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Southport is a seaside resort town in Lancashire. Southport was founded in 1792 when William Sutton built a bathing house amongst dunes at South Hawse, later replacing this with the South Port Hotel. The area became popular due to the easy access from the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Southport grew to become a major resort in the 19th century. Southport Pier, the second longest in Britain, opened in 1860. The town is notable for its Victorian architecture and its extensive tree planting. Southport remains one of the UK's most popular resorts. The town is within the council area of Sefton.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.647255,-3.005231
Grid Reference: SD336172
Police Area: Merseyside
Council Area: Sefton
Country: England
GBPNID: 41401
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Southport,_Lancashire_41401
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.647255,-3.005231
Grid Reference: SD336172
Police Area: Merseyside
Council Area: Sefton
Country: England
GBPNID: 41401
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Southport,_Lancashire_41401
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