Named as the happiest place to live in Merseyside in recent study, Southport is a beautiful and popular holiday spot.
The historic town in Sefton, which was named as one of Rightmove’s UK coastal hotspots last year, is thought to have inspired Napoleon Bonaparte to build the tree-lined boulevards of the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
From prestigious golf tournemants to stunning floral displays, Southport has hosted many events over the years. LiverpoolWorld have complied a gallery of Southport over the years, dating back to the 19th century.
5. Southport in years gone by
A crowd of spectators watch as Bridget Newell of Great Britain hits off the fairway to the 6th green during the Women’s Amateur Golf Championship on 15th May 1936 at the Southport and Ainsdale Golf Club. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Southport in years gone by
Sand sculptures on Southport beach in 1951. | Image: Dr Neil Clifton/Wikimedia Photo: Dr Neil Clifton/Wikimedia
7. Southport in years gone by
Pictured is Southport (Chapel Street) Station in 1964. The train is headed to Manchester. | Image: Ben Brooksbank/Wikimedia Photo: Ben Brooksbank/Wikimedia
8. Southport in years gone by
Southport promenade and lakes. It’s estimated this was between 1880-1890. | Photochrom Print Collection Photo: Photochrom Print Collection