photo: Neil Cross

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Five players from the Fleetwood under 16 team who have all been selected to play for Lancashire Clubs. Pictured from left to right are Tom McCormick, Adam Lewis, James Doherty, Steve Blundell, and Steve Hatch

. Fylde coast in 2003

Five players from the Fleetwood under 16 team who have all been selected to play for Lancashire Clubs. Pictured from left to right are Tom McCormick, Adam Lewis, James Doherty, Steve Blundell, and Steve Hatch Photo: Claire Lark