Morecambe Bay

By Joel Newman and Emily Walker

Morecambe Bay is a stunning place with many incredible landmarks on offer, here is Morecambe Bay through the eyes of local photography student Amy Churchhouse.  Eric Morecambe Statue

The bronze statue of Eric Morecambe stands centrally along the promenade in Morecambe Bay, in tribute to one of Morecambe Bay’s true stars. The sculpture stands six and a half feet tall so is slightly larger than a true life representation and depicts his renowned Bring Me Sunshine pose. The ground surrounding the figure displays an array of Eric Morecambe’s famous quotes such as “All of life is based on timing” and these inscriptions are accompanied by the name of the guests on the Morecambe and Wise show. This attraction draws the attention of many as they queue to have their photo taken alongside the legendary Eric Morecambe.

The picture here taken by Amy illustrates the silhouette of the iconic pose that the artist was determined to recreate when they composed the statue and is backed by the picturesque backdrop of the Lake District.

 The Beach  The Winter Gardens

There are several incredible beaches along the coast of Morecambe some of which have attained the ‘Seaside Award’ for safe, attractive and clean beaches. With a vast selection of interesting features along the extensive sandy plane there is a struggle to encapsulate the grandeur in just one photograph. From dunes to coves, nature reserves and views heading out to sea the beaches truly are a stunning place to visit.

Amy’s picture illustrates beautifully the extensive sands and encapsulates the magical moment as the suns sets on the open water.

The Winter Gardens is one of the oldest and most iconic buildings in the area. It is a space that is fully supported and appreciated by the locals, resulting in a team of volunteers being pivotal in restoring the grade II listed building to its former glory. In its time the Winter Gardens has hosted prominent names such as the Rolling Stones and Shirley Bassey on its stage.

Amy’s image depicts poignant features of the building’s original grandeur in the unique shapes and forms of the structure´s exterior features.

 The Midland Hotel

Another notable building gracing the sea front is the Midland Hotel. The structure is renowned throughout local history as an iconic art deco building and has since been restored with some integral modern finishes. The hotel curves along the west coast displaying iconic views of the bay.

The image depicts the strong glass fronting of the building that provides a shelter as the hotel visitors gaze across the bay, with the external seating to bring that even closer feel of the sea.

 Pleasureland

Pleasureland is Morecambe’s leading family entertainment hub, offering attractions such as Johnny’s Fun Factory, Trawler´s Fish and Chip Shop, not to mention some of the more seasonal events such as the car boot sales and fairs.

The picture displays the iconic front of the building with a glimpse in to the busy, bustling and fun atmosphere that can be expected inside.