In a Merseyside seaside resort three tea shops sit alongside one another each bringing something special to the town.
The rain made an unwelcome appearance when we visited - but that didn't stop customers making the trip to the small stretch on Victoria Parade, in New Brighton. Here lies The Waiting Room Café and The Wirral Model Shop, Remember When Tearoom and Driftwood Café.
All serve tea, coffee and food, but each have their own unique style and selling point, giving customers plenty of choice just a few steps apart. It's 11am and we decided to visit Carole and Paul Bowie first at The Waiting Room Café located in The Wirral Model Shop.