An author has been talking about the success of his book about the quirky stories of Lancaster, Morecambe and the surrounding area.
Lindsay Sutton spoke to Beyond Radio about '111 Places in Lancaster & Morecambe That You Shouldn't Miss'.
The book uncovers the unexpected in our local district - everything from the tale of how comedian Eric Morecambe was born in the wrong house to Charles Dickens writing a ghost story in Lancaster.
It has proven so popular with readers, it was the best-selling book over the festive period in Lancaster Waterstones - with only the release of Prince Harry's autobiography knocking it from the top spot!
LISTEN to Lindsay Sutton talking about his book
"I underestimated how much work was involved!" said Lindsay.
"I dug deep to find the quirky, the off-beat, and the different. You dig up nuggets that you never knew were there.
"For example, when Heysham Port was built, they built two shanty towns to build the port and the railway station. There is still a remnant of earth behind the golf club.
"Not everybody knows that Eric Morecambe was born in the wrong house. He should have been born in his home house on Buxton Street but there was a leak in the roof, his mother's bed was wet, so his mother was transferred to her sister's two doors down. Right baby, wrong house!"

Morecambe's 'Old Pier Bookshop' and Brucciani's ice cream parlour, Edmondsons Shrimp Shop in the West End of the town, Galgate Silk Mill, 76 Church Street in Lancaster where Bonnie Prince Charlie reportedly stayed, Lancaster Brewery and Glasson Dock are also among the many places featured.
'111 Places in Lancaster & Morecambe That You Shouldn't Miss' features photographs by David Taylor and is available now.
Lindsay was speaking at a gathering held at Soul Bowl in Morecambe to herald the announcement of funding for Eden Project Morecambe.


Police issue quicksand warning after riverbank danger for school pupils in Lancaster
Lancaster animal shelter launches 'Big Build' fundraiser to help save charity
LISTEN: Morecambe "definitely submitting a bid" to become first UK Town of Culture
Heysham Port upgrade blamed for traffic chaos 'trapping residents in their homes'
LISTEN: Tourism champs hail Eden Project and Tour de France as huge for Morecambe Bay area
Donation helps college pan ability football team to play in national championships
LISTEN: Meet the new manager of the Midland Hotel in Morecambe
LISTEN: Main contractor to build Eden Project Morecambe to be announced this month
£1.2m of funding for flood defence schemes in Lancaster district announced
Morecambe Bay hospital trust unveils new painless blood test
Thousands raised to help boost return of Lancaster Music Festival
High street computer games shop in Lancaster closes down
LISTEN: Carnforth actor wins Hollywood and Paris awards for horror film role
"1600 potholes repaired last week" says councillor as roads debate rumbles on
Burger King takeaway in Lancaster city centre closes down
Morecambe lifeboat crew reunite dog lost on sands with owner
New Morrisons Daily supermarket opens in Morecambe
Council investigate after derelict food trailer found dumped in Lancaster layby
Man charged after pedestrian died in Morecambe hit and run
LISTEN: We go out on Pothole Patrol in Morecambe

