It is eerily quiet along the promenade as the chill takes hold.
When you think of the traditional seaside destination Southport comes to mind and it is a town that was built on tourism. Fish, chips, and amusement arcades are the bedrock of what makes an erstwhile British summer holiday.
They are all on offer in Southport but how do those businesses survive when the sun does not shine and the beach towels are packed away? At this time of year, most businesses on Nevill Street and along the Promenade have shutters down and are waiting for the cold thaw.
