Henry Sampson and Coastal Erosion Southport Sea Wall
Photographer Henry Sampson features in this image which shows the coastal erosion.
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| Comments | Henry Sampson was a local photographer and had a business in London Street. The Promenade and sea wall was originally developed in 1834 for coastal protection by the estate owner Sir Peter Hesketh Fleetwood. This new structure supported defences and the towns development. Southport became known as an area for recreation and sea bathing, and during the Victorian era building continued and transformed the town into a seaside resort of style and prominence. |
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| Location | Southport |
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| Photograph ID | NS_P95_32 |
