The St.Annes Hotel

The foundation stone of the new resort of St.Annes-on-the-Sea was laid in the foundations of the St.Annes Hotel. It stood on the corner of St.Annes Road West and St.Andrew's Road North, opposite the railway station. It opened in 1876 and there was a bowling green alongside.

The hotel was demolished in 1985 and in its place stands "The Crescent" public house and the row of shops which include Home Bargains, Thomas Cooks etc.

• St.Annes-on-the-Sea Foundation Stone 1875
  
  A newspaper report on the laying of the Foundation Stone of St.Annes-on-the-Sea on 31st March, 1875. The Stone was laid in the foundations of the St.Annes Hotel which stood opposite the railway station.
• St.Annes Hotel 1924
  
  Advert for the St.Annes Hotel from 1924.
• St.Annes Hotel 1954
  
  Advert for the St.Annes Hotel from 1954.
• St.Annes Hotel 1980s
  
  Photograph of a bus passing the St.Annes Hotel c1982.