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    Had a walk around the newly refurbished Stanley park, and was amazed by the work that's been done! The conservatory looks fantastic,as well as the terrace,and various smaller structures! I used to play here,as a kid,and have fond memories of the paddling pool,the floral (cuckoo?) clock,and of course,the rowing boats,all of which,unfortunately,no longer exist!But,no matter, I just hope now,that there is some effort now,by the council,to keep it in it's present condition! ( I did take more pic's,but it was quite overcast,and they came out a bit dark!)
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    To think Liverpool FC are being allowed to build a stadium on the park, when Walton Hall Park is a far better site and a disused Merseyrail line is there waiting to serve the stadium and the surrounding districts.

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    It's looking good isn't it. I keep meaning to get along there with my camera. Thanks for posting those nice pics.
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    Nice photos Steve. Boy, that's changed since I was last there. Think it will stay like that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pablo42 View Post
    Nice photos Steve. Boy, that's changed since I was last there. Think it will stay like that.
    Well,your guess is as good as mine,but there are now lots of railings,around,(with spikes...oooh!) and though these wont keep out your more determined vandal,it will cut down on casual stuff,which is where it usually starts!

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    Quote Originally Posted by wsteve55 View Post
    Well,your guess is as good as mine,but there are now lots of railings,around,(with spikes...oooh!) !

    With Spikes????


    Nobody told me I was to guard it

    Sure looking good there now, nice photies
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spike View Post
    With Spikes????


    Nobody told me I was to guard it

    Sure looking good there now, nice photies
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    Am sure I posted these before (if I did I couldn't find em'), anyway I got to sneak inside before it was open to the public. so here's my effort (again?)


    The marbled walls of toilets inside the Palm House


    The Centre of the floor (Designed by Mr Gladstones daughter)


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    Does the park have a floral clock like yesteryear ,are there swings and seesaws for the children? It would be too much to expect a Lido ,but from the pictures shown here it looks marvellous. Will there a 'Parky' to keep an eye on things because it would be criminal to let the park fall into decay as before.
    Will there be boats, I only went on them a few times (when my uncle Bill took me) I'd love to come up on a sunny day and see the park in all its glory.
    And ,finally,how much of the Park will the stadium destroy ?
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    Never thought you'd be taking photos in the gents Zap...

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    Quote Originally Posted by pablo42 View Post
    Never thought you'd be taking photos in the gents Zap...
    Just doing my George Micheal impression

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    Quote Originally Posted by brian daley View Post
    Does the park have a floral clock like yesteryear ,are there swings and seesaws for the children? It would be too much to expect a Lido ,but from the pictures shown here it looks marvellous. Will there a 'Parky' to keep an eye on things because it would be criminal to let the park fall into decay as before.
    Will there be boats, I only went on them a few times (when my uncle Bill took me) I'd love to come up on a sunny day and see the park in all its glory.
    And ,finally,how much of the Park will the stadium destroy ?
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    Hi Brian,
    as I said in my 1st post,no floral clock,no paddling pool,and no boats!But there is a good play area,and there was plenty of activity on the big field,with footy training,kite flying,etc As for the stadium,as much as I know,will be at the back of the park,where the sportscentre was!

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    Quote Originally Posted by brian daley View Post
    And ,finally,how much of the Park will the stadium destroy ?
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    The stadium in all will take about 1/3 of the original park. The park is grade 2 listed. Even the Council for the Protection of Rural England protested.
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    The security is good in the park. Of a night they lock the gates to the Palm house and there's 24hr cctv as well as "parkies".
    The childrens play area is always busy as is most of the park. They've done a good job. However, they could of planted some trees and shrubs to encourage wildlife. It's too neat!!

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    Another nice green park falling victim to football They should put football stadia on the outskirts of cities NOT in the middle of them
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