Southport Pier has closed and the town's retail offer has dwindled (Image: Getty) A famous seaside town which once thronged full of visitors has been left to wither away leaving locals disappointed and fearful about its future. Residents in Southport, Merseyside, have described a "big deterioration" in the town, which was a major tourist destination from the 19th century onwards but now appears to have fallen on hard times. Its demise is evident in the state of the Scarisbrick Hotel, a once grand feature of the town which is now a shadow of its former glory.
Former teacher, Sean Byrne, 62, said: "This place used to be a gold mine. It was a fantastic place to come for weddings, for meals out. It was the jewel in the crown of this town.
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