You're still having a hard time, eh Chris. The pain of your mum's passing shows in your writing.
Take care, mate.
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You're still having a hard time, eh Chris. The pain of your mum's passing shows in your writing.
Take care, mate.
Good photos WIMR, posting in B+W adds to the effect.
Those gravestones tell a sad tale. 1868 on one tablet state six deaths.
I've inserted a couple of scanned pics in the 'Lister Drive Tuebrook' thread. They include the Cooling towers at Lister drive power station.
My thanks to Oudeis for the links. Despite searching for information regarding the early years of the house, I couldn't find anything of historic value, so I decided to ask the Birkenhead Historic...
That's the one Brian. Good stuff.
Certainly stirs the memory. Sailed to most of the ports and bars but on different ships. Sadly I never got to Oz.
Good pictures again Georgie. Do you know who the original owner of the house was, prior to the Sisters Of Charity taking residence?
Usually these large detached houses were the homes of ship...
Sorry to hear you're in dock Brian. I hope you're up and about soon.
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Pity you couldn't have got there,...
The service was well attended, in church and at the Seamen's Memorial. http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq106/stringerman/Guardofhonour.jpg
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I should have posted this info before today, but better late than never, I suppose.
Merchant Navy Day will be celebrated in Liverpool with a service at St Nicholas' Church, Chapel Street, at 12...
Brilliant compilation of photographic history Georgie. These items would never have been seen by the public if it wasn't for you and I am very grateful that you have kindly put your work up for us to...
I was born (1942) in the Swan and lived there until I was 12. Consequently I kept the friends that I grew up with when I left school and started work, we used to drink in and around the Swan.
One...
I don't live far away from the Carlton and I'm astonished that you gained entry into this time capsule. The pictures are brilliant and your inclusion to this group is of great benefit to us all, (I...
Good pics, without a doubt.
I agree with Lindylou there is an air of adventure about your entry into these forbidden places.
I know progress must be implemented, but to see Lewis's go is a tragedy.
My abiding memory of the store goes back to 1957. I went in there before then, but '57 was the birth of the 'Pop'...
Yes Davec. Priority was always given to residents of Debtors Retreat who come into the city to work, then go home and write letters to the Echo of the uncouth behaviour of the Liverpool barbarians.
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Another batch of unique photos. Good stuff Georgie.
Excellent pics, Georgie. Love the one of the bell.
It's one place I've always wanted to go. Last week I was doing a reccy to see what access, if any, was available to get to it.
Let's hope your...
Good picture of the era, Colin and the name of Frank Hessy on the gable in Manchester Street, is relative to this weekend's concert. Most of the Merseybeat groups bought their musical instruments...
A sad event Chris, stay strong.
Yes Chris, your feelings are embodied in your poem. Not hard to see that.
Sorry to hear the sad news Chris.
There's not much I can say other than; Please accept my condolences for your sad loss.
Good chippies lodge in the memory like a good cafe, bar, film or happy event. They stay with you.
One of the many jobs I've had was delivering parcels in Sutton Manor, St Helen's, a stone's throw...
Like the Bengal Tiger they're becoming extinct, Chas. There is Byrne's, corner of Stuart Rd and Bedford Road, Walton or one at the corner of Burlington street and Vauxhall Road.
But other than...
Good thread Brian.
Couple of my old ships there, Sylvania & Ivernia. It's sad to see such magnificent ocean going vessels being torn apart.
I remember when I used to sail the Medi up to...
Yes Ged, it's true. Check it out with some of the older Cabbies.