Marshside Fogbell
Adjacent to 176 Marshside Road, Marshside, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9SZ
Seven Marshside men drowned after becoming disoriented in a thick fog whilst shrimping in January 1869. The calamity shook the close-knit fishing community, and a fogbell was set up on the shore to try to prevent a similar disaster from occurring. In 1896 the fogbell was rebuilt in its present location and helped to guide many local fishermen through the fog back to safety. After being left unused and bricked up for several decades, NW Heritage managed to secure the site with the aim of restoring the building and turning it into a micro museum funded entirely by donations. Whilst there is still much work to be done, this will be an opportunity to see the progress being made. We are also working on the creation of the Fogbell virtual museum.
Timings
- Sunday 20 September:
- 1000-1400
Location & directions
Adjacent to 176 Marshside Road, Marshside, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9SZ
- Contact on day:
- Paul Sherman
- Telephone number:
- +447909441706
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
On road parking only. Access to the fogbell room is via a step. Ramp available on site if required.
