Obscure Stories of Liverpool
I've created this thread for any historical stories about Liverpool that have been largely forgotten. In the course of my research I have come accross many weird and wonderful tales which I am glad to share with you all - may are available in the LRO archives of the Mercury, Porcupine, Advertiser etc... Others pop up all over the country. You just have to have the time and patience to look.
I'll be begin with this rather charming tale of the early days of the railways.
The Derby Mercury, Wednesday, October 20, 1830; Issue 5128
Original From the Manchester Advertiser
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Ever Wondered Who Would Win Between a Robin and a Toad?
Ever Wondered Who Would Win Between a Robin and a Toad? Read on to find out:
Also, the FIRST recorded vessel to navigate from Warrington to Dublin - must have been quite a dangerous journey given the shallowness of the river beyond Liverpool.
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I'm sorting out my photos today... it explains the deluge
Yeah, I love Harry Hill. I did have the urge to type 'FIGHT' after it.
This next one is very interesting, it has all the hall-marks of Greyfriars Bobby - the dog that sat on his masters grave for 14 years in Edinburgh. But the story of Greyfriars Bobby was not around until 1858 - 11 years AFTER this Liverpool incident.
Did Liverpool have the original Greyfriars Bobby? - God I sound like Slemen now!
Well, at least i've referenced it: Liverpool Mercury Friday, June 25, 1847
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The Mystery Shooting of Hanover Street!
Thanks for the vote of confidence guys! I really enjoy finding these little snippets and bringing them to you. Hope you'll enjoy the ones I have to come.
Gun crime in the 19th century!
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