Fleetwood Documentary

[@fleetwoodinfocus7051]

A beautiful town with so much history. I look forward to spending the rest of my life here. Great informative video by Richard Gillingham who I have had the privilege to meet. His great local knowledge is something that inspires me and I hope over time I can gain some of that to also help promote & showcase this beautiful town.

[@dideedi7351]

Thank you so much for this video about Fleetwood!! My parents were both from there and my 2 grandads and one grandmother were also….my other grandmother was from The Shetland isles but moved to Fleetwood when she was 3. My parents left Fleetwood for their jobs in and near Manchester and soon after my brother was born and I came next. We emigrated to the United States (California) in 1964 but Fleetwood remained the home of most of my relatives. I’ve been to Fleetwood a couple times but I have a lifetime of stories that my parents retold over the years. Fleetwood is in my blood and I can’t tell you how excited I was to watch your video!! Thank you so much!!

[@edwardsimpson3238]

I left Fleetwood as a 6year old in 1954 when my parents emigrated to Australia. I haven't been back so I enjoy everything that is on video about the town...I would freeze in Summer probably though. It was 37° celcius yesterday here and it's only spring.

[@lukestephenson2704]

Mr Gillingham-my old Geography teacher at Montgomery. Great teacher 👍

[@teddyshepherd2854]

When I worked out of Jubilee Quay. the Harriet was still fishing and a going concern. As a bloke in my early twenties, I owned and worked a half-decker, May Baxter FD 82 in the early 70s. Given my age now, 70+ I must be one of the last fellows alive that worked a half-decker out of Fleetwood.

[@SimonLloydGuitar]

My Grandad was called Horace Newton and was the Slip Master at the docks during your time

[@antonchristian873]

Love Fleetwood !

[@mickgreen5334]

I remember getting on the tram to Fleetwood. Strolling about and down at the quayside we'd have some kippers posted home.😊😊

[@alexandersunter4899]

There’s lots more to tell about this fascinating town. A view from the Mount back into the town makes for an interesting discussion, never mind the flood mark on the Strawberry Gardens, and that is just a taste of this great town.

[@kimlillistone9418]

I spent many a happy summer in Fleetwood. My father was from there and we used to stay with his aunt who lived in Beach Rd right opposite the cemetery. I still have some family there but have lost track of them. My maiden name was Hornby and I remember my grandparents lived in Lindel Rd. If any one knows if any of them are still around I would love to make contact again.❤❤❤❤

[@JAB771]

Fantastic how you can even make Fleetwood look decent

[@bobbymac1319]

Fab insight 👌

[@simonlloyd7557]

I can remember countless visits to Fleetwood from being about 6 to 17 from the 70's to 80's...My nan and Grandad lived there, and various Aunts and Uncles. It had a thriving docks at the time and my Grandad worked there. I remember my Nan dragging us around B&Ms (which must have been the 1st one in the country) and taking us to Finley's Fire Salvage... As a kid, it seemed like a lovely seaside place to live, particularly with Blackpool just being up the road but it wasn't until I became an adult that I realised it was just another Northern shit hole full of arseholes.

[@sunnyjim1355]

You had to go and spoil it, didn't you. 😂 But, growing up there in the 70's - 80's I can't say you are entirely wrong, but I can assure you that there are much worse places to have had lived in the NW during that time. Allow me to relate an anecdote: many, many years later I met someone from Rochdale who's family used to holiday in Fleetwood during that time, and he describe it as a 'shit hole'. But I was quick to point out that nobody from Fleetwood EVER went to Rochdale for their holidays. 🤣

[@brendamichie4579]

That is where I was born at Milton Lodge

[@brendamichie4579]

I moved to Leeds and never been back

[@colinarmitage3631]

I think Fleetwood ort to get its act together and get the railway re instated you as a town have a much better chance of going forward. my roots are the sounding area of Fleetwood sutch a shame the railway was cut.

[@brendamichie4579]

My nan was mayor and mayor oss in1957mr mrs ef michie and ownen crown hotel on dock street

[@jimbo8july]

This video is spoiled by the music it’s to loud can’t hear the commentary for it . Cut the music out and I also don’t think the music used does the video any justice .

[@stephenaustinjohnnunns4854]

An excellent film....a very interesting narrative. But WHO sanctioned that ridiculous music which almost overpowers the story. Totally unnecessary.

[@regieboix2]

you need to "LOOSE"the background music, its so distracting and totally un-necessary.

[@johnholroyd7829]

Interesting video, shame about the stupid music

[@stevebbuk9557]

The muzak is so annoying. Have you no confidence in your content in itself?