Interesting that you mention all this, Lal. I was born in Southport, and lived in Hesketh Bank for my early years.
Apparently, if you are born in Southport you are known as a 'sand-grounder', this has always confused me, seeing as the majority of the ground is concrete and the beech is always flooded. Or at least, it is whenever I go there.
Anyway, I hope that was on topic just about, seeing as it’s kind of about where I'm from...