Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood (1801–1866)
Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood (1801–1866)
Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood (1801–1866)
Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood (1801–1866)
Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood (1801–1866)
Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood (1801–1866)
Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood (1801–1866)
Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood (1801–1866)
Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood (1801–1866)
Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood (1801–1866)
Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood (1801–1866)
Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood (1801–1866)

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Sir Peter Hesketh-Fleetwood is depicted holding a model of the nearby Lower Lighthouse. Sir Peter initiated the development of Fleetwood in the 1830s. He was Lord of the Manor, High Sheriff of the County of Lancashire and MP for Preston – and the man who put the town of Fleetwood on the map. At this time, nearby Poulton-le-Fylde was the busy sea port for sailings to the Americas. But Sir Peter believed that Fleetwood held the makings of a busy seaport and popular resort. It had a river mouth, a natural sheltered harbour, golden sands, sea,' air like wine' and breathtaking views across Morecambe Bay. All that it lacked was a railway from Preston. Peter Hesketh hired the prominent architect of the time, Decimus Burton, and work on the railway and the first buildings commenced in 1836.
Title

Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood (1801–1866)

Date

2018

Medium

bronze

Measurements

H 200 x W 40 x D 30 cm (E);
Plinth: H 90 x W 100 x D 100 cm (E)

Accession number

LA1_AC_S006

Acquisition method

commissioned by Fleetwood Civic Society, Fleetwood Museum and Fleetwood Rotary Club with additional funds from public and private subscription

Work type

Statue

Owner

Fleetwood Town Council

Custodian

Fleetwood Town Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

2018

Access

at all times

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Located at

Euston Gardens, The Esplanade, Fleetwood

FY7 6BN

In Euston Gardens, in front of The North Euston Hotel.