Over the years, the face of Merseyside has changed dramatically .
From Southport being a destination Victorian seaside town, to Liverpool's skyline now filled with skyscrapers and tower blocks.
There are some parts Merseyside which are completely unrecognisable after old buildings were demolished to make way for the new.
We took a look back at some of Merseyside's past features - from having a McDonald's on the Kop to taking a ride on Liverpool's overhead railway.
Mathew Street Festival
The event that started with a stage outside the Cavern in 1993 quickly became world famous, attracting thousands of people every August Bank Holiday.
Many loved Liverpool's signature summer event, which brought in tourists to the city in ever-increasing numbers and millions for the economy.
In 2013 it was decided the festival had outgrown its existing format and it evolved into Liverpool International Music Festival in Sefton Park.
The aviary in Sefton park
Once home to many exotic birds, the aviary was pulled down and replaced by a sweeping wall.
If you're struggling to picture it, it was situated behind the cafe.
The Krazyhouse
Regulars were shocked when the Krazyhouse announced its closure last year.
The team behind the indie rock nightclub said the closure marked the ‘end of an era’.
In a statement they said: "For those of you that don't know, Howard Croft, the man behind all that was The Krazyhouse passed away in February, he loved rock music, Liverpool and its people, he wanted to bring the best bands to his city and help the local acts, which he did for nearly 30 years.
"We know he would like to thank the staff, customers and everyone who supported the Krazyhouse over the years and made it what it was, a very special place, even if the floors were sticky."
Quiggins
For almost two decades, Quiggins in School Lane was home to dozens of shops that gave a real alternative in the heart of the city.
The centre had to close to make way for part of the Liverpool ONE development, despite a 100,000-signature petition to save it.
But for us, the building was more than a shopping destination, it was a hub for people to meet up, socialise and be free to wear whatever colour hair they thought fit.
Cinemas
Taking a ride on the Liverpool Overhead Railway
The Liverpool Overhead Railway is almost impossible to imagine for those of us who weren't around to see it.
Known to many as The Ovee or The Dockers’ Umbrella, this feat of engineering was a pioneering bit of construction.
It was the world’s first electric elevated railway - and the first railway in the world to use an escalator.
As well as helping to ease congestion around the docks, the overhead railway was an amazing addition to the city's architecture, adding to the buzz of the busy port.
Silverblades ice rink
Originally called the Palace Ice Rink when it opened its doors in 1935, the site was used for roller skating but re-opened as an ice rink some years later – changing its name to Silver Blades in the 1960s.
The building opened for the first time in 1928 on Prescot Road, in Kensington, next door to the Casino cinema, as a dance hall called the Palais de Danse.
Despite its popularity with locals, Silver Blades was closed down on July 4, 1986 as it was deemed financially unviable.
Getting a burger at Wimpy
Liverpool and Wirral were once home to many Wimpy restaurants.
However, Wimpy disappeared from many high streets years ago, after the chain was taken over by Burger King, and many people don’t even know that it still exists.
There is still one in the Pyramids shopping complex in Birkenhead.
Burgers on offer include the original Quarterpounder with Special Sauce, a fishfinger burger and a veggie beanburger.
The old Disney Store on Clayton Square
Morrisons now occupies the unit on the corner of Clayton Square by Church Street, with Disney’s character toys, clothes and collectibles now sold in Liverpool ONE.
But we'll all remember the excitement of going in there as kids and marvelling at the massive pile of toys.
New Brighton
Much like Southpoirt, New Brighton was a well-loved seaside town - but after World War II the resort's fortunes began to decline.
In its pomp, New Brighton was home to a Blackpool-style tower, a stunning outdoor swimming pool and a grand ballroom.
The old pier was also a sight to behold, with both a passenger and promenade pier measuring 550 feet long and 70 feet wide.
Have a McDonald's on the Kop
Liverpool were the only club in world football to have a McDonald's in their stadium when the fast food outlet opened up on the Kop in 1995.
The club's current food offering on the concourse includes street food as well as the usual pies and pints.
But when the all-seater Kop grandstand opened in '95, it was Big Macs and Happy Meals on offer for Reds supporters.
It was a key part of a young Red's matchday ritual back in the mid-to-late 90s, only to close in 2003 due to insufficient profits.
Southport Zoo
The six acre site housed over 154 species of animal including African lions, chimps, gibbons, parrots and reptiles and was a fun day out for many families over the years.
Owned by Carol and Douglas Petrie, Sefton Council did not allow the renewal of the lease and the site was given over to Pleasureland in 2004.
