Today's walk is around Bidston Observatory, an unusual building in which the world's tides were calculated, including those for the D-Day Landings. It's now an artistic research centre and is being restored to its former glory.Presented and pro

The unexpected movie star

Apr 6th, 2020 29m 5s

This week we're taking a walk through Formby pinewoods to the beach to find out about it being used as a location for many films, TV shows and adverts - including some behind-the-scenes secrets.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone

Running away to the fairground

Mar 28th, 2020 23m 51s

Norman Wallis comes from a long line of fairground entertainers. He takes us on a tour of Southport Pleasureland, which he now owns and used to run away to as a boy.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of trouble for a duck tea

Mar 16th, 2020 19m 41s

This week we're discovering a 17th century duck decoy, hidden inside a copse of woods in the middle of waterlogged fields. It was once used to catch birds for the local lord of the manor's banquets.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap

The small team with big ambition at Otterspool

Mar 9th, 2020 17m 33s

Come with us to the banks of the River Mersey on a cold, windy evening where South Liverpool FC are making plans to regain their giant reputation.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An avalanche of bichon dogs at Crosby Beach

Mar 8th, 2020 20m 21s

While most people are enjoying Sunday lie-in, around 75 bichon dogs and their owners are heading for their monthly mass walk on Crosby Beach.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A little known beauty spot at Burton Mere

Feb 24th, 2020 38m 15s

Find out why 1,000 birdwatchers descended on the RSPB reserve at Burton Mere on the River Dee estuary and the lengths they're prepared to go to spot a rare species.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Street artists in New Brighton

Feb 17th, 2020 26m 4s

Discover how a neglected seaside street became an Instagram star thanks to world-famous street artists who have travelled hundreds of miles to paint it.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liminal - Trailer

Jan 29th, 2020 4m 27s

Find out about the Liverpool Echo's new podcast Liminal, featuring the stories of people who have made their lives along our coastlineLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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