Middleton, Lancaster
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Not to be confused with Middleton near Rochdale, also in Lancashire
| Middleton | |
| Lancashire | |
|---|---|
 Silo at Middleton industrial Estate | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SD423587 |
| Location: | 54°1’16"N, 2°52’52"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 521 (2001) |
| Post town: | Morecambe |
| Postcode: | LA3 |
| Dialling code: | 01524 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Lancaster |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Morecambe and Lunesdale |
Middleton is a village in Lancashire, to be found between Heysham and Overton. It had a population of just 521 recorded in the 2001 census.
Middleton was the location of Middleton Tower Holiday Camp, which opened in 1939 and was owned by Pontin's from 1955 until its closure in 1994.[1] The holiday camp is now being redeveloped as a gated community with bungalows and apartments.[2]
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References
- ↑ Hogg, David (2004-08-19). "Reunion for Pontin's 'Liner' camp staff" (newspaper). Lancashire Evening Post (Preston: Johnston Press): p. 19. 0964-0967.
- ↑ "Former Police Station proposal get thumbs-down". Lakeland Echo. Morecambe: Johnston Press. 2008-01-10. http://www.lakelandecho.co.uk/34/Former-Police-Station-proposal-get.3659485.jp. Retrieved 2008-04-28.
