Pleasureland, Southport

From the collection of

North West Film Archive at Manchester Metropolitan University
Established in 1977, the North West Film Archive preserves moving images made in or about the North West of England for the education and enjoyment of the region’s people. Part of Manchester Metropolitan University Library’s Cultural Collections, and based within Manchester Central Library’s Archives+ partnership, we are a specialist resource dedicated to saving and growing our region’s rich filmed history.

Pleasureland, Southport


Opened in 1913 as a sister amusement park to Blackpool's Pleasure Beach, this is Pleasureland in its first decade of operation. The rides may seem tame by today's thrill-seeking standards, and the carload of smartly dressed folk on the wooden rollercoaster have little difficulty hanging on to their hats, but this is enough excitement for the visitors seen here, happily trying out the attractions.


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