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Southport Promenade and Sea Wall

An early image showing Southport Promenade and Sea Wall. 

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Comments 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.
Location Southport
Photograph Date c1850-60
Photograph ID NS_P96_98