Southport in November 1994. An exhibition on Picasso - Late Etchings goes on display in Southport. It was one of an extensive range in the National Touring Exhibitions, supported by BT

Southport Back In Time today goes back to November 1994. 

It seems like yesterday – hard to think it was nearly 30 years ago! 

Our pictures from across Southport feature art exhibitions, a theatre night, a Lottery promotion, a 100th birthday celebration and more. 

Do any of these pictures bring back memories for you? Do you have any more information about the occasions these images were taken? Do you recognise the people in these scenes? Please get in touch! 

Southport in November 1994. An exhibition on Picasso - Late Etchings goes on display in Southport. It was one of an extensive range in the National Touring Exhibitions, supported by BT

Southport in November 1994. An exhibition on Picasso – Late Etchings goes on display in Southport. It was one of an extensive range in the National Touring Exhibitions, supported by BT

The first image shows an art exhibition on Picasso – Late Etchings as it went on display in Southport. It was one of an extensive range in the National Touring Exhibitions, supported by BT. 

Southport in November 1994. Two artists stage an art exhibition in Ainsdale

Southport in November 1994. Two artists stage an art exhibition in Ainsdale

More art was going on display in Ainsdale, with two local artists displaying their works. 

Southport in November 1994. A lady promotes the National Lottery in the former supermarket on Tulketh Street in Southport. The store changed from Mainstop to Morrisons. A sign in the background says 'range of wines with low prices running through them like Blackpool through a stick of rock'

Southport in November 1994. A lady promotes the National Lottery in the former supermarket on Tulketh Street in Southport. The store changed from Mainstop to Morrisons. A sign in the background says ‘range of wines with low prices running through them like Blackpool through a stick of rock’

A lady promotes the National Lottery in the former supermarket on Tulketh Street in Southport. The store changed from Mainstop to Morrisons. 

A sign in the background says ‘range of wines with low prices running through them like Blackpool through a stick of rock’ 

Southport in November 1994. The former New Look Do It All store in Southport, with two characters promoting a Rainbow Challenge for Children event

Southport in November 1994. The former New Look Do It All store in Southport, with two characters promoting a Rainbow Challenge for Children event

Do you remember the former New Look Do It All store in Southport?

Two characters here are promoting a Rainbow Challenge for Children event. 

Southport in November 1994. A very smart looking civic night at Southport Arts Centre. Among those pictured are well known arts patrons Gwen Storey, Eric Storey and Joan Pettitt

Southport in November 1994. A very smart looking civic night at Southport Arts Centre. Among those pictured are well known arts patrons Gwen Storey, Eric Storey and Joan Pettitt

Southport has long been blessed with an impressive arts scene with not one but three theatres: Southport Theatre, Southport Arts Centre (now The Atkinson) and Southport Little Theatre. 

This image shows a very smart looking civic night at Southport Arts Centre – do you recognise which group this is, or which show was being performed that night? Among those pictured are well known arts patrons Gwen Storey, Eric Storey and Joan Pettitt. 

Southport in November 1994. A Cambridge Ward Fair, with Southport MP Matthew Gordon-Banks

Southport in November 1994. A Cambridge Ward Fair, with Southport MP Matthew Gordon-Banks

Next we have people enjoying a Cambridge Ward Fair, with Southport MP Matthew Gordon-Banks. 

Southport in November 1994. Guests enjoy a tea dance in Southport.

Southport in November 1994. Guests enjoy a tea dance in Southport.

Guests here are enjoying a tea dance in Southport, with musicians lined up for a photo. Can you recognise the venue? 

Southport in November 1994. These two colleagues celebrates the 210th Viyella anniversary with some cake

Southport in November 1994. These two colleagues celebrates the 210th Viyella anniversary with some cake

This picture at work features a shop in Southport, with these two colleagues celebrating the 210th Viyella anniversary with some cake. 

Southport in November 1994. Youngsters enjoy a walk at St Cuthbert's Church in Churchtown in Southport

Southport in November 1994. Youngsters enjoy a walk at St Cuthbert’s Church in Churchtown in Southport

St Cuthbert’s Church in Churchtown in Southport is one of the oldest and most impressive in England. 

These children are enjoying a walk at the venue. Are you one of those who took part in this event? 

Southport in November 1994. Mrs Edith Alice Barr celebrates her 100th birthday with a special Mayoral visit

Southport in November 1994. Mrs Edith Alice Barr celebrates her 100th birthday with a special Mayoral visit

There was a very happy occasion when Mrs Edith Alice Barr celebrated her 100th birthday with a special Mayoral visit to go with her birthday greetings from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

Southport in November 1994. Youngsters enjoy an aerobics session in High Park

Southport in November 1994. Youngsters enjoy an aerobics session in High Park

And finally youngsters take part in an aerobics session in High Park. 

Do you have any old photos or stories of Southport you would like to share? Please email me at: MediaAndrewBrown@gmail.com or message me via Facebook. 

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