We have a collection of pictures from Southport in the 1980s for you this week, and wonder if they bring back any memories for you?
The first image shows legendary cartoonist and TV personality Bill Tidy MBE, always a popular figure when he and his family lived in Southport.
He is pictured presenting one of his cartoons at an event in Southport in July 1980.
Bill Tidy MBE (9 October 1933 – 11 March 2023) was a much-loved British cartoonist, writer and television personality, known chiefly for his comic strips.
Legendary cartoonist and TV personality Bill Tidy, who lived in Southport, is pictured presenting one of his cartoons at an event in Southport in July 1980
He was noted for his charitable work, particularly for the Lord’s Taverners, which he supported for over 30 years.
Deeply proud of his working-class roots in Northern England, his most abiding cartoon strips, such as The Cloggies and The Fosdyke Saga, were set in an exaggerated version of that environment.
A youngster walks along Southport Promenade, near Southport Theatre, with two Mr Men characters on 12th May 1983
Our second image shows a youngster walking along Southport Promenade, near Southport Theatre, with two Mr Men characters on 12th May 1983.
We’re guessing it was ahead of a Mr Men themed show at the venue?
The Red Triangle cricket team poses for a team photo in Southport in July 1980
Next is the Red Triangle cricket team posing for a team photo in Southport in July 1980. Do you recognise any of these players?
Fundraisers take part in a 24 hour snooker tournament in Southport on 3rd March 1983
Southport people have always gone the extra mile to support a good cause and these kind-hearted people were taking part in a 24 hour snooker tournament in Southport on 3rd March 1983.
Venture Scouts in Southport celebrate earning their Queens Awards in February 1983
Finally we have a picture of Venture Scouts in Southport celebrating earning their Queens Awards in February 1983.
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