http://www.bbc.co.uk:80/liverpool/content/images/2005/11/01/timecapsule005_470x350.jpg

A time capsule placed above a doorway by two young boys in 1881 has been found during demolition work in Gateacre village.

The bundle of documents was discovered by a demolition team working at the site of the Gateacre Hall Hotel on Halewood Road. The time capsule had been hidden above the lintel of a door when the building was undergoing building work in the late 19th century.

Full Story (http://www.bbc.co.uk/liverpool/content/articles/2005/11/02/gateacre_timecapsule_feature.shtml)

I read this SM a few days ago, an excellent find and clues to out past. ;)

I saw it on the news last night. Thought it was brilliant.

The two kids who left it must have really had their heads screwed on, they filled it with so much information.

THE go-ahead to convert the closed-down flock and felt works in historic Gateacre village into new homes has won approval from Liverpool planning committee.

The decision angered local residents who had battled for months against the proposals.

The Grade Two-listed factory building, originally a brewery, dating back to the 1860s, will be refurbished using income from two new apartment blocks at the rear of the site in Gateacre Brow.

The committee approved the scheme for 22 new apartments after visiting the site to see for themselves the likely impact.

The felt and flock factory has been in the ownership of the Clegg family for three generations, but finally closed in the 1990s.

Local residents complained that the development would cause traffic chaos in narrow Sandfield Road, which will be used as an exit point for the new residents.

The scheme will mean the demolition of two empty buildings next to the landmark original brewery which fronts the street.

It would also see the main brewery building converted into flats and number 42, Gateacre Brow, once the site manager's house, refurbished, and held by the Clegg family.

Some protesters said the proposed three-storey apartment blocks would over-dominate the site and cause a loss of privacy.

Objections were lodged by Garston MP Maria Eagle, local councillors Barbara Mace and Barbara Collinge, the local neighbourhood committee, and Liverpool Save Our City Campaign group.

Concern was also raised by The Gateacre Society about the number of proposed residential units, 22 in total, that will be created on site.

The committee was told that the scheme to restore the former brewery would only be viable if the flats were built at the rear.

Edward Evans, of Dale Mews, said the scheme would pose a danger to life because of the extra traffic it would create.

He said: "There is so much opposition to this scheme and we just cannot believe they have given it the go-ahead. I was told there is no way we can appeal against the consent being given."

The scheme will enable residents to enter the new homes site through the traditional gateway to the works close to the Gateacre Brow junction. But they

will exit into Sandfield Park. The building's owner, Mike Friar, son-in-law of feltmaker Rex Clegg, has been unable to find a buyer for the site. The family drew up a compromise plan, that will secure the one-time brewery.

Committee chair Cllr Lady Doreen Jones recommended that the plans should be approved, with a scheme to ensure a friendly-neighbour approach by the builders.

larryneild@dailypost.co.uk

When I was a kid, I lived at Coxhead Farm Gateacre, it stood about where they built the Cats Whisker pub.
My Saturday treat was a visit to the Woolton Pics. Deadwood D i c k was the hero, what a cliffhanger that was. There was a shop in the village that sold penny lolly ices so that was my treat while walking home down Kings Drive.
This is a picture of the end of the farmhouse, it is the only one I have, I got it from John Williams the MERSEYMOUTH, hia aunt was the caretaker there in later years.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c81/sc0use/alicesfarm.jpg

This is his website, well worth a read.http://www.liverpooltales.com/opinion.htm

Gateacre Village

http://static.flickr.com/121/261596151_adaec09836.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/261596151/)

http://static.flickr.com/79/261596096_ba97e83453.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/261596096/)

http://static.flickr.com/88/261596032_a9a425e745.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/261596032/)

http://static.flickr.com/93/261595970_2b0a1dfa82.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/261595970/)

http://static.flickr.com/88/261595916_c381b3b23f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/261595916/)

http://static.flickr.com/81/261595867_ab5826ac67.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/261595867/)

http://static.flickr.com/103/261595828_5746283a79.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ijob/261595828/)

My bikes Broken to be going up places like to take pics. :mad:

Those bring back memories:):037:

Great Pics of Woolton Kev, Walked home to Garston many a night from Woolton! Used to go dancing there, at Reynolds Hall, Quarry St. Great memories!!:Colorz_Grey_PDT_16:

does anybody remember Guys field on Bellevale road ,and old Mrs Guy who had the little sweetshop facing next to the railway. Or the old scout hut ,which would have been down by the Bridge Inn Pub ,we used to go to dances run by a policeman (age then would have been around 13,14)i remember seeing the undertakers there and being terrified

Just found this on e-bay - note the lack of traffic lights with Gateacre Brow going straight in to Belle Vale Road!

