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The North Western Hotel, Morecambe, which was designed by the Lancaster Architects Paley and Austin and was built in 1847-48. Serving as a hotel for the North Western railway line, it went on to be renamed "The Midland Hotel" in 1871.
During the later years of the Hotel, it became too old to keep upgrading it. So a new Art deco was built and the old hotel was knocked down.
Here you can see the new Midland Hotel being built behind the old one.
It was finally demolished in 1932.
Here you can see the new Midland Hotel being built behind the old one.
It was finally demolished in 1932.
The New Midland Hotel opened it's doors on 12th July 1933, although said, there was not going to be a ceremony, over 500 people turned out to see this Grand Building open. The Earl of Derby, who had visited, said that "it is a magnificent Building which set an example for others"
During the Second World War the Midland Hotel, along with most of the large hotels and garages in the town was requisitioned, either for the newly created RAF Station, RAF Morecambe or the Civil Service.
The hotel became the station's hospital, opening on 17 February 1940.
The hotel became the station's hospital, opening on 17 February 1940.
Over the years The Midland Hotel Went into Decline and eventually it was neglected and in disrepair and closed in 1998. It stood derelict for nearly 10 years.
It was then restored and reopened in June 2008 with many beautifully restored original features.
It was then restored and reopened in June 2008 with many beautifully restored original features.
The Midland Hotel today. Taken during the 'Vintage by the sea' exhibition
