How some of Sefton's most well-known places got their names

Sefton is home to many unique and wonderful places from quiet seaside towns to industrial powerhouses of the Victorian era.

But have you ever wondered where these names come from? Research carried out by the Sefton Historic Settlement Study has uncovered how these unique names came to be. The research has helped to shed light on the history and places of what we now call Sefton.

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