Pic From The Past - Bustling Beach

IN Pic From The Past this week, we glance back at the glory days of Southport as a family seaside destination.
Before the term “classic resort� was even a twinkle in the eye, our town had many attractions that drew visiters from all over the north west and Britain.
We see a bustling bright beach, filled with cars, as sunseekers wander between them, perhaps tempted by a seashore that actually seems fairly close.
In the background, the now redundant Pleasureland site is marked out by the Cyclone’s distinctive timber frame and crowds can be seen meandering between here and the beach.
Standing tall in the distance, and representing perhaps a twin cultural and religious counterpart to Blackpool’s tower, is the spire of the Arts Centre and the grand steeple of Manchester Road’s Holy Trinity church.
Incredibly, this picture is thought to have been taken in April 1960, proving that our town’s popularity stretched far beyond the summer months.