The Railway Hotel, Lytham St Annes black plaque

This black commemorative plaque records: The Railway Hotel This two storey property was purpose-built, in 1847, as The Railway Hotel, next to Lytham's first railway station. A billiard room and four bedrooms were added in 1895. There was also a bowling green at the rear, which made way for a builder's yard in 1955. The railway station was demolished in 1968 and replaced by a fire station. The Railway Hotel was renamed the Hansom Cab. It now has its original name. Recorded plaque organisation: J. D. Wetherspoon.

The Railway Hotel, established in 1847 next to Lytham's first railway station, served as a vital accommodation hub for travelers during the Victorian era, reflecting the growth of tourism and transportation infrastructure in the region.