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Visitors Book 1998
Peter Lloyd, - Exeter lloydinho@yahoo.com
Hi - After recently visiting your town I spent an afternoon watching your football team. People were moaning and groaning about team but more the Manager. I then heard about how much the stand cost. I was shocked. I believe that he council have given a interest free loan to the club. Looking at the team I will be very surprised if you get your money back as none will go to watch them so they will have no money. I believe that for the sake of the town and the councils money firstly the manager should be sacked and the whole team to be put on the transfer list. Exeter City might then buy Darren Lyons as he is a good player.
(SORRY I never talk Football or Politics... But I'm sure some of our readers will!)
John Curran, - Slyne~with~Hest
Great Web Site. I am trying to find the library but can't.
(Hello John, what library?)
Robert S Purvis, - Edinburgh, UK
Ok, makes the place look better than it is. Could do with
more links to industry...
(How could we possibly make Morecambe look
better than it is!)
Andy Clarkson, - Lancaster, England
Great site! I have created a Webring for people with sites
in the Morecambe and Lancaster area. Anybody, including yourselves
at www.morecambe.co.uk can add their site, including ex-residents,
or people just happy to put a link on their site promoting the
towns. This is FREE, and can include businesses, organizations,
and anybody with a homepage in the area.
To find out more visit
http://www.titanic.ndirect.co.uk/lanmore.htm
Thanks, keep up good work!
(Hi Andy - OK, you've got your free ad!, I hope some people visit your site from here! (Well Spotted!.. Deal!))
Mike Whalley, - Morecambe
From what I've seen so far it is a great website! (Cheers
Mike, Glad you like. Father Christmas will definitely be coming
to your house!)
Les Shaw, - Surrey, UK
Having been born in Morecambe, in a guest house on the promenade
over fifty years ago, and a regular visitor to the town to visit
my parents, I am very pleased to find your very interesting web
site, keep up the information, I'm sure it will do a lot to 'sell'
Morecambe. (So there was room at the Inn,
and plenty of Donkeys!.... Les you old person you, fifty how
old and you're browsing the internet on a computer. well done,
it's nice to have people from all ages keeping up with technology,
we've even had people in their late seventies visiting the site
...It's Great!)
Geoff Lee, Morecambe, England
(Well Geoff ... No Comments! ... You come from Morecambe and can't think of anything to say? Look at Les from York above or Rebecca from Canada below, I admit they are both crawlers (in the nicest possible way) but they have an opinion!... What's Yours?)
Rebecca Kenyon, - Winnipeg, MB, Canada
I moved from Morecambe when I was a child, but it is always interesting to see how the home town develops. Good Website. (Rebecca, you don't live on 'Sunny brook Farm' do you? ... Glad you like the site)
Peter Edgar, - York, UK
I am a Morecambe resident studying at York. this is my first opportunity to surf the net, I think the Morecambe web site does the town and its residents proud. well done!!! (Well done yourself!)
Stuart Jack, - Aviemore, Scotland
Hi people, cool web site and if anyone knows me E-mail me cause I miss ya all and I wanna come home, bye bye 4 now, take care X X - e-mail : CVS812882@aol.com (Hi Stuart, I hope those kisses aren't for me, I'm married... to a woman! My sense of humour is getting worse, you must excuse me.)
Peter Edgar, - York, UK
I am a Morecambe resident studying at York. this is my first opportunity to surf the net, I think the Morecambe web site does the town and its residents proud. well done!!! (You crawler! but I like you anyway!)
Derek Willis, - Morecambe, Lancashire
Well put together web site aimed at the tourist trade, how about a link page aimed at local people and how they can have an input into local issues. Maybe involve local schools who could write in with their local burning issue of the week. (Its a good idea Derek , the problem I'm having is getting the local authorities interested, time will tell!)
Frances Bott, - Newport News, USA
Delighted with your site. My great grandparents are from Morecambe
and are buried in Torrsholme Cemetery. Is there any info on the
net about Torrsholme Cemetery. Thank you for your help.
Not that I'm aware of, I'll try and dig
something up (pun intended!)
Alan Kenyon, - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Hi again.
When I was kid growing up in Morecambe, I heard Morecambrians referred to as "Sand grown 'uns". Does anyone know the origin of this handle? I assume it means someone who has 'grown up" by the sand.
Hi Alan, In the early 19th century Morecambe was just a small fishing village called Poulton-le-Sands and I would assume "Sand grown 'uns"comes from there. (unless anyone knows different!) Born & Bred
PS. Don't forget to let us know how you feel the town is developing. Su below thinks it's gone down hill!
Su , - Zoetermeer, The Netherlands
If only Morecambe could be so modern and interesting as the site seems to be. I lived there for too long and watched it go down hill, all the renovations are just not enough and are taking place much too slowly. There are too many shops that sell too much rubbish. Shame, it used to be so nice. The only reason I come back is that I have family living there.
