Southport's subterranean riddle is worth investigating

MYSTERIES and urban legend are part of the identity of all great towns and cities – and Southport is no exception.
For decades both visitors and residents have wondered what remains of the old underground section of Nevill Street, filled in by Southport Corporation in 1903.
Now a national subterranean archaeology group is determined to find out, and they want the help of anyone who can shed light on what lies beneath one of our town’s most easily identifiable thoroughfares.
And with Southport chasing the prize of becoming the ‘Classic Resort’ of not just the North West but the whole of England, what better time for exploring the remains of Nevill Street Bridge?
The sheer spectacle of re-opening a direct passage from the town centre to the seafront would doubtless create a flurry of excitement far and wide.
Some may doubt that could be achieved – but the spirit of our town’s pioneers demands we at least try to lift the lid on a true Southport enigma.