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Poulton-le-Fylde in the 1940's

            The Postcard

A postally unused Progress Series postcard published by E.C. & S. Ltd. The card was printed in Great Britain.

On the divided back of the card the publishers have printed:

"This is a time for everyone
to stand together, and hold
firm!"
- The Prime Minister.

This is in fact an extract from a broadcast speech given by Winston Churchill on the 11th. September 1940.

Although the card was not posted, someone has written on the back:

"Many Happy Returns.
Best Wishes.
M.M."

Poulton-le-Fylde

Poulton-le-Fylde, commonly abbreviated to Poulton, is a market town in Lancashire, situated on the coastal plain called the Fylde. In the 2001 United Kingdom census, it had a population of 18,264. 

There is evidence of human habitation in the area from 12,000 years ago, and several archaeological finds from Roman settlement in England have been found in the area. 

At the time of the Norman conquest Poulton was a small agricultural settlement. The church of St Chad (featured on the postcard) was recorded in 1094 when it was endowed to Lancaster Priory. 

By the post-Medieval period the town had become an important commercial centre for the region, with weekly and tri-annual markets. Goods were imported and exported through two harbours on the River Wyre. 

In 1837, the town was described as the "Metropolis of the Fylde", but its commercial importance waned from the mid-19th century with the development of the nearby coastal towns of Fleetwood and Blackpool.

Poulton is part of the Blackpool Urban Area, and is approximately 5 miles (8 km) from Blackpool town centre.

Poulton has a library and two secondary schools: Baines School and Hodgson Academy. There is a farmers' market once a month, and since October 2011 there has been a weekly market on Mondays in the centre of the town.

Taken on: August 3, 2019

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