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Nice Pic! Jona, Just as I remember it!! and the Black Bull pub in the background! Cheers.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

Nice Pic! Jona, Just as I remember it!! and the Black Bull pub in the background! Cheers.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

:PDT11

Today was my first time in Gate Acre and Belle Vale. A beauty and calm area. I was walking from Picton Clock to Belle Vale Shopping Centre. I forget my camera at home :PDT_Xtremez_42: Are a beauty medieval house near Morrison. The next time, I will take a photo.

Belle Vale shopping centre should be demolished and so should most of Belle Vale.

Never liked that side of Gateacre.

Today was my first time in Gate Acre and Belle Vale. A beauty and calm area. I was walking from Picton Clock to Belle Vale Shopping Centre. I forget my camera at home :PDT_Xtremez_42: Are a beauty medieval house near Morrison. The next time, I will take a photo.

You could have got the 79 Marie! Next time call in for a cold drink!

You could have got the 79 Marie! Next time call in for a cold drink!

79? To walk is good to down the Guinness!!! :PDT_Aliboronz_24:

What do u think? On the midday I went there again with my Spanish´s housemate, but only to shopping.

would these be the houses Marie?

http://h1.ripway.com/andalucia/houses/cc5.jpg

would these be the houses Marie?

http://h1.ripway.com/andalucia/houses/cc5.jpg

Maybe or more similars, its r remember me Breizh (Bretagne, France).
I saw medieval houses in Vale Road near a church, in front of Belle Vale Prim. School. Are the same?

I like that Stone shelter looking thing In Gateacre by the Black Bull.

Has devils on It.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

This Is It.

http://flickr.com/photos/liverpoolsuburbia/281747428/

http://h1.ripway.com/andalucia/houses/cc6.jpg

yes thats them Marie

they are down a passage next to St Stephens church, opposite Belle Vale School.

They are called Church Cottages.

AND I WAS BORN THERE :)

http://h1.ripway.com/andalucia/houses/cc6.jpg

yes thats them Marie

they are down a passage next to St Stephens church, opposite Belle Vale School.

They are called Church Cottages.

AND I WAS BORN THERE :)

Its lovely!! haha!! Tell me please, is Belle Vale and Gate Acre two differents areas or districts or Belle Vale is a little area inside Gate Acre?

is Belle Vale and Gate Acre two differents areas or districts or Belle Vale is a little area inside Gate Acre?

As far as I know, they are both different areas, obviously very close to each other.

As far as I know, they are both different areas, obviously very close to each other.

Thanx u Kev. In my map only say: Gate Acre Area, and then, I cannot see any sign about Belle Vale, then I suppose so.

does anyone know if the houses in Winfrith Rd, Lee Park are still standing as my grandparents lived there for 40 odd years,I'm not sure if my mum was born there & I'd love to go & take some photos of there & St Stephens church where my mum & dad got married

St Stephens:

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The stain glass windows in St. Stephens are worth a lot of money. They were made by a famous stainglass window maker.

Its lovely!! haha!! Tell me please, is Belle Vale and Gate Acre two differents areas or districts or Belle Vale is a little area inside Gate Acre?

Belle Vale and Gateacre are two different area's. Belle Vale is classed as the area 1/2 way down Childwall valley Road (just before the Highwayman Pub) and reaches up by Wheat Hill Road in one direction and Kings Drive in the other.

Gateacre's original name was Little Woolton and Woolton was once named Much Woolton (and still is by those who knew it as Much Woolton).

