 One of the most notable local families were the "Jollys of Mythop" who dominated village life for more than three hundred years.Members of the family were largely responsible for the draining of Marton Mere in the eighteenth century.Their most renowned son was Edward Jolly (1664–1738) declared "Master of Mythop" in 1715 for his exploits in the Battle of Preston (known colloquially as the "Preston Fight").