First time I seen the inside, it looks good.
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First time I seen the inside, it looks good.
Its true name was "North-Western Hotel"
Thanks for this, Ged.
I knew it had closed in the 1930s, but didn't know when.
I can't think of any hotels being built in the city centre since the Adelphi (1916).
(Apart from the Owen Owen building which you mention).
St George's opened in 1971.
The Centre (Lord Nelson Street) opened round about that time, but I don't have a date for it.
The Atlantic Tower was 1973.
Your welcome Quentin, my usual source is very very good and glad you concur with it.
I wondered what it would look like without ear muffs on
Before
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After
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Can anybody help?
I have just uncovered an ancestor as having as business in 1911 at 23 Washington Buildings, Lower Castle St. The business was "Holdsworth Ernest + Co, Commission Agents".
Any information on either the premises or the company would be really gratefully accepted - either pre or post 1911.
The name of my ancestor is Frederick Fellows, but at this time he was going by the surname of Fellows Poole (though Poole never appeared in his name until 1901 that I am aware).
ALSO
The son of the above mentioned was listed as a licenced victualler in 1911 (again using the name Frederick Fellows Poole). He was at 9 Goree Piazza.
I have found some great photos of this building on the site, but would like to know how I can trace the name of the pub.
Any clues????
Thanks
But WW... it isn't a proper French chateau, it's a hotel in a wet and windy nothern English city.
Whilst we're at it why don't we knock down the round bit at the north end of St. Georges Hall? After all, Greek and Roman temples (on which the Hall is based) seldom had apses.
Advocating the removal of the 'ear muffs' is historical vandalism, altering Waterhouse's original design and to it I say "non!"
It was based on the style of French Château. The building opposite was based on a Greek building, but it also is not in Greece.
It is not vandalism. It will clearly improve the building. And do what the original designer wanted. It is only grade 2 listed and only from 1867. The ear muffs were a way to attempt to hide the stacks - not very successfully. It looks so much better without them - much more crisp. The earmuffs obscure the attractive spires -they must go. Also, the now needless stacks require maintenance and many have fallen.Quote:
Advocating the removal of the 'ear muffs' is historical vandalism, altering Waterhouse's original design and to it I say "non!"
I prefare it without the"earmuffs" they do look a bit of an afterthought.
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Gainmill House,Hamilton Square,Bikenhead
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Hamilton Square
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Hahilton SquareStation, Birkenhead
Nice one Joe. It's a lovely square that.
What happened to the post box no the Station picture?
Fabulous photographs once again, Joe! :handclap:
Cheers
Chris :PDT_Aliboronz_24:
In 1911 there was a business property at 23 Washington Buildings, Lower Castle Street.
Does anybody know if this building is still standing, or even better has a picture?
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Old police and fire station on Durning Rd. Built 1883-4,closed 1976,grade 2 listed building
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Station and pub next door which was built built in 1881,like the stations chimneys
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Clare Terrace on Marmaduke Street
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Derby Buildings, Wavertree Road
Nice pictures Joe.
I'll add my picture of Hamilton Sq. in Birkenhead.
The War Memorial taken just before Poppy Day last year with the Town Hall behind.
Bushells Buildings, L6:
Nice photos guys.
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The old Y M C A
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And the new Y M C A
Nice one Joe.
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Nerros cafe on the corner of brunswick St and Castle St. This was the old Adelphi Bank built in 1892 and is a grade 2 listed building
Nice to see two of my buildings.Did the referb on Clare Terrace (posted about that some time back) and was No. 2 on the new
YMCA. Have you had a look at the rear,looks like a prison.
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This building is in Botanic Road anybody know it`s history
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This old advert on a house wall in Durning Road, I thought it was for ale but I have my doubts now.
Botanic Rd photo is/was a T.A. center.
I remember my dad going to a reunion there a long time back.Not sure if that was the one he was in before he joined up.Didn't the micks have a go at blowing it up?
That part was the garage,is/was a big open area.
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The foyer of the Property Building in Cook St,has Ged been painting ceilings again.
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A mural of the river front,is that volcano ash coming in
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City Vaults,members only
Great pics Joe. Used to go the vaults/courtyard pub then it became Liberty City - all the time. Could go through the back and it led to the Croc on Harrington St. My arl mate Paddy Musc was the DJ there - c1982/3.