Historic Ballam Road Signpost Restored

Lytham Town Trust is delighted to announce the successful restoration and reinstatement of the historic signpost on the Ballam Road triangle.

The signpost, originally erected in the 1920s shortly after the merger of Lytham and St Annes, is surmounted by a distinctive ring bearing the legend “Lytham St Annes Borough.” During the Second World War the original arms were removed by order of the Government, around 31 May 1940, due to the threat of invasion. Evidence of this damage has remained visible ever since, including the broken arm pointing towards Preston and the replacement of the sign pointing towards Lytham.

In recent years the sign had become almost completely obscured by a profusion of modern signage. In August 2024, representatives of Lytham in Bloom and Lytham Town Trust met with Town Councillor Edward Cook and Lancashire County Council’s Highways & Transport team to agree a plan to restore the signpost to its former prominence. With kind permission from Fylde Borough Council’s Planning Department, the sign was removed, professionally cleaned and repainted, and repositioned a few metres to the side where it can once again be clearly seen and appreciated.

Lytham Town Trust funded the full cost of the refurbishment, and the restored signpost is now back in place.

Stanley Kitt, Honorary Secretary of Lytham Town Trust, said:
“This signpost is a small but significant reminder of our town’s shared heritage. After years of being hidden from view, it is wonderful to see it restored and proudly standing once again for residents and visitors to enjoy.”

Lytham Town Trust extends its thanks to Lowther Building Company all partners involved in helping to preserve this important piece of local history.