Morecambe Bay first appeared on a map 250 years ago.
And now, a fundraising campaign has been launched for two local charities as part of Morecambe Bay Day.
'Morecambe Bay' first appeared on a map in 1774, when the name featured in The Antiquities of Furness by Thomas West.
To mark the milestone, the Morecambe Bay Partnership has asked local schools to celebrate the occasion, including raising money for both the Partnership and Bay Search and Rescue.
Morecambe Bay Partnership is a charity which runs projects caring for nature, heritage and our communities, while Bay Search & Rescue are dedicated to keeping people safe around our coast.
Michelle Cooper, team leader for engagement and fundraising at Morecambe Bay Partnership said: “The whole team were excited to realise that ‘Morecambe Bay', as the recognisable place that we all know today, is 250-years-old this year.
"It feels like a great opportunity to come together, whatever side of the Bay you are on, raise funds for good causes, and give thanks for this unique place we call home.''
"We wanted to shine a light on the spectacular nature, heritage and diverse culture here and hope, by inviting schools to take part in a first 'Morecambe Bay Day', young people will feel a connection to this place and be proud to live here.
"We'd love 'Morecambe Bay Day' to grow in future years and be celebrated by the wider community too. It could be a fantastic opportunity to raise money, annually, to help Morecambe Bay."
Schools who have signed up so far are doing bake sales, sponsored litter picks, birds of the Bay art competitions and Bay quizzes.
Among the schools taking part are Trumacar Nursery and County Primary School in Heysham, who are going on a sponsored litter pick as part of their Morecambe Bay Day - cleaning up the Bay, caring for their environment.
Silverdale St John's Primary School is allowing pupils to wear ‘sunset clothes’ for a donation.
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