Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney made an emotional return to her former soap land home of Brookside.
The 53-year-old visited the Liverpool housing estate where she made her name in the cult 90s soap.
In a video posted on her Instagram, the actress, now known for her role as Cassie Plummer in Corrie, took her son Jaxon to the cul-de-sac to show him around.
Claire starred as Lindsey Corkhill in the Channel 4 show from 1991 until its final episode in November 2003.
In the clip she shared on her social media, fans were emotional about a touching tribute left on the estate to former co-star Dean Sullivan.
Claire’s son points to a memorial plaque left underneath the iconic street sign, which reads: “In loving memory of Dean Sullivan who was known as Jimmy Corkhill in Brookside for many years.
“He will be greatly loved and missed and remembered forever xxxx.”
Dean, who played Jimmy Corkhill (Lindsey’s father) in Brookside, sadly passed away in 2023, aged 68.
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Claire posted underneath the clip: “Was in West Derby, Liverpool.
"Decided to take my son to see Brookside Close. I had visited myself last year.
"What a beautiful little surprise under the Brookside sign. RIP Dean Sullivan."
Claire went on to show Jaxon where she lived while filming the soap and where production crews would be set up in adjoining houses.
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The iconic street still welcomes fans to the estate to this day, with the estate now lived in as proper homes after being redeveloped.
During a brief period in the early 2000s, the properties were also given a makeover for use within Hollyoaks.
Claire’s character Lindsey was introduced as the daughter of established regulars Jimmy and Jackie (Sue Jenkins) in 1991 and was known for her troublesome ways.
Brookside was Channel 4's highest-rated programme from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s.
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