The death of Queen Victoria, two world wars, the birth of the NHS and the Moon landings. Through much of this, for the past 100 or so years, it has stood as a silent witness, having ceased operations in 1918. However, there are ambitious plans to invest in the St Helens structure, repurposing the Grade II Listed heritage asset and scheduled ancient monument – to create a visitor centre that blends the past with the future. Leaders of the proposals have appointed a local hero as its champion.
Andy Reid is a big supporter of the plans Andy Reid MBE has agreed to become the Cannington Shaw Preservation Trust’s Patron.