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corky100
01-12-2008, 11:41 PM
Enjoyed an Xmas meal at the Queens and a New years eve pint at the Telegraph (And Nags Head..:D)

corky100
02-11-2008, 12:31 AM
Went for a break from work today to relax and try more settings on my camera... Heres Parkgate Sunset Scenes, Old station at Willaston, The Willaston Windmill and Sunset at West Kirkby for you....


A coupe from the Old Station at Willaston. Great place to visit!

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The old Windmill at Mill Lane, Willaston.

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Sunset from Parkgate. The sun is setting over the Welsh Hills. Love the sunbusts of the first one!

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Sunset at the Marina at West Kirkby.

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And a bit of fun. These guys turned up at Parkgate just to take photos of their prides and Joys. Not a Girlfriend in sight! More than happy to let us take a couple of snaps though... Cheers lads!

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kebabman
02-13-2008, 05:57 PM
It was great to watch sunset today from millthwaite rd,wallasey...

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Kev
02-13-2008, 06:00 PM
Lovely, many thanks for sharing them with us :PDT11

HollyBlack
02-14-2008, 05:25 PM
A few views from Wallasey and Birkenhead...

Silverbeech Road, Somerville Elegant Edwardian housing can be seen here overlooking Central Park. Totally amazing! Silverbeech Road has not changed a bit in nearly 60 years, the only thing I can see is the cast iron lamppost replaced by a concrete one. I was born in a house just off Silverbeech Road and played at that very spot as a kid. I bet the tree-covered pond in park the other side of the fence is beyond recognition though.
A small row of shops which now have the privilege of overlooking a Tesco Metro, weather this will kill off this already decimated part of Wallasey is yet to be seen. So that's what is built where the pre-fabs stood. "Temporary" postwar housing built on one of the larger bomb sites the prefabs survived, if memory serves, into the 1970s. The Post Office and the corner of Borough Road are recognisable. The electronics shop where I bought my first transistor radio in 1962 is, of course, gone.

My grandparents lived over and ran a petfood store at 38 Poulton Road, a block away and known as 'The Spot Shop' for reasons lost to history. Fancy glass canopy for the pedestrians from an earlier age. Unsafe to scale to clean to windows above it even in the 1950s. According to Google it is now a charity shop. Across the road was Igoe's grocer's shop with the proud and silly slogan "Wordsworth pouring over, inset - Telegraph Tea, it's fine when it's wet." Jones's the milk bar, all the junk (secondhand) shops, ah all so long ago and so far away today. Here on the California Coast it is a cold day - that's what we call 58F - cold :-)
Yes, the Amercians still use Fahrenheits to this day, wierd eh?

kebabman
02-15-2008, 04:39 PM
The Post Office and the corner of Borough Road are recognisable. The electronics shop where I bought my first transistor radio in 1962 is, of course, gone.

My grandparents lived over and ran a petfood store at 38 Poulton Road, a block away and known as 'The Spot Shop' for reasons lost to history. Fancy glass canopy for the pedestrians from an earlier age. Unsafe to scale to clean to windows above it even in the 1950s. According to Google it is now a charity shop. Across the road was Igoe's grocer's shop with the proud and silly slogan

I can confirm Google been accurate:handclap: yes 38 Poulton rd is a charty shop.

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Funny enough electronic shop was there untill 14 years ago,my father in law took me there to buy my hand held radio to listen SW transmissions..14 years ago,no internet,no satellite only way was listening voice of Turkey on SW..


Do you remember gepps DIY store opposite to number 38...It is still there...It is says serving more tham 100 years now.

I haven't got into gepps more than 12 yeras now...Those days owner a old guy was running,he was really good sale person,a bit pushy but always try to find in his store what you are looking for.
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Ged
02-15-2008, 04:56 PM
Well done kebabman for keeping us up to speed on Wirral. :handclap:

Great photies.

