Southport, Leyland Arcade 1899
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The Leyland Arcade has a glass roof and ornate ironwork. The arcade was the Victorian equivalent of a shopping mall, offering undercover shopping and retail outlets on two levels. In 1899 the arcade even had a bioscope parlour.

Memories of Southport, Leyland Arcade 1899

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Hi - I have a couple of photos of my great-grandmother taken by Wragg, a photographer in Wigan and Leyton Arcade, Southport. I'd like to hear from anyone who can help me date the pictures by comparing the frames. The pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicdafis/468472134 http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicdafis/468483717 Many thanks.