Er.... and were do we vote in the local and national elections if this place closes, Kev?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kev
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Er.... and were do we vote in the local and national elections if this place closes, Kev?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kev
:disgust:
Many will know the area around the Garston Docks is being demolished and rebuilt. This will be a mix of social and private housing. The place looks very forlorn at the moment. Let's hope a new community spirit rapidly develops itself in this area.
Much of Window Lane was built in the typical Yellow Ruabon Brick much favoured by the Welsh building companies. The name Window refers to old field names in the area
The series Lillies was based on a fictitious street amongst the streets you have snapped....shame they are going. It would have been nice to have those (Lucania/ Campania) restored.
Great things will become of the area I'm sure, just watching the work daily gives me hope. The Village is looking boss where the old bus station used to be as the apartments are being finished. There has also been some movement in the neglected shops opposite the Sommerfield recently.
Building should start on the Bankfield House site which has been cleared. Old Grahams Cartons is being built upon, Garston Hotel flats are coming along nicely and opposite that they seem to be doing a restoration job on Seddon House which can only be a good thing.
Next....old Garston Market :PDT11
The pics are great, cheers.
Whats to become of the woodies?
Thanks for the great pics, Taffy! The pictures are sad and I still have to wonder why they had to demolish the area wholesale. I share your hopes for the regeneration of the community.
Chris
Garston 'Under The Bridge' has always had a tough image and reputation, the buildings neglected for many decades and people too especially when I was growing up in the 80's, despite the strong community down there. I think those factors, along with many others brought about the mass demolition of the streets.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisGeorge
The Ghettooooooo side of Garston.:shock:
What part of Garston did ye grow up In Kev?
Grassendale or Cressington?Quote:
Originally Posted by Max
I dunno, that part of Garston once you go past the bridge Is Ghetto looking.
It would toughen Kev up.:PDT10
Max,Quote:
Originally Posted by Max
Would you like me to post some of my Wavertree "ghetto" photos to balance the image you have of Garston
Taffy
By the Park, Island Rd areaQuote:
Originally Posted by Max
That sounds like a pot-kettle-black argument. Garston under the bridge is one of the most run down areas of the city until you get to the rather dull new builds at the old airport end of Banks Road. Fortunately it's having a change in fortune with rows of tinned up houses being pulled down. I hope it doesn't end up full of soulless cul-de-sacs like parts of L8 and Vauxhall.
I was in PC world the other day and I saw all the new developments near the site of the old baths (bland but better than dereliction). Overall, it feels as though Garston has turned a corner. It's an interesting place with a great history. In terms of city wide statistics it has more in common with north Liverpool (in terms of health, mortality, wealth, children going to uni etc.) than the rest of south Liverpool.
Hahah, go on.:PDT_Piratz_26:Quote:
Originally Posted by taffy
It's mostly up Lawerence and Picton Road area thats like that.
Email from Alex Corina today:
"Good news! after waiting for what seems forever we have the keys to the school in Wellington Street Garston soon to become the Garston Palace and the Centre For the Arts and Creative Industries in Garston. The Building is generally in very good condition. We are hoping for a formal agreement with the council soon.
We have arranged a viewing of the building by schools and local creative businesses so we can begin to finalise plans for the space and take into account respective needs.The viewing is planned for Thursday 22nd March at 4-30pm Wellington Street school and Multi-Purpose Centre Wellington Street Garston"
"Many Thanks to you Taffy, for the Window Lane photo's! Hope you don't mind but I've 'downloaded' the one of Haughton & Lappins old shop! private reasons for doing so!! memories of past life!! Ta!:PDT11
No problem, Norm.Quote:
Originally Posted by Norm NZ
It's a shame that the local yobs decided to torch that part of the block. The local hairdresser had planned to move in but now she's moving to the shop next door. Her premises further along Window Lane are due for demolition
IN its heyday, it was the beating heart of Garston but now the once-bustling St Mary’s Road has fallen on hard times.
The arrival of the Garston Way bypass took away passing trade and while a hardy band of dedicated shopkeepers battle on, the street has never really recovered.
But now there is a new plan and fresh hope for St Mary’s Road.
A unique scheme for a “cultural village” in a former school building in Wellington Street is being touted as the catalyst to restore pride to the street.
