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Description

Roman Bank and High Street are the two earliest roads within the character area and were probably established in the early post-medieval period. The post-medieval development on the High Street was possibly the area described by John Leyland as being the ‘pore new thing’ in the 16th century, following the destruction of the older medieval town of Skegness. It is this area which is shown on maps from the 19th century as being developed. The character area was agricultural before being developed, although the later site of Tower Gardens was constructed on the site of a coal yard which received coal transported by sea. The impetus for developing the character area came from the 9th Earl of Scarbrough, who had aspirations to found a coastal resort. The railway was connected to Skegness in 1873, which had a major impact on the development of the later town and was directly responsible for its success as a resort. In 1876-78, plans were created of the new resort including streets, shops, gardens, and entertainment. These were created by the Earl and his agent Mr Tippet. Development of some of the town was completed in the 19th century, although much of the residential development took place in the early-mid 20th century. Traditional shop fronts on High Street and Lumley Road have been modernised in the 20th century; however, much of the 19th century architecture survives above the frontages.

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