Courtesy of our Chairman Chris Harding
- What building started life in 1876 as the Duke Street United Methodist Church and is located on the corner of Duke Street and King Street? A – Southport Masonic Hall
- 2 Where did the British Musical Fireworks Championship used to be held before it moved to Victoria Park? A – Marine Lake/Princes Park
- 3 Who was elected as Southport’s MP in 1959 and held the seat until he retired in 1987? A – Sir Ian Percival
- 4 What year was Southport Football Club founded? (A) 1881 (B) 1886 or (C) 1891 A – (A) 1881
- 5 Since 2000, there have been 5 Mayor’s of Sefton that were councillors in Southport. For a point each, name 3 of them. A – Cllr Brodie-Brown 16/17, Cllr Maureen Fearn 10/11 and 13/14, Cllr Richard Hands 07/08, Cllr Tommy Mann 06/07, Cllr David Pearson 03/04
- 6 What was the name of the railway line that ran from Southport and is now part of the Sefton circular cycle track and the Trans Pennine Trail? A – Southport and Cheshire Lines
- 7 The Atkinson opened in 1878 following a donation given by William Atkinson, a cotton manufacturer from Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. How much did it cost to build? (A) £15,000 (B) £150,000 or (C) £250,000 A- (A) £15,000
- 8 What is the name of the historical manor house in Churchtown that dates back to the 12th century? A – Meols Hall
- 9 Who was the architect that designed Southport Municipal Golf Course? A – Harry Shapland Colt
- 10 What year did Southport Pier open? (A) 1860 (B) 1870 or (C) 1880 A – (A) 1860 – 2nd of August to be precise