Ainsdale
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| Ainsdale | |
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Ainsdale shown within Merseyside | |
| Population | 12,723 (2001)[1] |
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| OS grid reference | |
| Metropolitan borough | Sefton |
| Metropolitan county | Merseyside |
| Region | North West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SOUTHPORT |
| Postcode district | PR8 |
| Police | Merseyside |
| Fire | Merseyside |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | Southport |
| European Parliament | North West England |
| List of places: UK • England • Merseyside | |
Ainsdale-on-Sea is a village in Sefton, Merseyside, England, situated three miles south of Southport, of which it is a suburb. As of the 2001 census, it had a population of 12,723.[1]
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[edit] History and landmarks
Ainsdale was listed in the Domesday Book as Einulvesdel. Deriving from Old Norse name Einulfsdalr, this apparently was the valley occupied by a Scandinavian by the name of Einulf.[2] [3]
Ainsdale became part of the county borough of Southport in 1912 after being part of Birkdale Urban District, though it remained a separate civil parish to Southport until 1925. Until 1974, the village lay in the traditional borders of the county of Lancashire.
Ainsdale Mill, built around 1800 on the site of an earlier wooden mill, was an impressive - and functional - landmark, until its closure in 1965, and later demolition. A branch railway line from Ainsdale station was constructed to serve the mill during its operating years.
Ainsdale boating lake, along with the beach itself, were popular tourist attractions, and thus Lakeside Hotel was built to accommodate those wishing to stay in the area. However, a large campsite was also well populated in the busiest periods of the year.
In the village green, there is a war memorial that commemorates the lives of forty-four Ainsdale folk who died during the Great War.
[edit] Transport
The locality is served by Ainsdale railway station, which is situated on the Northern Line of the Merseyrail network, linking Southport to Liverpool.
[edit] Recreation and sports
Ainsdale beach is designated by the Sefton Council as a kite beach where kitesurfing and land-based kite activities are specifically encouraged, is the only place on the Sefton coast where these activities are allowed. Rules and regulations for the use of the beach for kitesurfing can be found at the AOSKC link below. There is great participation in these sports and a large quantity of the beach visitors come specifically to watch and photograph the activities.
[edit] Notable people
Actor Anthony Quayle was born in Ainsdale in 1913; Jonathon Jayson, a competitive squash player was also born there.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ a b 2001 Census: Ainsdale. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 24 October 2007
- ^ Ainsdale On-line. Retrieved 24 October 2007
- ^ Vikings In Lancashire. Formby Civic Society (4 March 2004). Retrieved 24 October 2007
[edit] External links
Suburbs of Southport |
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| Ainsdale · Birkdale · Blowick · Churchtown · Crossens · Marshside · Meols Cop · Woodvale |
