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Formby, Lancashire

Formby is a seaside town in Lancashire. The seafront is a popular tourist destination during the summer months. Formby Hall dates back to 1523. Formby Beach is the location of the first lifeboat station in the UK, reputed to have been established in 1776. The pine woods at Victoria Road are a reserve for the red squirrel. The town is within the council area of Sefton.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.555817,-3.059299
Grid Reference: SD 2992 0709
Civil Parish: Formby CP
Council Area: Sefton CA
Strategic Authority Area: Liverpool City Region SA
Police Area: Merseyside PA

GBPN ID: 16687
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Formby,_Lancashire_16687

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