Renovation of the Marshside Fog Bell
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The Fog Bell in Marshside Road was first erected in 1869 to help prevent a repeat of the tragedy which occured on 26th January 1869 when 7 local fishermen were lost on the marshes during a fog. The bell replaced the foghorn hich can still be seen in the Botanic Gardens Museum. Following foreshore reclemation in the early 1890s, the Fog Bell was rebuilt in its present location in 1896. Restoration During the autumn of 1998 the members of the North Meols Civic Society agreed to undertake the renovation of the Fog Bell site. Following a successful financial appeal, the area around the Fog Bell was cleared, repainted and a new sign erected. In January 1999, disaster struck when vandals spilled paint over the site. But staff and pupils from Stanley High School helped us to replant the area surrounding the building and have undertaken to keep an eye on the area on our behalf. New wooden seats have been installed, and the whole area landscaped. |
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