Fascinating aerial views over Lancaster and Morecambe from 1946 through to 2009

A trawl through our archives unearthed these great aerial pictures taken in the Lancaster and Morecambe district.

By Debbie Butler

Published 14th Apr 2023, 12:00 BST

Updated 14th Apr 2023, 12:05 BST

The shots date from 1946 through to 2009 and feature some historic buildings still here today plus some long gone.

We hope you enjoy looking at them.

A great aerial view of Lancaster.

1. Lancaster

A great aerial view of Lancaster. Photo: Submit

An aerial view taken in 2002 of Morecambe Central including Bubbles, The Midland hotel, Frontierland, Apollo cinema and Morrisons supermarket.

2. Morecambe Central

An aerial view taken in 2002 of Morecambe Central including Bubbles, The Midland hotel, Frontierland, Apollo cinema and Morrisons supermarket. Photo: NIGEL SLATER

The former Frontierland fairground in Morecambe which is now owned by Lancaster City Council who hope to see a hotel and leisure led development on the site in the future.

3. Frontierland site

The former Frontierland fairground in Morecambe which is now owned by Lancaster City Council who hope to see a hotel and leisure led development on the site in the future. Photo: Nigel Slater

Old Lancaster including the castle and the former prison located there. Picture taken in 2003.

4. Lancaster Castle

Old Lancaster including the castle and the former prison located there. Picture taken in 2003. Photo: Nigel Slater

Lancaster Morecambe