Su, Su, Su...what can I say..... We must take the bad with the good, and yours is definitely 'bad', Everyone has their own opinions and I respect yours.
The renovations are taking a long time, but Rome wasn't built in a day. Money is always a key factor as to how much improvements are made at any one time, but I think an amazing amount of progress has been made. The "Rubbish" in the shops is aimed at tourists, wanting to take a little keepsake away with them or have a bit of 'fun', and believe me, it sells by the bucket load. There are plenty of shops in and around Morecambe selling top quality products, but when you are walking down the promenade, you want to buy inexpensive things so you don't blow all you holiday money at once.... OK, it's the best excuse I can think off!
Finally I can't believe it's all that bad or your family would have moved away!...Ahaaa... Gotcha!
Cheers Su
Marty Reinders, - San Jose Ca, USA
Good Start! I Visited Morecambe and Heysham Village in December 1988 with my Ex- Wife. Her Family lived in Heysham at the time, They had a house that overlooked the Ocean, and the Old Church. It was a Breath-taking view. There was an old house that was down the little street (on the right hand side) in the picture of the Town Square, across the street from the Church that was abandoned in 1988. Did anyone ever restore it? I was looking for more pictures of the "Local people, and less tourist stuff.
I'll Be back!
Hi Marty, the Church is still in the same state! it's called Heritage! "Pictures of locals" - they are all camera shy but I'll try and sort something out. "Asta la Vista Babe!" (if that's how you spell it)
James Connor, - Morecambe, United Kingdom
'not bad '- not bad , Not Bad, NOT BAD!, Is that all you can say? No real comments about some of the Stories or the Archives or the Eric Morecambe page.... Sorry!, you could or said 'Rubbish' or worse! No after all I think 'not bad' is, well, 'not bad'. Cheers James
Eddie Dowds, - Greenock, Scotland - e-mail : edowds@usa.net
I used to visit Morecambe and Heysham back in the 70's, I
would like to say Hi to all my old friends.........
Jeanette McMillan, Gina Wayman, Sheena Kerr, Christine MacDonald,
Drop me a note if you read this !!
Eddie - all your old friends seem to be ladies, does this mean you was a once Cassanova?
Robert Balmer, - Australia,.Gympie - magnet38@hotmail.com
I was in your town last week, I met my brother there for the first time in 9 years. It was good to be back, I watched a talent show and judged it with him at the superbowl. I think it was the hottest day this year, thank you morecambe for letting me catch up with my brother John. he works for the local newspaper could you pass on my thanks.
Hello Robert, I received both your e-mails. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay with your brother.
Nadine Lucas (nee Egan), - Near Perth in Western Australia
Hello again, I dropped by a few times as I promised. I am
always on the look out for someone I might know. I thought I
would leave my maiden name this time. I love the Moby Dick photo,
I remember visiting it many times, Your site makes me homesick
Hello Again Nadine, Thank you for your
suggestion of the 'guest book'. As you can see from the responses
below, people from all over the world are leaving their comments.
It has become a popular section of the site. Cheers, Peter.
Alan Kenyon, - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
An excellent web site. I was born in Morecambe too many years ago to mention and it's nice to see the home town on the web. The accomodations section is especially helpful as I am planning a return visit in the very near future. Keep up the great work. (Hello Alan, I've never met you but I like you already, glad you like the site. If you should visit, please let us know how you feel about the town is developing)
BOB, - GLUSBURN, ENGLAND
Hello Bob. If you left any comments, they
didn't arrive, but I bet you thought the site is rubbish!!!!
Terry Hadfield, - Glasson
Dock, UK
Very Good.
Two thoughtful words can speak a thousand!
Cheers Terry.
Gary Petersen, - West Point, Utah, USA
You have made Morecambe look great fun with the pictures.
I was in Morecambe 15 yrs ago for 7 months and was hoping to
find pictures of surrounding areas not just the rides and things.
I know there are other beautiful gardens, golf, buildings, etc
that could be included. But I love what you've done so far.
Cheers Gary, I'm working on some scenic
photographs as we speak!
Ian Law, - Moncton NB. Canada
It's good to see Morecambe has definately changed for the
better. I lived and grew up in Morecambe until 1992 and by the
images on your web page things have definately improved during
the last 2-3 years. Hi to everyone who may know us Ian and Marie
Law .
Ian, Marie, Hi, it's me Peter, you remember,
long time never seen! - Only joking, - Nice to here from you
I'm sure some of your old friends will see this!
Calvin_K - Australia
We think it's great. We are 12 weeks away from being
right there, where you are now. My wife has family there and
we are coming to visit. Your site has been a great start to learn
about the place we are about to head to. Thanks.
