2238, BDB 86/1/433 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.2238
The Greasy Pole Fleetwood Regatta
12 Jun 1909
Low barge moored in shallows held in place by two of the port steam tugs with funnels visible behind. Pole over the side with two men in the water and another in a swimming costume about to start. Officials at the bow and crew, more spectators and swimmers towards the stern. Pilot boat Falcon and large white yacht with bunting and other racing yachts.
2238, BDB 86/1/433 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.2238
The Greasy Pole Fleetwood Regatta
12 Jun 1909
Low barge moored in shallows held in place by two of the port steam tugs with funnels visible behind. Pole over the side with two men in the water and another in a swimming costume about to start. Officials at the bow and crew, more spectators and swimmers towards the stern. Pilot boat Falcon and large white yacht with bunting and other racing yachts.
| Location: | Fleetwood | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/433 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankey Number: | 2238 |
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Album 12 2001-2318 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
Album Number: Album 12 2001-2318
Page Number: 30
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| Sankey Number | Image Title | Location Image Taken | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2233 | Lifeboat House Fleetwood | Doors open above ramp, boat launched crowds on prom and beach. Pharos in background. | |
| 2234 | Fleetwood Regatta | Crowds around Green. Photographer with tripod on right | |
| 2235 | Fleetwood Regatta | Crowds around memorial, band, instruments on ground. Uniformed bandsmen assembling in middle | |
| 2236 | Fleetwood Regatta June 12.09 | Crowds around Green, photographer with tripod, boats in channel beyond | |
| 2237 | Fleetwood Regatta June 12.09 | Crowds around Green, docks beyond, adverts on wall. Mount Hotel advert. Tennis courts. | |
| 2238 | The Greasy Pole. Fleetwood Regatta | Boat with projecting pole over side, man in water, another stepping up | |
| 2239 | North Euston Hotel (Fleetwood) | View of concave frontage, people on benches near memorial | |
| 2240 | Fleetwood Hospital | Large double fronted building with wings |
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