HollyBlack
02-15-2008, 07:15 PM
Do you remember gepps DIY store opposite to number 38...It is still there...It is says serving more tham 100 years now.
I haven't got into gepps more than 12 years now...Those days owner a old guy was running,he was really good sale person,a bit pushy but always try to find in his store what you are looking for.That's strange! I asked my sister, we both remember the Ironmongers as "Jepps". But the photo clearly says "Gepps". I think one of the Jepps was in the Sea Scouts with my Dad, a close friend, that would have been in the 1930s.

Maybe we just have failing memories. It looks like it's still a nice area for retired people and young families just starting out. Everyday shops, and still some interesting shops all within easy walking distance. Sad to say, the empty 36 Poulton Road looks like an ideal spot for a Starbucks or similar. I hope it gets something with more character.

Those shops with proprietor live-over were a great arrangement for semi-retired people. I wonder which bus route stops there? The old yellow 17 Bus must be ancient history. The old rain canopy (long gone) was great for people waiting for the bus and attracted a few window shoppers on a rainy days. The old junk shops were the best, you could burn a half hour no problem and always found something of interest (but never what you went there to find :) )

kebabman
02-25-2008, 03:53 AM
I never seen this many people fishing together before

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Bobby's Bar at Newbrighton
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Good Old Tavern,trading Friday and Saturday only..
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wallasey
02-28-2008, 12:23 AM
Apologies all for not being around as much recently; in the process of writing a business plan in college...you would be amazed how time consuming it all is!

Corky: Great set of images there! Hope to see more from you!

Kebabman: Loving your wide variety of images...my favorite has to be the set from around Poulton Road; always partial to the odd streetscene myself! Keep up the good work!

HollyBlack: Glad you liked the set of pics from around South Wallasey; which road was it you were raised in? I took a few images of all roads running off Silverbeech Road and it wont be a problem looking it up for you! Flickr is also a good place to go if you would like a trip down memory lane; Kebabman's and even mine are growing quite steadily! Many thanks for your comments.

I got a new camera! It's a bit bigger than the older one and has a much greater zoom! Here's a few images i've taken over the last week or so...

Wallasey

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Demesne Street, Seacombe The recreation ground to the left was on maps dating from 1913, making this one of the only existing focal points in the area. Demesne Road and surrounding area was pretty much devastated during the way causing mass re-building schemes to take place during the 50's and 60's. Some of the mid rise flats that were built, are now derelict. I wonder what else the future has in store for this road???

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Seacombe Prom Looking up toward the Egremont Ferry pub.

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Guinea Gap, Egremont There's something about these old Cast Iron signs...the sense of history is immense when you think about whats gone on during the time it's been in situ.

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Magazine Brow, New Brighton Some people still regard this as Liscard for some reason; it was actually referred to on a 1898 map as being "Liscard Vale", the name still remembered in the name "Vale Park" which is just behind me.

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Magazine Brow, New Brighton A different view of the Magazine Pub.

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Vale Park, New Brighton Spring has arrived in Vale Park; One of the finer parks in Wallasey! The house in the background is the old Manor House of Liscard Vale. It is now a community centre and cafe...I can't say I've sampled the eatery...but the park is a good place to sit and take time out from the daily grind.

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Magazine Lane, New Brighton The gatehouse in the background was the Liscard Battery; this was demolished during the 1930's and housing now stands on the site. Vale Park is to the left with the River Mersey clearly visable over the rooftops.

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Magazine Lane, Upper Brighton The Old Tavern Pub which Kebabman has pictured previously is just off to the right. The trees in the distance mark where Vale Park lies, whilst in the distance, the tower blocks of Bootle can be seen basking in the evening sun.

Around Wirral

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Upton Road, Claughton Now a part of Birkenhead, Claughton is one of those places which you probably just pass through on the way to work or out to Bidston Moss...but it is quite a pleasant place to have a walk around!

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Prenton Road West, Tranmere Who can spot the top of the Anglican Cathedral??? Admittedly its not the most obvious feature of this image but it is visable if you know where to look! The high mast's mark Prenton Park, the home of Tranmere Rovers FC...Wirral's premier football team! We are looking down into a urban valley which was carved out by a stream; now covered over by Borough Road.

