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.
13. Southport in years gone by
A stunning image of Southport beach in 2008. | Image: George Hopkins/Wikimedia Photo: George Hopkins/Wikimedia
14. Southport in years gone by
Southport Flower Show in 2008. | Image: Alan Heardman/Wikimedia Commons Photo: Alan Heardman/Wikimedia Commons
15. Southport over the years
Columns at the Monument on Lord Street in 2009. | Image: Wikimedia
16. Southport in years gone by
Waterfront Conference Centre and Ramada Hotel overlooking the Marine lake, in 2009. | Image: Gary Rogers/Wikimedia Photo: Gary Rogers/Wikimedia