You're a Sandgrown'un if you were born and raised in Morecambe. Some local people would argue that a true Sandgrown'un had to be born at the former Queen Vic - that's Morecambe's old Queen Victoria Hospital - or within the confines of Poulton fishing village.You're a Sandgrown'un if you were born and raised in Morecambe. Some local people would argue that a true Sandgrown'un had to be born at the former Queen Vic - that's Morecambe's old Queen Victoria Hospital - or within the confines of Poulton fishing village.
You're a Sandgrown'un if you were born and raised in Morecambe. Some local people would argue that a true Sandgrown'un had to be born at the former Queen Vic - that's Morecambe's old Queen Victoria Hospital - or within the confines of Poulton fishing village.

11 fascinating things about Morecambe that you might not know

If you are Morecambe born and bred, then you might think you know the town pretty well...but do you really?
By Debbie Butler
Published 23rd Mar 2023, 15:52 GMT
Updated 24th Mar 2023, 15:48 GMT

Here are 11 fascinating facts about our town that might surprise you.

And here are 12 surprising and quirky facts all about Morecambe's past

This time we're not talking about the potted variety but the town's football team, although Morecambe Football Club are nicknamed the Shrimps due to our town's local speciality food.

5. The Shrimps

This time we're not talking about the potted variety but the town's football team, although Morecambe Football Club are nicknamed the Shrimps due to our town's local speciality food. Photo: Ian W LYON

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Anyone remember getting their Blue Seagull Swimming Badge from the former Morecambe Super Swimming Stadium? Young children earned the award for swimming one length of the pool which was a massive 396ft x 110ft. The Super Swimming Stadium was one of the grandest of the 1930s modernist seaside lidos and was located on the site where Eden Project Morecambe will be built.

6. Blue Seagull Swimming Badge

Anyone remember getting their Blue Seagull Swimming Badge from the former Morecambe Super Swimming Stadium? Young children earned the award for swimming one length of the pool which was a massive 396ft x 110ft. The Super Swimming Stadium was one of the grandest of the 1930s modernist seaside lidos and was located on the site where Eden Project Morecambe will be built. Photo: Submit

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Do you sometimes call The Duke of Rothesay pub, The Nuclear Arms? It earned its nickname due to its close proximity to Heysham nuclear power station.

7. The Nuclear Arms

Do you sometimes call The Duke of Rothesay pub, The Nuclear Arms? It earned its nickname due to its close proximity to Heysham nuclear power station. Photo: Google

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The Clock Tower on Morecambe’s Marine Road Central is one of the town’s distinctive landmarks and there'll be many a Morecambrian who has uttered the immortal words, "I'll meet you by the Clock Tower". The Tower was designed by Cressey and Keighley, an architectural practice on Euston Road and was built by Messrs Edmundson. The clock was made by Rhodes of Lancaster and was declared ready on September 6 1905. The structure is currently undergoing repairs to make it tick again.

8. Clock Tower

The Clock Tower on Morecambe’s Marine Road Central is one of the town’s distinctive landmarks and there'll be many a Morecambrian who has uttered the immortal words, "I'll meet you by the Clock Tower". The Tower was designed by Cressey and Keighley, an architectural practice on Euston Road and was built by Messrs Edmundson. The clock was made by Rhodes of Lancaster and was declared ready on September 6 1905. The structure is currently undergoing repairs to make it tick again. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

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