P.S sorry I posted this on its own originally.....I may one day get my head round finding whats already here.....senior moments I'm afraid.....
P.S sorry I posted this on its own originally.....I may one day get my head round finding whats already here.....senior moments I'm afraid.....
SEFTON Park palm house has been named one of UK?s unique destinations.
Best Western Hotels has teamed up with travel expert Simon Calder and embarked on a search to discover the unique places the country has to offer.
The grade II listed palm house is ninth on its list.
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The Aviary was getting demolished a few days ago. The cages to the front had been removed. The area was fenced off, but workmen don't seem to work on Sundays, if anyone wants a last look inside.
Old Nicks Caves: The pool in front of this has been dug for a while, but I think they are digging deeper to find water to fill it. This cave exists on a very early postcard (I saw it on the 'net, somewhere)
The plaques have been re-installed in the Rathbone statue. They are still fenced off, though. Some pics are on the Museums Flickr page. They seem to be a mixture of repaired/original/replica.
Conservation of Sefton Park monuments - a set on Flickr
Old Nicks cave has had the large cage removed from the entrance if anyone wants to have a look. Last time I entered it was via a much smaller hole. It is used by junkies, so you might want to listen out for them before entering.
Nice to see such talented people at work to duplicate the originals work of arts.. ta for sharing..
For the Cave having Junkies living inside... Can't the authorities remove them?
Well, thanks for updates on this magnificent park.. Such a pretty place. Nice to hear it is being kept alive and repaired.. I would love to see more pics .. ta
During the summer we visited that beautiful park along with Walter Mitty. When the work is completed it will be a magnificent public space again.
Originally Posted by Gerry
Hilarious Gerry
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This thread has gone some way to restoring my commitment to this board.
Last edited by Paddy; 11-12-2008 at 11:08 AM. Reason: mistake
Oh as I was young and easy in the mercy of his means,
Time held me green and dying
Though I sang in my chains like the sea.
Dylan Thomas
Rather than remove the junkies - why not subtly advertise that it is 'the place to be' for them - then one night brick it up with them inside - problem solved - or have I given the game away.
Walter Mitty Gerry - whoever could you mean?
Good idea. I don't think I will recognize Sefton Park next time I see it. I lived with my Grandmother for a few years in Treborth St. I went to the park most days. Good memories.
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I can remember when the Cafe openend, the aviary had birds, the water font worked and we climbed on the Peter Pan statue. I rowed on the lake played footie on the fields and counted magpies all year long. Sefton Park is and always will be a fantastic park.
Oh as I was young and easy in the mercy of his means,
Time held me green and dying
Though I sang in my chains like the sea.
Dylan Thomas
Anyone remember Old Nicks' Cave
28th December 2008
The Caves
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I remember Old Nicks Cave ,as a child in the 40's it seemed huge and spooky. many's the game of hide and seek were played there on summer days during the holidays. both parks were just a walk away from our lodgings in Mozart St. I recollect Princes Park being more sedate than Sefton Park. You would see Nannys from the large houses in Princes Avenue and Devonshire Road pushing their charges around in huge perambulators. The posh kids in their tennis whites would play on the courts their and we ragged urchins used to look longingly at the rich kids at play. The used to be a little maze in Princes park, a flower clock and some lovely floral walks.
Sefton Park was the main park,with its open air theatre,bandstand ,boating lake and Palm House ,it was a wonderland. Peter Pans statue and Old Nicks Cave added to the fun of the place. You did'nt need a penny to go there and we used to love sitting by the boating lake watching the toffs go by. A magic place then ,could be again.
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