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Eastham Pleasure Gardens: A Vanished Era of Thrills

Author: The Daily News Now! March 15, 2026 Duration: 1:29

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Eastham Pleasure Gardens, once a bustling entertainment hub with a zoo, rollercoaster, and live shows, now stands as a quiet park by the River Mersey. The site, once home to exotic animals like elephants and lions, is now a reminder of its wild past with a fifteen-foot-deep bear pit still standing.

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