Lytham St Annes, located just five miles south of Blackpool, is a seaside town that often slips under the radar of holidaymakers. I visited the area to see what it was like St Annes Pier was built in 1885 (Image: Andy Stenning/Daily Express)

Blackpool stands as one of Britain's most famous coastal destinations , renowned for its tower, illuminated seafront and Pleasure Beach theme park. The resort welcomes approximately 20 million visitors annually - but there's a smaller community just five miles south of Blackpool which frequently escapes the attention of tourists. ‌

Lytham St Annes, comprising the separate settlements of Lytham and St Annes, was originally a fishing and shrimping port. Today it boasts a Victorian pier and beautiful golden sands, providing a contrasting

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