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The Sefton Open art exhibition takes place at The Atkinson in Southport.
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People who saw The Beatles rock Southport asked for memories and memorabilia by The Atkinson

Were you there when The Beatles rocked Southport?   Between March 1961 and October 1963, The Beatles played around 30 gigs right here in Southport — across nine different venues!  Back…

People in Southport celebrate VE Day on May 8, 1945. Crowds gather on Lord Street in Southport to await the King's Speech on VE Day 1945.

VE Day 80th: End of World War II in Europe in 1945 saw crowds gather in Southport to hear King’s speech with street parties held across town

Southport and District Chrysanthemum Society is celebrating its 75th anniversary. George Connor (President), Bert Stanniforth (Show Secretary), Connie Creighton and a young Alan Foxall

Southport and District Chrysanthemum Society celebrates 75th birthday with a year of events and talks

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Firefighters from Southport Fire Brigade oversee two schoolboys using a fire engine hose in March 1983
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Southport Nostalgia: Pontins, Southport Technical College and young firefighters

Staff at The Prince Of Wales Hotel on Lord Street in Southport in February 1981
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Southport Nostalgia: A look back at Southport hotels in the 1980s

Silcock's Funland in Southport has been entertaining customers since 1983. Previous uses of the building before then included The Golden Goose, Follies and Dixieland Showbar. A picture from 1985 Photo by Silcock Leisure Group
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Silcock’s Funland in Southport celebrates 40th birthday as people share their memories

Shoppers at Wayfarers Shopping Arcade in Southport were treated to Christmas Carols from a variety of bands plus a visit from the Southport Theatre pantomime cast in December 1982
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Southport Nostalgia: Wayfarers Shopping Arcade celebrates 125 years of Christmas

The Crossens Canoe is lowered into place at The Atkinson in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand up For Southport
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10 year anniversary since 1,500-year-old Crossens Canoe took pride of place at The Atkinson in Southport

Southport War Memorial. Photo by Sefton Council
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Southport royal visit: Huge sacrifice by Southport people that inspired War Memorial was truly staggering

The Blue Plaque scheme is being rolled out across England
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Southport people can nominate for Blue Plaque scheme as it’s extended – but who would you nominate?

St Cuthbert's Church in Churchtown in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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North Meols Family History Society invites you to learn about your past at annual Open Day

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