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Southport Past

This section aims to provide information about Southport's past for the enjoyment of the people of Southport - whether you are still living in the town or have moved away.  

The pictures and articles we publish on this website are supplied by our website visitors. If you think you can contribute to the site then please contact admin@southportpast.com. If you need any pictures scanning then please ask, we are happy to assist.

Please do not copy the material on these pages.
Main Features and Articles

Local Interest

Southport Past Photographs
A nostalgic look back with hundreds of photographs from all around Southport including "then and now" scenes.

For current pictures and to find out what is happening in the town now see OnTheSpot.
Old Postcards
Do you have any old postcards of Southport? This collection has been started by the contributions of Brian Farris of Bolton
Old black and white and sepia photographs
A collection of photographs kindly provided to us by R Hanley. Shown in both b/w and sepia.
Feature Articles
The Altcar Bob train ran between Southport and Altcar from 1906 to 1938. It is remembered here with affection by the late John Ashcroft.
Famous Southport Residents

Harry Boyle, one of Southport's most famous footballers is now a successful poet.
Bill Doherty - Southport's Chief Lifeguard
Do you remember when...?
What made front page headlines?  What was on at the cinema, theatre, etc.  Find out here.
Books & Maps
A list of local content publications with analysis and reviews.
Business SELECT Members
Members of our Business SELECT directory are invited to add their bit to the history of Southport.
Quiz
Our quiz section includes many questions about Southport past and present. Test your knowledge!

North Meols Civic Society

Birkdale and Ainsdale Historical Research Society

North Meols 
Family History Society
nmfhssouthport.co.uk
Do you know of a site that merits inclusion here? Please let us know. Email
admin@southportpast.com

Your Views
Have your say or just read what other people's views.  You can even post your own pictures and articles. This is also the ideal place to look up old friends and relatives.
Southportpast Chat
Material is accepted on the understanding that it does not infringe on other peoples rights to that material including copyright. Any person or body with objections to any material published on this site should make contact via email to admin@southportpast.com quoting as much detail as possible please. Southport.gb.com Limited, and its appointed representatives, agents and employees cannot be held responsible for the content on this site provided by third parties. A big "thank you" is made to Phil Scott who contributed many of the ideas for this site. 

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