'GaDay Sport' perhaps your wife's family will throw a couple
of Sharks on the Barbi for you and give you a glass of Root!
(sorry my humour is getting worse!). Enjoy your stay and do write
back to me on your return
Christopher Reeve, - Slatington, PA USA
HELP! (Come on you good people, we've done it once, we can do it again!)
I was interested in looking up my past.
My grandfather 'Jack Reeve' was born in Wigan and lived in Morecombe
over 50 years ago. Any help you could give me would be greatly
appreciated.
For a more detailed description
click HERE
If you know Jack Reeve, or have any information you think we might find useful, please get in touch with me: peter at morecambe.co.uk or directly to Christopher on e-mail: superman253@Juno.com
Good Luck Christopher, we're going to need some 'Kryptonite'
for this one!!!
Martin Slater, - Heysham, England
Well presented and nice and colourful. Could do with a "What's
on" for the next few days, not just the next few months.
On the activities a price would be handy. eg How much is the
Golf ?
Hi Martin, Good Ideas, I'll look in to
them (Golf green fees from Weekdays £17 and Weekends £27)
Linda Moltu, - Crewe, UK
The site is great, BUT, what about info on the famous Morcambe
Bay walk, I can't find out about at all.
Here are some details although fully booked
for this year Morecambe Walk
Paul Andrew, - Lancaster, England
I think the site is a great idea. Some better pictures of
Morecambe and the surrounding area would be good as Morecambe
is beautiful and should be shown to everyone. lets have some
pics of the Bay, the sunsets etc.
(I'm sorting through some pictures as we
speak)
Mike Dent, - Morecambe, England
Maybe some visitors would like to see a live image of a back
garden in Morecambe! If you are sad enough check out:- http://www.mungo.lancs.ac.uk/cam.html:8080/cam.html
Also you may like to look at my temperature probe/graph which
can be seen at: http://www.mungo.lancs.ac.uk/mrtg/temp/html
(Mike I tried these links but they didn't
work... Any way fancy using the Morecambe web site to show off!)
Gary Warburton, - Mississauga, CANADA
Good to see that Morecambe has made it into the 90's great
web page, from an ex-morecambrian Would be great if you could
link up some pic's of the ole town.
(My old mate, I remember you, 6'2"
eyes of blue, You used to live behind that big old, and went
to, well how long's it been?.... Gary, sorry, thought you said
Larry ... I don't know you at all... Living in Canada must be
Great but I bet you can't get Morecambe out of your system. Book
yourself and Family? in for a holiday, It's only a few thousand
miles and then maybe I will get to know you?)
Jack King, - Athens, Georgia, USA
We are enjoying viewing this site with commentary from visitors
from Morecambe.
(Hi Jack... no pun intended!.. The way
you write suggests you may have foreign connections?.. nice to
here from you.)
Tony Thornburrow, - Blackpool, UK
I like what I have seen so far. I come from Morecambe but now live and work in Blackpool, (not a million miles away), and continue to visit the number one resort from time to time.mainly to visit family, however the changes to the seafront are taking a long time to complete.I don't know what the flippers are supposed to represent in the picture above!!! check on you again and see if there are any changes. (The flippers are to represent people having a good time!)
Les Hurlock, - Newberg OREGON, USA
I met my wife in Morecambe in 1943 when I was in the RAF.
We married in Morecambe Aug 4th 1945
We have been married for over 52 years. Yes. I like Morecambe.
Her maiden name was Irene Whitehead.
(Hello Les, it's nice to here of a couple
staying together for such a long time (The great train robbers
only got 30 years!!) I hope you have many more years left in
you. Perhaps you should take a second honeymoon in Morecambe,
we'll make sure the "do not disturb" sign is on you
bedroom door!!
Carol Davidson, - Scarborough, Canada
HELP!... A touching story of how the internet site works
I think your site is great, however I am trying to locate someone who once lived there . Her name is Elizabeth Bertram age 77 Maiden name is Porter originally born in Glasgow but has lived in England since either 1951 or 1952. Last I knew she was married to Norman Bertram has 3 Children (1 Male 45 years old? 2 Female I think they would be in their early 40's)
Thanks for giving me the address that I should mail to for the Voters Role, I sent it and I got information back yesterday, the above noted person is my biological mother who I find out passed away 7 years ago but I did receive two letters from half sisters so it was thanks to you that I can put some of the missing pieces of my life together.
Thanks Again
Carol Davidson
(A success, even though a sad one, good
luck Carol)
If anyone else needs any help to find a friend or lost relative, please email me, peter at morecambe.co.uk and I will post your request on the visitors book and try to help.
