Skippool Creek

Skippool Creek near Thornton in Lancashire.
The name 'Skippool' comes from Anglo-Saxon word 'skiff' (boat). Skippool became the Wyre's main port in the 17th century and the influx of sailors inevitably turned it into a colourful area. It became known as a centre for cockfighting, smuggling, ale houses, prostitution and press gangs.

Skippool Creek, Cleveleys, Lancashire, England, UK

Created: July 05, 2017

Author: Joan Martin

Photograph size: 8.7 Mpixels (24.8 MB uncompressed) - 2403x3600 pixels (8x12 in / 20.3x30.5 cm at 300 ppi)

Photograph keywords: boat, Cleveleys, creek, Fylde, jetty, River Wyre, Skippool, Skippool Creek, Wyre

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