The beautiful Wayfarers Arcade in Southport is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year by being featured in a stunning new book by local artist Ruth Spillane.
Ruth is publishing her work, Southport Illustrated, this Sunday (1st October 2023).
It contains lots of eye-catching images from across Southport created by Ruth, including Wayfarers Arcade on Lord Street.
The landmark site, previously the Leyland Arcade and Burton Arcade, is a striking Grade II listed structure located on the town’s famous boulevard, Lord Street – and is one of the North West’s most celebrated shopping arcades.
The arcade is a near untouched building with the glass dome and Victorian shop fronts below it, creating a shopping arcade.
It first opened in October 1898 with celebrations being planned later this year to mark its 125th birthday.
Ruth Spillane said: “I love walking around Wayfarers Arcade and imagining how it was in years gone by, bustling with people and trade!
“I wanted to capture that feeling. I love drawing the beautiful carvings and designs in the wooden shop fronts.”
Open seven days a week, visitors to Wayfarers Shopping Arcade enjoys a variety of independent shops, cafes and other local businesses set on two floors.
People are invited to enjoy the launch of Ruth Spillane’s Southport Illustrated book at Silcock’s Pier Family Restaurant on the Promenade in Southport between 11am and 1pm on Saturday 7th October 2023.
The book costs £25 via pre-order or at the book signing.
Ruth’s painstakingly detailed artwork celebrates the very best of the beautiful seaside resort, with each work taking at least two days to create.
Scenes included in the book include Lord Street, Silcock’s Funland, The Grand, Wayfarers Arcade, June The Florist, Birkdale Village, Churchtown Village, The Atkinson, Kenworthy Mansions, Broadhurst’s Bookshop, Southport Market Quarter, Dune Radio and more.
People can order it through Ruth Spillane’s Ruthie Illustrations page on Facebook here. Her new website will be up and running soon.
It will also be available at local stockists including The Atkinson on Lord Street in Southport, Lancashire Makers in Churchtown Village and Waterstones bookshop on Chapel Street in Southport.
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