West Kirby, Marine Lake c.1960
Photo ref: W170019
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Photo ref: W170019
Photo of West Kirby, Marine Lake c.1960

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This superb leisure facility has a justifiable reputation for excellence. In 1960 it catered for dinghy sailors, swimmers, paddlers and canoeists, with plenty of room for all. In the 21st century it provides a venue for international wind- surfing championships.

Memories of West Kirby, Marine Lake c1960

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. These memories are of West Kirby, Marine Lake c.1960

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I have lots of memories of the Marine Lake, fishing as a teenager on a Saturday or Sunday morning. There were many good fish in the lake but you had to watch the yachts did not run off with your line.