The wetland centre in Fish Lane, Burscough, is putting on a host of celebration activities for all the family to enjoy, including an exhibition of photos looking back to its opening in 1975.
We’ve compiled our own photo spread looking back at some of the wetland’s special moments - see if you recognise anyone in the pages below:

9. Ronald McDonald visits Martin Mere
Ronald McDonald visits Martin Mere | Martin Mere Photo: Martin Mere

10. Pupils at Samlesbury Church of England school, near Preston, went for a walk on the wild side, during a lesson with a difference. The 60 juniors were guests of the Wildfowl Trust at the newly opened Martin Mere bird Sanctuary at Burscough, near Ormskirk
Pupils at Samlesbury Church of England school, near Preston, went for a walk on the wild side, during a lesson with a difference. The 60 juniors were guests of the Wildfowl Trust at the newly opened Martin Mere bird Sanctuary at Burscough, near Ormskirk | National World


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