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Southport, Lord Street c.1955
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1955 was the first year that home sales of UK manufactured cars exceeded the 500,000 mark; imports also more than doubled to over 11,000 vehicles. It was an ideal time for Southport's motorists to invest in a new car; income tax was reduced by 6d in the pound, and waiting-lists for new cars had virtually disappeared. But in November 1955 the Chancellor suddenly increased purchase tax on new cars to 60 per cent, and restrictions on credit were brought in on hire purchase agreements - deposits of 15 per cent, and only 24 months in which to pay off the balance.

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A Selection of Memories from Southport

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 Southport

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Bananas
My Aunt and Uncle used to take me to Peter Pans Pool when I stayed with them in the summer holiday. One day on the round a bout thing you pushed and then jumped on, a girl eating a banana ice lolly threw up and we all caught a bit !! Since then I cannot eat or smell anything banana flavoured with out reliving that day. A mere 60 years ago.
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Vague Memories Of Staying Here
I have Vague memories of being sent here to convalesce when I was little I remember being very poorly all the time with asthma and i almost died once from this, i do remember crying as i did not want to go and hated watching my dad walk away leaving me there but can not remember much else or how long I stayed here but i do remember nuns which is strange i really wish i could remember more xx
Southport, Convalescent Home 1902
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Dad Gordon Clarke His Work /My Schools

my dad used to work in 50 BoB Taylors , which became john Colliers ,a taylor by trade , he often visited people to measure them up for a suit etc; he worked in chapel street for many many years . I attended Norwood road school , in the 50's , one of the teachers was Mrs Boddington moved to live in Ainsdale from Wavell avenue High park , then attended st Johns school and Birkdale secondary school my maiden name was Clarke ,any one with similar memories would love to hear from u
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Weekend Sunbathing

I used to go to the bathing lake every weekend rain or shine , I used vinegar and olive oil to get a tan, I even lay on tin foil at one time , I used to arrive as the baths opened , alongside the life guards , I have a photo somewhere laying on the wall, by the café . met my first husband as well , who used to come from Manchester with his mates every weekend I have such fond of memories , always went on my own .my maiden name was Clarke
Southport, Sea Bathing Lake c1960
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