17 rarely seen old pictures which capture summers in Morecambe's heyday

By Debbie Butler

Published 9th Jun 2023, 07:00 BST

Updated 9th Jun 2023, 09:10 BST

These wonderful old pictures are from the archives of Getty Images.

They evoke true seaside nostalgia and are photos taken nationally for news events happening at the time.

But for us here in Morecambe, they personify bygone eras and remember our resort at the height of its popularity.

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Children from Bradford lining up for a dose of medicine during a holiday at Morecambe.

. Old Morecambe

Children from Bradford lining up for a dose of medicine during a holiday at Morecambe. Photo: Fox Photos/Getty Images

The beach and pier at Morecambe circa 1950:

. Old Morecambe

The beach and pier at Morecambe circa 1950: Photo: Keystone/Getty Images

Arthur Aveyard of Morecambe floats with ease, despite fisherman's clothes and the brick tied to his chest, during a demonstration of the 'unsinkable swimsuit' which he wears underneath.

. Old Morecambe

Arthur Aveyard of Morecambe floats with ease, despite fisherman's clothes and the brick tied to his chest, during a demonstration of the 'unsinkable swimsuit' which he wears underneath. Photo: Fox Photos/Getty Images

Delegates singing Auld Lang Syne at the closing of the Labour Party Conference in Morecambe in 1952. From left: Peggy Herbison (1907 - 1996), Alice Bacon, Herbert Morrison, Morgan Phillips, Harry Earnshaw and Arthur Greenwood.

. Old Morecambe

Delegates singing Auld Lang Syne at the closing of the Labour Party Conference in Morecambe in 1952. From left: Peggy Herbison (1907 - 1996), Alice Bacon, Herbert Morrison, Morgan Phillips, Harry Earnshaw and Arthur Greenwood. Photo: Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Delegates walking along the Promenade during the Labour Party Conference at Morecambe in September 1952. From left: Wilfrid Burke, MP for Burnley; Peggy Herbison (1907 - 1996), MP for North Lanarkshire; Jim Griffiths, MP for Llanelli; Alice Bacon, MP for Leeds North East; Percy Knight and Mrs Sam Watson.

. Old Morecambe

Delegates walking along the Promenade during the Labour Party Conference at Morecambe in September 1952. From left: Wilfrid Burke, MP for Burnley; Peggy Herbison (1907 - 1996), MP for North Lanarkshire; Jim Griffiths, MP for Llanelli; Alice Bacon, MP for Leeds North East; Percy Knight and Mrs Sam Watson. Photo: Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Children from Bradford lining up for a dose of medicine during a holiday at Morecambe.

1. Old Morecambe

Children from Bradford lining up for a dose of medicine during a holiday at Morecambe. Photo: Fox Photos/Getty Images

The beach and pier at Morecambe circa 1950:

2. Old Morecambe

The beach and pier at Morecambe circa 1950: Photo: Keystone/Getty Images

Arthur Aveyard of Morecambe floats with ease, despite fisherman's clothes and the brick tied to his chest, during a demonstration of the 'unsinkable swimsuit' which he wears underneath.

3. Old Morecambe

Arthur Aveyard of Morecambe floats with ease, despite fisherman's clothes and the brick tied to his chest, during a demonstration of the 'unsinkable swimsuit' which he wears underneath. Photo: Fox Photos/Getty Images

Delegates singing Auld Lang Syne at the closing of the Labour Party Conference in Morecambe in 1952. From left: Peggy Herbison (1907 - 1996), Alice Bacon, Herbert Morrison, Morgan Phillips, Harry Earnshaw and Arthur Greenwood.

4. Old Morecambe

Delegates singing Auld Lang Syne at the closing of the Labour Party Conference in Morecambe in 1952. From left: Peggy Herbison (1907 - 1996), Alice Bacon, Herbert Morrison, Morgan Phillips, Harry Earnshaw and Arthur Greenwood. Photo: Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images