Clifton family landed estates
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire, Lancashire, North West, England
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Landed estate management
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Landowning family which by mid 19th century possessed one of largest agricultural estates in Lancashire, parts of which met the sea south of Blackpool. From 1830s developed that part at Lytham St Anne's into a fashionable, select, middle class resort. Early on determined layout of development areas and building types, provided infrastructure and financed construction of substantial number of houses. Built promenade and subsequently had major interests in local facilities such as gasworks and pier companies. Active in development until end of 19th century
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Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire, Lancashire, North West, England
Sectors:
- Property activities Landed estate management