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Prenton Park Road, Tranmere I never knew there was a side road named after "Prenton Park"...there was actually a small area of parkland in this area, the site is now housing but has been remembered by local roadnames. For example "Parkend Road" and "Parkhurst Road".

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Warrington Street, Tranmere All houses to the left are due to be demolished as part of New Heartlands; we dread to think what might be going up in their place...but we do know that what ever does get built there, it wont have as much character or charm like the good ol' terrace. In the background is the construction site for a apartment block on Holt Hill. It is rather prominent when seen from downtown Birkenhead but will command impressive views over to Liverpool as well as the local area. I wouldn't mind going upto the top floor when built!

I hope you all enjoyed looking over these views; the Wallasey images were taken today (27FEB08) with the rest dating from yesterday (26FEB08).

Good evening!

A.D.W
02-28-2008, 01:36 AM
Impressive pictures, Wallasey. I noticed a black cat on one of your pictures - that's good luck. I think.

kebabman
02-29-2008, 03:56 AM
Dear wallasey,you have been in my territory again ...
Good photos,I like second one most..I don't like taking photos where as too many cars get into frame..I don't know why..

And I have to say how hard it was for me to understand difference of how to prounce and how to write the name of Demesne..

It has always caused problem for me and for my delivery driver for first a couple of time..
Untill I have asked customers how to spell it?

spells Demesne ,sounds Demain:eek:
it is total strange for me..

HollyBlack
02-29-2008, 04:31 AM
...
And I have to say how hard it was for me to understand difference of how to prounce and how to write the name of Demesne..
spells Demesne ,sounds Demain:eek:
it is total strange for me..Demesne is a really olde English word, from before 1066 and all that. Only law students read about it these days.

It refers to land that is owned free and clear of all strings - and there was a time when such was rare even though today it is almost entirely the usual arrangement. Once commonplace were leasehold (term for years) and Copyhold - an obligation to do annual services (typically harvesting) for the Manor as a condition of ownership. Also "villeins" - serfs who could gain their freedom by living in a city for a year and a day without returning to the countryside. I'm not sure about those who went to sea, pressed or free.

The industrial revolution changed everything of course but I guess Manor Road was named for something.

corky100
03-03-2008, 12:34 AM
Some great pics here. Just wish was able to carry a camera around as often as some of you seem to do! :D

I have used the Vale Park resources a few times in the past, both visiting and for working purposes (I do have an interest in UKonline centres after all.....:D).

One locally funded project I work with (people with mental health issues) has had some considerable successes, and one photographer has just won a commission (for a local resource so its local photos) to produce next years calendar for them. I've seen some of the photos so far and they are of a very good standard. Some of these people within his group have a wealth of talent, and we have been very priveliged to be a part of releasing some of that talent.

corky100
03-08-2008, 06:38 PM
Got out to Leasowe today. Remembered to take the camera and stopped off by the old Lighthouse. Heres the results...

The Lighthouse

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The new offshore Windfarm

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Views towards Wallasey along Leasowe Sea wall

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Views towards Crosby along Leasowe Sea wall

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You can see Liverpool from over the Hill.....

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kebabman
03-11-2008, 02:29 AM
I have visited newbrighton coast at 01.15 am.
It was windy,dark and wet.A few waves has crashed on me, I and my camera are soaked.:disgust:

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Egremont Ferry at 02.04 am

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Feeling a bit salty ,going to bath.

naked lilac
03-11-2008, 03:41 AM
Wow, those are great photos Kebabman.. 1:15am.??? Don't you think you should be snug in bed in that weather ? :snf (41):

Over here in Hawaii we heard about it on the news this morning.. It is suppose to be super ruff on all the coastal areas of England.. It sure does look nasty out... brrrrrrrr... Ta for sharing your adventure ...

kebabman
03-11-2008, 08:20 AM
The weather was very harsh last night..The newbrighton coast was like below picture..
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This photo is from last year 18th of January..

