We’re going back in time to May 1982 in Southport once again, to take a look at how much our town has changed, how much of it has stayed the same – and to see whether you recognise any of the faces in the pictures!
A band plays in front of a large crowd at Hesketh Park in Southport in May 1982
A band plays in front of a large crowd at Hesketh Park in Southport in May 1982.
This beautiful park still boasts the same cafe now as it did back then!
It’s still a popular place for people of all generations to go and play or relax.
A marching band makes its way along Lord Street in May 1982 as the Mayor of Sefton takes the salute on a platform next to The Monument
A marching band makes its way along Lord Street in May 1982 as the Mayor of Sefton takes the salute on a platform next to The Monument.
Were these VE Day commemorations?
Southport Crown Post Office in the background was open in those days and the bus stops look very different!
Students at King George V Grammar School – later to become King George V Sixth Form College – show off their impressive model bridge building skills
Students at King George V Grammar School – later to become King George V Sixth Form College – show off their impressive model bridge building skills
That’s quite a structure they’ve built between them!
Southport organists enjoy a dinner in May 1982,.
Do you recognise the venue? The ships on the wall behind may give a clue
Southport organists enjoy a dinner in May 1982.
Do you recognise the venue? The ships on the wall behind may give a clue.
Members of the Trades Council enjoy a May Day celebration in Southport in May 1982
Members of the Trades Council enjoy a May Day celebration in Southport in May 1982.
Visitors enjoy a dance in Scarisbrick in May 1982
Visitors enjoy a dance in Scarisbrick in May 1982.
Do you recognise anyone pictured?
There were lots of impressive looking toy cars, trains and buses on display when the St Johns CE Church Train and Toy Sale took place in May 1982
There were lots of impressive looking toy cars, trains and buses on display when the St John’s CE Church Train and Toy Sale took place in May 1982.
The Leyland Morris Dancers entertain the crowds in Southport in May 1982
The Leyland Morris Dancers entertain the crowds in Southport in May 1982.
Do you recognise the venue? Was this the Meols Hall Game and Country Fair?
Bates Dairy in Southport holds a presentation in April 1982, with the presentation of a television set and a carriage clock
Bates Dairy in Southport holds a presentation in April 1982, with the presentation of a television set and a carriage clock. Rewards for long service?
A brass band performs for visitors to the Crossens May Fair in Southport in 1982
A brass band performs for visitors to the Crossens May Fair in Southport in 1982.
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