1938 St Annes & Lytham Vintage Hotels Ad – Majestic Edenfield Windmill Print

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Item ID: 297241239883
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Category: Collectables:Paper & Ephemera:Ephemera:1901-1950
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.

1938 St Annes & Lytham Vintage Hotels Ad – Majestic Edenfield Windmill Print

Original 1938 Overseas Daily Mail advert for St Annes-on-Sea and Lytham–featuring historic hotels and the iconic Lytham Windmill, perfect for collectors of British seaside heritage.

Measurements: approx. 5 5/8 x 7 3/8 inches
Dates: n/a
Condition: In decent condition, please see images. 
Internal notes: QC passed

Step into the late 1930s and feel the breeze sweep across the Lancashire coast. The Lytham Windmill stands proudly by the shore, a timeless landmark amid the quiet elegance of St Annes-on-Sea and Lytham. This original vintage advertisement, published in the Overseas Daily Mail in 1938, paints a picture of seaside leisure before the war–orchestras, tennis lawns, tea dances, and summer evenings filled with refinement and charm. It invites you into a world of restful grandeur, where the shoreline was a destination for both recreation and restoration.

Measuring approx. 5 5/8 x 7 3/8 inches, this beautiful advert highlights two prominent coastal hotels: the Hotel Majestic, boasting 200 rooms, a grand ballroom, and weekly concerts opposite the pier; and the Edenfield Private Hotel in Lytham, surrounded by four acres of grounds and amenities including bowls, golf, and croquet. The layout is crowned by a striking image of Lytham Windmill, making this a particularly rare and regionally significant piece for collectors focused on Lancashire or northern seaside history. The advert also includes a reference to Arnold Ingham & Son, a long-standing house builder founded in 1896, offering a subtle glimpse into the local architectural heritage of the area.

This is more than a tourism print–it’s a tribute to the graceful, community-rooted charm of Britain’s lesser-known seaside towns. For collectors, archivists, and historians, this item offers an intimate and evocative insight into how destinations like Lytham and St Annes carved out their identity through hospitality, culture, and iconic landmarks. A beautifully preserved artefact for those who value regional history, hotel ephemera, and the golden age of English travel.