At the moment storm has stopped.No wind ,no waves...
There are grey clouds over liverpool but on above me over Wirral all white clouds and can see some blue sky.Grey clouds moving fast,the sun shining over us through clouds.

kebabman
03-12-2008, 04:40 AM
A photo from 6th of February 2008 @17.01 hours.

Watching sunset from Newbrighton.
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kebabman
03-12-2008, 05:17 PM
Stormy weather at New Brighton today

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And finally when I was running away from a wave I unintentionally took a photo

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an it got me:disgust::)

Kev
03-12-2008, 07:53 PM
well done :PDT_Piratz_26::handclap:

wallasey
03-17-2008, 01:24 AM
Impressive wave images kebabman! The things we do in the name of photography!

Great images from round Leasowe Corky! I don't normally have the chance to get down to the lighthouse due to the nearest bus being some distance away...and how ever much I like to walk, even Leasowe Road can get a little bit boring after a while!

Went walking round Liscard and Egremont earlier today (Sunday)...

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Jigger between Liscard Grove and Overton Road The Liscard water tower dominates the local area quite considerably and is one of the area's local landmarks. Like Birkenhead, Wallasey also has two water towers, the other is on Gorsehill Road, New Brighton.

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Mill Lane, Liscard Liscard House to the right is a lasting reminder of Wallasey Corporation's building legacy of the 1960's. It saw the flattening of Tower Street and part of Liscard Road and was constructed as part of Wallasey's ongoing modernisation works after the war.

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Liscard Road, Liscard Looking into Egremont, the Beetham West Tower can be seen towering over the suburban scene. Central Park is off to the right.

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Rice Lane, Egremont This part of Rice Lane resembles little more than a oversized jigger; surprisingly this is a through route!

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Rice Lane, Egremont Some side roads leading off Rice Lane have been scheduled for demolition...apparently the area is suffering from high levels of deprivation and all the userall council jargon that gets told in situations like this. This isn't the nicest side of Wallasey...nor is it the worst...it's suffered alot but pulling down streets won't help matters...I hope New heartlands works...thats all I can say!

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Poole Road, Egremont A slightly older side of Wallasey, these would have overlooked the river before subsequent housing developments took hold in the area. In the background is the Wellington Pub, the only building left on Marsden Road.

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Greenwood Lane onto Martin's Lane, Liscard Evening sun illuminates the junction between Greenwood Lane and Martin's Lane. Wallasey is made up of lanes and villages that somehow managed to merge together to make one large urban mass...helped alot by the tram network that used to link the villages together.

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Wallasey Road, Liscard A final atmospheric view down Wallasey Road from the corner of Seaview Road.

edwardo
03-17-2008, 04:57 PM
wallasey, great photos.clear as a bell(lick lick)hav'nt got one of Westmoreland road (new brighton maybe) have you...many thanks for the ones posted tho. good stuff.edwardo

drone_pilot
03-17-2008, 05:18 PM
Wallasey Road, Liscard A final atmospheric view down Wallasey Road from the corner of Seaview Road.God havent seen that place for years, the large gray building on the left was
a electricty show room when i was a kid, and just behind it was a playground
with a slide that would have had given Health and safety kittens, it must have
been 15 foot high with no safety cage at the top, we used to love it.:handclap:

ChrisGeorge
03-17-2008, 05:23 PM
Fabulous pics, everyone! Bravo! Kebabman, I love your pics of the stormy seafront especially. :handclap:

Wallasey Al
03-17-2008, 08:24 PM
Demesne is a really olde English word, from before 1066 and all that. Only law students read about it these days.

It refers to land that is owned free and clear of all strings - and there was a time when such was rare even though today it is almost entirely the usual arrangement. Once commonplace were leasehold (term for years) and Copyhold - an obligation to do annual services (typically harvesting) for the Manor as a condition of ownership. Also "villeins" - serfs who could gain their freedom by living in a city for a year and a day without returning to the countryside. I'm not sure about those who went to sea, pressed or free.

The industrial revolution changed everything of course but I guess Manor Road was named for something.

