One Merseyside town has a "hidden gem" that has survived the test of time.
Silcock's carousel that sits on Southport's Promenade has been nominated for the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards after 122 years of being a mainstay in the town centre. The carousel sits next to the entrance of Southport Pier and in front of Funland as people of all ages spin around listening to the historic Gavioli fairground organ.
The "hidden gem" was built in 1901 during the reign of Queen Victoria and is among 10 hidden gems shortlisted in the category, four of which are from Southport. The 18-ton ride is 42ft wide and 18ft tall with three cockerels and 33 horses - each of them named after a member of the Silcock family and family friends.