Artist Alex Corina, the brains behind the proposal, wants to bring creative businesses like jewellers, ceramicists and designers to the centre.
Once established, they would start taking over empty shops in St Mary’s Road to sell their wares, under a “Made In Garston” label
Supporters believe it would turn Garston into a destination for culture vultures, with a shopping experience different to anywhere else in Merseyside.
This month Mr Corina showed more than 40 people from schools, creative businesses and art organisations around the Wellington Street building.
While the current St Mary’s Road has boarded-up shops and derelict pubs, the hope is to revitalise it through the cultural village, renaming the businesses’ Wellington Street home “Garston Palace”.
He said: “This is the right building for us and the support is there from the community and creative businesses.
“We are looking at bringing contemporary crafts, jewellers, ceramicists, digital designers, and people who sell arts and crafts to Garston.
“Workshops and studios could be hired out to artists and craftspeople who do not have their own workspace.
“And there are 10 schools in Garston which can use part of the building for art lessons.”
The cultural village proposal is already gathering support from locals, who hope it will revive St Mary’s Road’s flagging fortunes.
Mike Axworthy, from Garston community council, said: “I think it is a great idea and will obviously boost the area’s regeneration.
“It is already having a small effect - a couple of new shops have opened recently and people must be thinking this is a good area to invest in.
“It will give a completely different impression of the area. Rather than assuming it is finished, people will think it has a future.
“We have lost a couple of historic buildings recently, like Bankfield House and the Garston Hotel, but this would bring one back into use.”
Peter Gibbons, head teacher at Gilmour junior school, said: “The possibilities of what could be achieved with this building are endless.
“It would certainly provide space for schools. At the moment, we cannot do big art projects because we just do not have the room. It would be tremendous to have access to somewhere like this.”
Speke-Garston councillor Colin Strickland said: “The dereliction and rot that has set in on St Mary’s Road must be tackled.
“The cultural village plan could well breathe new life into our community, but the council must give it the support it deserves.”
The cultural village’s backers are now hoping to seal a deal with Liverpool council giving them long-term access to the Wellington Street building.
John Ashton, chairman of the board of trustees, said: “We need the council to sort out the arrangements for this building with us so we can start using it.
“This is a fantastic example of what Capital of Culture should be about, and by giving us support, the council would demonstrate how it is engaging with its communities.”
A council spokesman said: “They have expressed an interest in this building, but we are waiting for them to come forward with a business plan before a decision can be made.”
nick.coligan@liverpool.com
I do prefer made In Garston writen on a product over made In China writing anyway.
Sony's new camera is made in garston :PDT10Quote:
Originally Posted by Max
Which one and where In Garston?
Wavertree has a technology park to make things too.:PDT10
THE first new homes in Garston’s rebuilt Under The Bridge estate should be ready in the autumn. more
RESIDENTS are being asked for their views on how the proceeds of the sale of a Garston community centre should be spent. more
ARCHAEOLOGISTS are set to investigate the site of an 800-year-old mill in Garston. more
2,000 jobs joy at matchworks
The Echo gone Garston mad today,you haven't got a new job have you Kev?:p
http://youtube.com/watch?v=d0_mo285U_s
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zmVFnhO3A98
The under the bridge song.:PDT10
lol, they've even set up a Garston News page too, wonder how long that'll last? Some very positive news today, Bryant and May especially, I'll try and get to the excavaion of the mill.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul D
I've deliberatly left out the stabbing story, didn't want to discuss it much but its terrible. I drive past the house every morning. Not a road you would associate with these things.
Aye positive news only,life's depressing enough sometimes.Garston really seems to be going places now which is great.:PDT11
Here's another one.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul D
BAYEUX in France has a famous tapestry – and soon Garston could also have its own historic hanging.
The tapestry will tell the history of the area from the 1080s and the time of Adam de Gerstan in the 13th century to the salt works, docks and even the dolphins which swam in Garston pool in the 1970s.
It is the brainchild of the late Marjorie Whitehead, secretary of organisation Come Alive@55.
Carol Duerden, the charity’s development officer, said: “Marjorie went to Bayeux, saw the tapestry and thought ‘why can’t we have one of those?’.