Z Hadwen, - Sydney, Australia
Great in the sixties good people and great times.
must visit again (That's right you must
30 years is a long time to stay away)
Kris Tina Thibodeau, - Concord, New Hampshrie,
United States
(What Kris, no comments?)
Ted Rhodes, - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Very interesting and useful - would appreciate a more detailed
map of the city and surrounding communities
(we're working on it!)
Jason Eden, - London
Loved the archives but was concerned that the map of morecambe
showed it to be on the east coast of England ? A strange way
to represent the town - upside down. I used to go to Heysham
High School from 1979 to 1986.
Best wishes (Yeh, you're right... however
because the coastline actually makes a right turn into Morecambe
bay, Morecambe actually faces North, so we've cheated a bit to
make it more readable, hope you forgive us!!!)
Dave Mullen, - Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Now working overseas, I haven't been home to Morecambe for two years. Hello to Mum, Tony, Paula and the 5 J's. Nice to see the web pages, need more photographs of how the place is now !! Keep up the good work.
Waterfield Family, - Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Information is super. We are planning our vacation and will come for a visit.
M. H. Lawleyn, - Boone, North Carolina, USA
Well done site. I used to live in Morecambe about 18 years ago. I miss it terribly, and would love to bring my family for a visit. (you may wish to contact one of the Hotels or Guest Houses on this site for more information)
Les Tomkinson,- York, England
Excellent site - very informative, colourful - we shall definitely visit this year!! Many Thanks for all your effort - why don't other resorts try as hard?? Cheers!
Muriel Sands - Ireland
Very refreshing, different, you should earn big bucks doing this!!!!!! (Thanks Muriel - If only someone out there would give us 'big bucks'!!!!)
Mike Pearson - Naxxar, Malta - mpearson@maltanet.com
Grew up in Hest Bank , went to School in Bentham, and still
have loads of friends in and around Morecambe - Counsellor Knight,
the O'Brien dynasty etc. etc. .Was up there last year with my
boy showing him the sights. It's changed a lot - for the better
- but oh! for the nights spent in the Broadway or the Seahorse!!!!!!!!
(I do hope you're not been rude!!)
Graham Wilkes, PALMERSTON, Northern Territory
I used to live in Lancaster and work around the Lancaster & Morecambe area. I just wanted to say that I found the site interesting and nostalgic. Many of the entries bring back a lot of good memories.
It is about nine years since I was last in Morecambe but I hope to visit some time in the near future. I am employed as a lecturer in building at the Northern Territory University in Darwin.
Juan Quarvez, Elk City
I think Oklahoma State University really sucks bad.Ha Ha Ha. (Yes Juan but what do you think of the morecambe.co.uk web site?)
Ian Huggins, New Zealand
Just did a search for morecambe bay and you were the only hit that came up. I am from Morecambe, Heysham actually now living in New Zealand just thought I would say hello.
Nadine Lucas, Waroona, Western Australia
Hi there, love your site, wish you had a guest book or ex-pats page, I for one would visit faithfully (Good suggestion Nadine and here it is!) I would love to catch up with anyone I might know from when I used to live in Morecambe, (left in '73 to move to Kirkby Lonsdale then left there in '75 to come to Australia). Bye for now
Nadine
e-mail : nlucas@southwest.com.au
Steve Clark, Canberra, Australia
Gday, just thought I'd see what's happening in sunny Morecambe.
I grew up in Morecambe and have lots of great memories of the friends and places that I used to hang around in. I am now living in Canberra, Australia. I have been here seven years, and this July/August I am planning a trip back to England. It's the first trip back to England I will have made. The things I am looking forward to most is walking the whole length of the promenade from Happy Mount Park to Heysham. I am actually thinking of writing a short book about my adventures as a kid growing up in Morecambe (based around the promenade, the hours I used to spend on the prom in my mispeant youth would amaze). Anyway I am sat here on Sunday 22nd March and I thought I would look Morecambe up on the net. It was great to see. Anyway got to go now! Looking forward to seeing Morecambe again this summer, and having a pint of Boddingtons in the Bath Hotel!
Cheers. Steve Clark.
P.S. I don't exactly know who is going to be reading this, but feel free to reply if you like at: roo@effect.net.au
Bye.
Richard Marshall, Preston
UK
Hello! - Congratulations on an interesting web-site
Paul Beach, Bridlington,
England
I think the morecambe.co.uk site is great, I will keep visiting
the site, I like the Stories and Jokes.
David Crisp, Leeds, England
Very informative, I used some of your pages for a project at
University... thanks.
Jackie Cross, Exeter,
UK
Your site brought back memories of a boyfriend I met in Morecambe
a few years ago. He was tall, dark and handsome and he couldn't
do enough for me... Unfortunately I married him and now he won't
do anything for me, including get a wash.... still I like your
site anyway!