On the 7th December 2016 a memorial was dedicated to all the airmen and aircrew killed on service at RAF Woodvale during the Second World War. This memorial is located at Freshfield Dune Heath Nature Reserve which is the single largest lowland heath site on Merseyside. RAF Woodvale was...

I'm trying to find out some information about the hotel. Does anyone know when it closed? I know it was used during the war (World War 2) for the civil service. Did it reopen as a hotel after the war? I think it was demolished in 1970

I recall the following Grand, Gaumont (Odean or originally Pladium)Troc, Palace, Forum, Regal, Scala (became Southport Rep) Garrick (originally a Vaudville type place) Colliseum and the Bedford (cnr Kew Rd and Bedford Road. There was also a cinema in High Park at one time. Were there any more, I...

Does anhyone know where this was? According to an rticle in last weeks Champion newspaper Winston Churchill gave a speach there in 1909/1910

Does anyone remember Miss Speakman who taught at Our Lady's, Formby. about 1947-50? She then taught at Our Lady of Lourdes Birkdale,in the early 50s, but she was then married. Unfortunately I can't remember her married name.Any news?

Found this old piccy that was posted in the Visiter of the Clifton Rd Jubilee Party of 1977. I'm on it somewhere. It's a pity I can't post it in Hi-Res. I may try and split it and post it in sections.

I left OLOL Secondary School, in 1959 aged 15, and - to keep the brain active - I was trying to recall as many of my fellow pupils from my year as I could. I haven't seen some since the day I left school. Anyway, here's a go at some who came to mind. I love if other ex-pupils can add to the...

Here are my memories from the early 70's....please fill in the gaps. Kardomah- Posh,with a lovely loud coffee machine.Seem to remember it burned down due to a gas leak? Botanic Garden's - Loads of inflatable bunnies and toys hanging from the roof.Did a nice milky coffee with a free Morning...

This is from one of the engravings I own but all the caption says is "Southport Strangers Charity". A look at the Handbook For Southport 1883 gives the following information. So it looks as though this is the original Promenade Hospital. "One of the most important and interesting of the...

I read carefully through all the posts on old cinemas but nobody has yet commented on the fate of The Grand on Lord St, which I gather is now closed, empty and under threat of the Wrecking ball. Does anyone know what the status of this fine Art Deco building is now? I attach a photo I found on...

Does anyone remember going to shows at the Garrick Theatre in the 1930s or 1940s? My Dad used to work with horses and had a story about taking the horses on stage - that was part of the performance in those days! He's not around any longer so I would love to know a bit more about those shows, if...

I am looking for any information that anyone about any Art Deco buildings in the Southport and Merseyside area. I'd be interested to hear from anyone interested in Art Deco or if anyone has photos, dates or info. relating to Art Deco buildings in the area. I'd be particularly interested to...

All this has got me thinking about shops that used to be in Birkdale Village. I can't seem to find any photos on the net :( I used to get off the bus from school in Birkdale Village and used to use the sweet shops etc.. I remember: The Quality Shop (sweet shop) Now Farrell's estate agents....

Chatting to my newly found brother in law reminded me about the Buccaneer Club, this was situated in the basement of a property at the top of Scarisbrick Avenue,

...car? This old girl was registered in Southport in November 1938. But that is all I know. I am desperate to find out more about her early history. Who was her first owner? Which garage/dealer sold her? Where was she during the war? Her reg. no. is DWM 608. She is a 1939 Rover 14. If you can...

Does anybody happen to know who currently owns the derelict building on Upper Aughton Road/Mosely Street (picture attached) It was originally the wonderful "Birkdale Picture Palace" built in 1913, then later in life a warehouse for White Hudson, then an amusement equipment supplier in the 80's....

I found this whilst sorting out boxes of keepsakes in the loft. A lot of the attractions have now gone. Most are as I remember Southport when I left in 1980's. Can you date it?

I don't recall a thread about barbers, so here goes . . . When I was little my mother used to take me to Rimmers in London Street, but when I was old enough to go by myself I went for years to Harold Holden on the corner of Sussex Road and Norwood Road. Later I became a patron of Horace Beecham...

C AN ANYONE NAME SHOPS ON CHAPEL ST IN 1950s I REMEMBER IRWINS ,MACFISHERIES, JOHN COLLIERS ,EULAH SWEET SHOP

This electricity box on the Promenade is almost identical to ones located in School Lane and Barkfield Lane Formby. Does anyone know if they controlled the street lighting and when they were installed. Pictures of the Formby boxes and more information can be found HERE

Digging around and found this - a complete directory of all adresses in Southport for 1951. It holds the names addresses occupations and tel No of everybody in Southport/Banks/Freshfield/For mby at that time. Anybody want me to check some - If you are unsure of me posting the details I can...

Probably a lot of you have heard about the street underneath Neville Street. I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on it. When was the Old Neville Street built over? Why exactly did they build over (heard it was something to do with the sea), Why do they not open it up as a tourist...

Anyone remember this school or perhaps even went there? I was a pupil in 1944-47 and I often wonder what happened to the building and land at the rear after the school was shut down in the mid 50's I think.