Such was the interest, Memory Lane delved into the archives to find out more about the occasion and, indeed, those elsewhere on the Fylde Coast.
Dick said: “Perhaps the most famous royal visit to Fleetwood came in September 1847, when Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, returned from their holiday to Scotland, through the new port of Fleetwood. The great and the good of Lancashire were present to see the young Queen step onto County soil for the first time."
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We kick off with West Riding County Cup action at Elland Road as Brian Caswell battles for the ball.
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Bob Hazell, who was on trial with the Whites after being released by Leicester City, in action.
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Andy Ritchie was on the scoresheet that day along with strike partner Keith Edwards who bagged a brace.
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Keith Edwards fires towards goal in front of 13,334 at Elland Road. The Whites took the three points thanks to goals from Ian Baird and John Sheridan.
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An Ian Baird strike earned the Whites the points at Oakwell.