Wayfarers Arcade has been at the heart of Southport shopping since 1898 and it has been integral to many people’s lives since the day it first opened.
The arcade, formerly Leyland Arcade, draws visitors from far and wide to view the beautiful architecture and enjoy the individual shops and the relaxed ambience.
Ahead of his time, the arcade was the idea of John Humphrey Plummer, a Victorian entrepreneur. His concept was to build a shopping area that could be enjoyed in all weather conditions, a vision that was to become the norm in towns and cities throughout the world.
To celebrate being 125 years old this year, Wayfarers would like to hear from you. So, if you or members of your family or friends have or had connections with Wayfarers or perhaps just love the building or individual shops past and present then we want to hear from you.
The arcade is eager to see any Wayfarers pictures you have and to hear your anecdotes and reminiscences about what the arcade has meant to you over the years so the information can be incorporated into the celebrations.
Centre Manager Yvonne Burns says “To mark the 125-year milestone we are planning to make the next 12 months a year of celebration.
“We want to include everyone who has a story to tell about the arcade so please get in touch by emailing your stories and pictures to yvonne@wayfarersarcade.co.uk”
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