Behind the Headlines of Southport’s Newspapers
The Atkinson, Cambridge Hall, Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1DB
Where do you get your local news from?
For years Southport had two main weekly newspapers, while dozens of other titles served the nearby towns. Although The Southport Visiter is still printed, all the other newspapers have closed.
The Visiter is one of the oldest weekly newspapers in the UK. Its first edition was published on Saturday 4th May 1844. Many people also remember The Champion, the free newspaper series that opened in 1994, and closed in 2022. An industry that was once a part of every home in the UK is disappearing.
Now Dr Julia Paul, a journalist and academic who lives in Southport, is recording oral histories with the people who produced the town’s newspapers. Her project, Behind the Headlines of Southport’s Newspapers, will capture the memories of those who worked in the industry. But also highlight that although newspapers as a product feel like an anachronism, the need for local news for local people is as important as it ever was.
Join her at The Atkinson on Lord Street, Southport, on Friday September 11, at 1pm for a presentation based on the local people she’s interviewed so far. The presentation will last an hour. Please allow time to arrive ready for the presentation to begin at 1pm.
Timings
- Friday 11 September:
- 1300 - please allow time to arrive ready for a prompt start
Location & directions
The Atkinson, Cambridge Hall, Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1DB
- Directions:
- The event will take place in The Studio at The Atkinson on Lord Street.
- Contact on day:
- Julia Paul - via The Atkinson
- Telephone number:
- +441704533333
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Anyone with specific accessibility needs should contact The Atkinson in advance to ensure these can be catered to - 01704 533333
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 100
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s)