“She was keen to tackle the history of Garston and was a great embroiderer and community worker.BAYEUX in France has a famous tapestry – and soon Garston could also have its own historic hanging.
“She was keen to tackle the history of Garston and was a great embroiderer and community worker. IC Liverpool
and another.....
BUTCHER Graham Chambers opened his store in St Mary’s Road in 1973, when there were 13 other butcher shops. more
Garston was named after a Frenchman?
He doesn't have a pub with his surname on so neeerrrr.:PDT10
Dear Friends
Phil Disley End Of Exhibition Party and Creative Investment Opportunity (Duke Street Garston)
If you haven't seen Phil Disley's work yet at the Slaughterhouse "The Ralph Steadman of our generation" Editor Financial Times. There is a last opportunity on Friday 30th March between 6 and 8pm at the Slaughterhouse.
There will also be an introduction to....
A Creative Idea from The Garston Bond Company (Come And Hear More)
A new creative idea for 24-26 Duke Street Garston. Currently a vacant building comprising former dairy, Conservative club and living accomodation.
Many of you will have visited 26 Duke Street Garston (the Conservative club bit) my former studio/gallery from where the Cultural Village campaign was launched in 2003.
In the spirit of the Garston Cultural Village Campaign the Garston Bond Company has been established to specifically build a project around creative individuals who have committed themselves to working in Garston designing a mechanism whereby artists and creatives involved can benefit directly from the fruits of their labours.
We are aiming to sell the building to the artists/creatives within five years. The attraction to me as an artist is also the affordable housing in the area. So an innovative and art focused Bond is being proposed.
For too long artists have created renewal and change by moving into city center properties only to be driven out by property price rises and speculators.
This is neither fair, nor just. Nor is it good in the run up to the capital of Culture when the challenge is to create long term regeneration in our communities through the arts and creative industries and not have just a transient creative community being moved from pillar to post by speculators then disappearing all together (probably in 2009).
I know of no similar project enabling artists to first rent then own there work spaces with the benefits that affords . We are looking for like minded friends and colleagues and supporters of the arts particularly in South Liverpool to join us in the refurbishment and development of these buildings
(We will plan a tour of the Buildings the following week)
Hope you can make it
Alex
Match Box
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Match Works 2
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Match Works
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I like this one, Kev. Fine pictures as ever.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kev
Holy crap Kev, there godlike!
Everyone should buy Sony and this Is proof.
"I recognised the old water tower Kev! glad to see they've kept it! and the pics are great, but what is the place used for nowadays???
Max, I do have a Sony! mine is a DSC S75, but I can't get pics as good as this! What am I doing wrong??:PDT_Xtremez_12:Quote:
Originally Posted by Max
Kev will know.
Jobs, jobs and more jobs....>> 2,000 jobs joy at matchworksQuote:
Originally Posted by Norm NZ
Plus just across the rd in Speke there are loads of new units just been built.
Good news about the jobs, Kev, and the possible benefit the injection of investment will have in helping to refurbish Garston.
A couple of questions.
You show a photo of the Match Box -- but what exactly is it? A so far empty building, or does it house companies already?
Also what are those round silver structures on the front of the old matchworks? I don't recall them from before (from going by on the 80 bus to Speke years ago), so I assume they must be new.
Thanks
Chris
It isn't complete yet Chris, it looked so nice yesterday, I couldn't resist!Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisGeorge
I assume they are stairways/ fire exit stairs or something similar. They were added when the most recent restoration took place, about 8 years ago?Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisGeorge
Thanks for clarifying those items, Kev. I have also done some sprucing up of the Bill Gates thread, editing the overall heading to make clear Bill Gates' connection to Liverpool, etc. Great to see these good things happening! :hug:
Chris
Interesting stuff. I used to live on Speke Rd right across from the Matchworks in the 60's and remember it well. We used to open a railing in the fence to get ont their football pitches at the back............they had goal posts , nets an all :) . Most of the time the security didnt bother us but occassionaly we'd get chased off by a huge bloke we called "Hoss" cos he sorta resembled Hoss of Bonaza fame. Long time ago now but its good to hear things are looking up again in Garston.
Thanks to all! One day I'll get back there and see the new developments!
Cheers!:PDT_Aliboronz_24: