Yes Southport is in Merseyside.
William Sutton (the "mad duke") is the founder of Southport, Merseyside, England. Wikipedia has an aricle posted, and a link is provided.
30 miles taking this route:Take M6 NORTH from Knutsford to M62 to LIVERPOOL WARRINGTON (N) and SOUTHPORT (M57) at JCT 21A.Take M62 to M57 to SOUTHPORT at JCT 6.Take M57 to Merseyside.
Southport is located within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, Merseyside, England.
Southport is in Merseyside about 45 min drive from Liverpool. Its between Liverpool and Blackpool on the coast! A little bit of famous history the race horse Red Rum used to train on the beach at Southport.
Albert Pierrepoint died on July 10, 1992, in Southport, Merseyside, England, UK.
Adam Grisedale was born on May 7, 1990, in Southport, Merseyside, England, UK.
Chris Edgerley was born on April 8, 1983, in Southport, Merseyside, England, UK.
Jonathan Brotchie was born on May 20, 1966, in Southport, Merseyside, England, UK.
Ollie Halsall was born on March 14, 1949, in Southport, Merseyside, England, UK.
Paul James Furlong was born on June 18, 1986, in Southport, Merseyside, England, UK.
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The address of the Southport Memorial Library is: 1032 Hendricks Hill Road, Southport, 04576 0148