Ha, thanks for answering a question I put on another site the other day. My great grandparents lived in this street in the 19th century. It is pronounced De Main and I could never understand what it meant. I will copy and paste your answer if you don't mind.

Just trawled through the fifteen pages of this thread and have been fascinated by it. Even had my old school (spit) on it. I have to be very pedantic and correct a minor fault. One photograph showing the kids on New Brighton prom in the sixties describes a paddling pool. It was in fact a lake for paddle boats. I used to work on it. 9d a person. :)

wallasey
03-18-2008, 12:19 AM
Thanks all for your comments...

Drone_pilot: The building you mention is currently empty after the "Nice Price" foodchain went bust! I think the upper floors are offices but I couldn't be sure to be honest! The playground is long gone now, Conway Street is little more that a delivery gate to the Cherry Tree Shopping Centre; a development from the 1970's. Hope this brought back happy memories for you!

edwardo: Always a pleasure! I don't currently have a pic for Westmoreland Road but I do have one for neighboring Dalton Road (http://www.flickr.com/photos/liverpoolsuburbia/2214298035/) and Orrell Road (http://www.flickr.com/photos/liverpoolsuburbia/2215091772/in/photostream/). When I do have a pic of Westmoreland Road, I will notify accordingly!

edwardo
03-21-2008, 04:05 PM
great stuff.thanks for that.will take me back to the 60zzz.edwardo

Max
03-31-2008, 10:47 AM
Perch Rock Lighthouse In New Brighton.

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kebabman
04-24-2008, 06:13 PM
I was at New Brighton about 3 hours ago

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kebabman
04-28-2008, 04:12 AM
I was in the Birkenhead Park last saturday afternoon..
It was last game of season at Birkenhead Park Rugby Club ground..BPRC played aganist Middlesborough..

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The end.

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naked lilac
04-28-2008, 09:04 AM
:handclap: OUCH!!! great pics.. but, wouldn't want to be in that huddle... LOL

kebabman
04-30-2008, 02:35 AM
Church St,Liscard Rd end.
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St.Vincent St,off King St
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Steel Avenue,off Seabank Rd

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kebabman
04-30-2008, 03:07 AM
Vale Park 29th of April 2008

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naked lilac
04-30-2008, 05:14 AM
Kebabman.. Are those lilac trees?

What a lovely place Wirral looks.. Spring has sprung there.. NICE... It looks so prestine and inviting.. :PDT_Aliboronz_11:

I can't wait to visit it.. They are having a Wirral day for the Beatles Fest.. So a lot of people will be invading your lovely town...:snf (41): Ferry across the Mersey.. LOL.. and of course that Magazine Pub... LOL...:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

knowhowe
04-30-2008, 11:14 AM
http://www.bwpics.co.uk/yoliverpool/arkroyal.jpg

Edward Chambré Hardman: Birth of the Ark Royal 1950

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The same spot on Holt Hill in 2007

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A view across the river from the same location

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naked lilac
04-30-2008, 07:11 PM
Amazing old and new photo.. and that lamp post (maybe a bit newer) is still there in the pic on the right side.. with the iron fence.. Good pic Knowhowe

kebabman
05-09-2008, 04:08 AM
Kebabman.. Are those lilac trees?


Sorry I don't know..

Birkenhead Park May 2008 photos

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naked lilac
05-09-2008, 04:53 AM
Stunning pics of Birkenhead Park.. just lovely... ta

kebabman
05-09-2008, 05:50 AM
Thanks naked lilac.
I converted 2 of them to hdr..I think it looks better

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lindylou
05-09-2008, 01:00 PM
Beautiful photos :handclap:

edwardo
05-09-2008, 07:29 PM
Wallasey.Fab photos as always.the shot of Frodshan street with stairs is amazing.I have never seen this befor,has anyone els???or have I led a shelterd life?

Kev
05-09-2008, 08:40 PM
super pics peeps :PDT_Piratz_26:

kebabman
05-26-2008, 06:17 AM
Good morning again.
The sun has risen here about an hour ago,went to Vale Park after work and here is the results.

