New Brighton, Lighthouse c.1955
Photo ref: N14004
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Photo ref: N14004
Photo of New Brighton, Lighthouse c.1955

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Constructed from granite blocks cemented together with 'puzzellani', a special hardening material developed from volcanic dust extracted from the slopes of Mount Etna, the lighthouse was inaugurated in March 1830; it replaced an original wooden structure dating back to 1683. In the late 1980s it was sold, refurbished and subsequently marketed as a quirky site for honeymooners and those enjoying esoteric weekend breaks.

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A Selection of Memories from New Brighton

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from New Brighton

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Good old days. My husband, used to go to the Tower Ballroom and the Empress Club on Saturday nights. Anybody have any memories of the Tower in those days? Although I cannot remember any names from those days, if anybody went to the Empress or Tower - would love to hear from you.
I remember well the fairground with all the rides that did their best to make you sick after the hotdogs and the candyfloss. Who got a kiss in the ghost train or at least a cuddle from their girlfriend? Everywhere the smell of food and the constant music playing so loud. I remember the 'Tower' which was destroyed by fire in 1969.
I was born just after the Second World War and like many people came from a fairly poor working class background. I was, however, blessed in many areas of my life and one of them was having an aunt who lived at 8 Hamilon Square, Birkenhead. It was an insurance building and she lived in the basement and was employed as a cleaner. We visited her every year and explored the Wirral. They were such happy times. I ...see more