When Princess Anne visits Southport to rededicate the town’s War Memorial, she will be staggered by the sheer scale...
Southport people can nominate for Blue Plaque scheme as it’s extended – but who would you nominate?
Andrew Brown, , News, Nostalgia, Southport, 0Southport residents will be able to nominate local heroes for the iconic Blue Plaque scheme. The Department for Culture,...
North Meols Family History Society invites you to learn about your past at annual Open Day
Andrew Brown, , News, Banks, Churchtown, Crossens, Family history, History, North Meols, Nostalgia, Southport, 0North Meols (Southport) Family History Society is inviting people to enjoy its annual Open Day this weekend. The event...
Southport Nostalgia: Thrilling days when pioneering aviators flew early aircraft in Southport
Andrew Brown, , Nostalgia, Nostalgia, Sefton Council, Southport, Southport Air Show, 0By Rachel Doherty Our little seaside town of Southport has an intriguing history in aviation, from early flight tests...
The day the Hairy Bikers rode into Southport to celebrate Queen’s 90th birthday
Andrew Brown, , Nostalgia, Birkdale, Nostalgia, Southport, 25Seven years ago today, the Hairy Bikers rode into Southport as they called in to enjoy a royal street...
Author David Walshe launches new book on ‘Ecclesfield – Southport’s forgotten suburb’
Andrew Brown, , Nostalgia, Nostalgia, Southport, 21An acclaimed local author and historian is launching his new book this weekend, revealing the secrets about a forgotten...
Southport Visiter celebrates 179th birthday as one of UK’s oldest newspapers
Andrew Brown, , Nostalgia, Nostalgia, Southport, Southport Visiter, 241The Southport Visiter celebrates its 179th birthday today! The first ever edition of one of the UK’s oldest newspapers...
50 years since world’s greatest racehorse Red Rum won first Grand National race
Andrew Brown, , Nostalgia, Grand National, Nostalgia, Red Rum, Southport, 14This week’s Grand National at Aintree Racecourse will see millions of people around the world celebrating 50 years since...
Southport Nostalgia: Places where Nazi bombs fell on Southport in World War II
Andrew Brown, , Nostalgia, Nostalgia, Southport, World War Two, 402Did you know that bombs fell on Southport during World War II? As we head towards this year’s VE...
Southport Nostalgia: A look back 45 years since Casa Italia restaurant opened
Andrew Brown, , Nostalgia, Lord Street, Nostalgia, Southport, 37One of the very first Italian restaurants in Southport, which welcomed some of the UK’s biggest celebrities over the...
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