One of Merseyside's most well known high streets is now bouncing back and starting to thrive.
Once known for its exclusive shops and lavish hotels Lord Street was the nucleus of Southport's retail centre. Unable to keep up with a changing world, and like many wealthy 20th-century seaside towns, the street has been on a steady decline.
Pre-pandemic Lord Street's flagship department store Beales closed its doors. The major blow to the high street coincided with the closure of Debenhams further along the road. However, 15 months after closing, Beales was bought by New Start and reopened - prompting customers to line the streets to get in.
