Historian seeking information on Southport man who kept a diary of his Second World War experiences in the RAF

A LOCAL historian is seeking to track down information about a Southport man who documented his war experiences.
Bev Gregory, of Ainsdale, has transcribed and edited the diary of the late Roy Hidderley, which covered his years in the RAF during the Second World War.
Mr Hidderley's service took him to Italy and North Africa and his original diary is on public display at the Botanic Gardens Museum.
A company is now interested in publishing the edited transcript and a search has begun for more biographical information about Mr Hidderley to accompany the project.
It is known that he was born locally and once lived in Pool Hey Lane, Scarisbrick before moving to Clarence Road, Birkdale, in the late 1980s.
He owned a newsagent in Eastbank Street until the 1990s and is believed to have been unmarried.
Mr Hidderley died in January 2002.
Anyone who can offer any help in building up a portrait of Roy Hidderley should call Bev Gregory on 01704-578451 or email: bev23197833@yahoo.com