These two areas to the north of Liverpool each have very special and, in both cases, very ancient histories indeed.
In this illustrated talk I will tell you about prehistoric Merseyside, and the Crosby Dinosaur in particular; plus the ancient human fossilied footprints that can be found on the shore.
I shall also tell you about the metal men (Another Place) that gaze out to sea from the beach; the Nude Bathers of Bootle; the Castle and Bathing Machines of enterprising William Spurstow Miller; the very ancient Crosby Stone; the Meccano Man and Dinky Designer; 'Roast Beef' the Crosby Hermit; the founding of The Grand National; and more stories.