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Kev
05-26-2008, 07:50 AM
What a nice way to start a Monday morning, cheers :PDT11

st3v3
06-10-2008, 03:01 PM
Im trying to find info on highfield residential school , i think it may of been on the wirrel cant find any reference to it in liverpool district .During the 1950's .I have no other info other than the name and that my mother attended it , she would of been there perhaps in the early half of the 1950's There is a highfiedl school there now but they dont have any old records .As the name would suggest was it residential as in pupils sleeping on the grounds ? if anyone knows anything can you post any information would be appreciated thanks .Didnt know where else to post this request .

hmtmaj
06-10-2008, 05:08 PM
is this anything to do with it ...
Highfield residential school ...
Title Ballroom Dancing, Highfield School
Artist Edward Chambre Hardman
Date 1951
Description Photograph of girls learning ballroom dancing at Highfield Boarding School for Girls. This was a very popular activity at the school. This was taken as part of a series commissioned for the school prospectus in 1951.

http://img365.imageshack.us/img365/9555/1951jv2.th.jpg (http://img365.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1951jv2.jpg)


photo from the Liverpool record Office
Martin

st3v3
06-10-2008, 05:20 PM
is this anything to do with it ...
Highfield residential school ...
Title Ballroom Dancing, Highfield School
Artist Edward Chambre Hardman
Date 1951
Description Photograph of girls learning ballroom dancing at Highfield Boarding School for Girls. This was a very popular activity at the school. This was taken as part of a series commissioned for the school prospectus in 1951.

http://img365.imageshack.us/img365/9555/1951jv2.th.jpg (http://img365.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1951jv2.jpg)


photo from the Liverpool record Office
Martin

It could well be thanks for the info as i know absolutely nothing about the place . do you have a link for the picture or can i just google LRO to find it .nice one again for that .Anyone else have any info to add to it ?

Chris48
06-10-2008, 09:34 PM
heres one of Parkgate circa 1938-40

hmtmaj
06-10-2008, 09:47 PM
Parkgate is a superb place. We often go over there just for the Fish and Chips, then maybe an Ice Cream. In the Chip Shop they have loads of old photos of Parkgate on the walls. Great Pic, Mart:handclap:

Chris48
06-11-2008, 09:42 AM
Parkgate is a superb place. We often go over there just for the Fish and Chips, then maybe an Ice Cream. In the Chip Shop they have loads of old photos of Parkgate on the walls. Great Pic, Mart:handclap:

Has anyone eaten at "Mr Chows" lately.? I just wondered what it was like these days.

If you want good fish and chips, try the Marigold at West Kirby. The fish are huge.Gorgeous!

corky100
07-05-2008, 12:09 AM
Views from the Ferry. The last was taken from the steps of the Anglican Cathedral.

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kebabman
07-12-2008, 05:06 PM
Wirral Show time here again.
I didn't have time to wonder around,I have only attended my daughter school jazz band display..My daughter is member of the band.
While I was there took a few shots..Will be more tomorrow.

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Kev
07-12-2008, 06:05 PM
Fantastic KM, many thanks :)

corky100
07-12-2008, 07:54 PM
More Wirral Show....

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Kev
07-12-2008, 08:03 PM
:handclap::handclap::handclap: again :)

lindylou
07-12-2008, 08:57 PM
Smashing pics:handclap: ta :PDT11

kebabman
07-14-2008, 03:38 AM
It was a sunny and hot day,attendance was very good.I have end up motobike stunt show again..There was clown show as well..Self defence show was boring..Missed other shows.Never mind I have seen all that before

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PhilipG
07-14-2008, 09:19 AM
Excellent. :handclap:

corky100
07-14-2008, 09:55 PM
It was a great weekend for weather. I never saw New Brighton Beach look as good as this....

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steveb
07-14-2008, 10:09 PM
Great pic,s

kebabman
07-16-2008, 12:41 AM
Photos from yesterday at New Brighton..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/2672016521_e37030885d_o.jpg

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kebabman
07-22-2008, 05:01 AM
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