St Stephens:

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thanks Cadfeal thats a nice pic :PDT11

http://h1.ripway.com/andalucia/cc2.jpg

not a very good pic sorry robbo

Thanks Tony I think thats the photo you sent me last time:PDT_Aliboronz_11:

Mandy :)

Thanks Tony I think thats the photo you sent me last time:PDT_Aliboronz_11:

Mandy :)

Lol soz

I have not been up there for ages. im sure someone will pop along:PDT11

Hi Tony
I have your photo in my family tree scrap book :PDT11
I'm going up there myself soon,I was just wondering if my nans house was still there so I could take some photos

Mandy

This picture is of my aunt's wedding at St.Stephens. I am the cute little lad on the bottom row right side. The back end of the car you can just about see is one of Corbishleys Daimler limos. You can see Church cottages in the background. I was a choirboy at St. Stephens.:037:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c81/sc0use/aliceswedding22april1946.jpg

This picture is of my aunt's wedding at St.Stephens. I am the cute little lad on the bottom row right side. The back end of the car you can just about see is one of Corbishleys Daimler limos. You can see Church cottages in the background. I was a choirboy at St. Stephens.:037:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c81/sc0use/aliceswedding22april1946.jpg

thats a lovely photo Shy ,taken a month before my mum was born:PDT_Piratz_26:

thats a lovely photo Shy ,taken a month before my mum was born:PDT_Piratz_26:

I didn't feel old 'till now!:PDT11

I didn't feel old 'till now!:PDT11

sorry Shy :PDT_Aliboronz_11:

Ha Ha, no problem gerl.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

was you from that area shy?

was you from that area shy?

Yes Gnomie, I was born in Tuebrook at my grandfathers house, my parents lived at that time at 6 Well Lane Childwall, they moved shortly after to Coxhead Farm Gateacre. It was eventually compulsory purchased for Corpy property to be built. We moved in about 1950.:)

Bloomin eck shy. we moved to Wellgreen Road. not far from Well Lane.

Plans to try and demolish the set of shops on Gateacre Park Drive. Both my local french restaurant and the best Pizza shop in the world is there.... :disgust:

http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/liverpooldailypost/news/regionalnews/tm_headline=businesses-in-fight-to-save---8216-eyesore--8217--shopping-centre%26method=full%26objectid=19281454%26siteid= 50061-name_page.html

This picture is of my aunt's wedding at St.Stephens. I am the cute little lad on the bottom row right side. The back end of the car you can just about see is one of Corbishleys Daimler limos. You can see Church cottages in the background. I was a choirboy at St. Stephens.:037:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c81/sc0use/aliceswedding22april1946.jpg

Here's St Stephen's web site

http://ststephensgateacre.blogspot.com/

They don't have a robed choir anymore. It's all guitars and high tech music making wizardry.

Interesting web site

http://www.liverpool.ndo.co.uk/gatsoc/pics/index.html

Nice one Taffy

I went to St Stephens club for years. brings back some good memories does that.

Taffy,
Does any church have a proper service with organ music any more?.

Taffy,
Does any church have a proper service with organ music any more?.

Yes. Try St Barnabas

http://pennylaneliverpool.merseyside.org

Thanks for the link Taffy :PDT_Aliboronz_11:

Does anyone have pictures of the old smithy and the cottages on Rose Brow? I lived in Gateacre years ago and always found the cottages and tuck shop (former blacksmith shop) to be very quaint. I heard that the large seafarers home on Rose Brow is being developed. Is that true? I look forward to visiting Gateacre, after a long absence, later this year!

does anyone know if the houses in Winfrith Rd, Lee Park are still standing as my grandparents lived there for 40 odd years,I'm not sure if my mum was born there & I'd love to go & take some photos of there & St Stephens church where my mum & dad got married

Google Earth gave me this Robbo:

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff183/cadfael1976/winf.jpg

Thank you Cad :PDT_Piratz_26:
looks like my nans house is still there,so it looks like a day out for me & my camera

Mandy :hug:

Bloomin eck shy. we moved to Wellgreen Road. not far from Well Lane.


I had some mates who lived in Wellgreen Road off Hartsbourne Avenue. We used to have a pint in the 'Cat's Whiskers.'

The street on the left of the stone shelter is where my nan and granddad Woolnough used to live. It was a row of cottages with black and white tops, I remember going to see them when I was little. There was an outside toilet with a tin bath on the wall. It was a tiny cottage with steep stairs and no carpet, I think it just had two rooms upstairs. My nan and granddad had to leave because my nan had a stroke and couldn't manage the stairs. I'm sure they became listed.

Does anyone know what that street is called.