Anyone know the origins of the old billiard table that was found in the green hut near Long Lane Park. See attached article from the Garston News
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Anyone know the origins of the old billiard table that was found in the green hut near Long Lane Park. See attached article from the Garston News
What ever happened to the leather tanning factory in Garston. It had a strange smell !
Just been closed down. It seems most of our shoes etc are made abroad and don't need British leather.Quote:
Originally Posted by Steven
From Walton down to Garston
You can hear the same old cry.
Stop messin' around with Liverpool,
at least until I die.
(Jackie and Bridie)
"don`t want to go to kirby,skelmersdale or speke
don`t want to go,from all i know,in back buchanan st.
(classic jaqui & bridie lyrics).
welcome john,its nice to be in touch with old garstonians.I drink in the dealers mainly,but i do have a pint in the mariners/george/queens as well from time to time.who were your old schoolmates john??..my family has been in garston 150 years,so i might know some of your old friends.I could always pass a message on for you...regards...allan oakes...:handclap:
Hi all,
Thanks for your reply Alan.Just to give you a few old mates from Garston Kenny Parry(Chesterton St)who's well known on the Liverpool music scene,Melvyn Corry (Ottway St),Roy Jones(Lincoln St)Eric Bushell(Chesterton St)my coisin Carl Ludo(York St)who was a bit of a lad,little David Smith (Chesterton St)who i think commited suicide,Peter Okell(Neptune St).I lived in Chesterton St until !962 and before that Thomas St off Kings St we were all street wise kids but i can't think of any of us getting up to any real trouble we were that knackered at night after playing football on top park for 2 hours each way and also when the 66 bus had it's terminal in Window lane(opposite the Clarence)if we asked the conducter nicely he would let us go to Halewod and back which was like another world to us, that couldn't happen today either the conductor would be seen as a paedo for befriending two ten year olds and of course health and safety.Good health John.::
The Garston Historical Society have just published their new book " Garston Revisited" which contains 180 archive photos about Garston. Priced £12.99. It will be available at the Society's stand at St George's Hall, Liverpool over the 3 days of the " Big History Show" local history exhibition and conference, September 14th to 16th inclusive. Entrance to exhibition £2.00.
"Greeting's" Taff, I would certainly like to obtain a copy of this book, do you think the Society would be able to send one to me, and advise me on how I can make payment? i'd be grateful if you could e-mail or PM me. Ta.Quote:
Originally Posted by taffy
A MASSIVE waste recycling plant in Garston would create jobs and help Liverpool council meet stringent environmental targets, it was claimed today. West Midlands-based Jack Allen Holdings is proposing to build several plants around the UK, including Garston docks. The multi-million pound plant would create 75 direct jobs, but business development manager Peter Coe said it would create many more indirect jobs. Read
A MASSIVE American-style waste recycling plant is planned for Garston Docks. Read
You reckon this is one for us Garston wallahs to keep an eye on, Kev? Seems too good to be true.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kev
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I'm not sure what to think until I see plans. The job creation can only be a good thing. 75 is quite a lot.
Aye 75 jobs is alot, but what if the factory stinks?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kev
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Of course, that's an issue. I wouldn't like any smells wafting over our house. Did you remember the nut smells from a few years ago?
I can't say I remember the nut smells, but I shall keep an aye on this all the same.
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I'm living in Canada now and if the recycling plant is anything like the one near us you wont have to worry. It mainly recycles glass, paper and plastics . Theres no smells to speak of.
For those who didn't see tonight's BBC TV programme on genealogy, it was about the actor Griff Rhys Jones' ancestry. It seems he has Garston roots with his maternal side of the family ( Price) living on Window Lane and Vineyard St.
Those in the UK can download the programme from the BBC TV web site
Noticed that, Taffy. Vineyard Street got a good little look in. Griff's history was a little sad, but interesting.Quote:
Originally Posted by taffy
Thanks for that info Taffy, I,ve just been watching "Smith & Jones" programme on UKTV (Sky) here in NZ. Nice to know he has connections with Garston:PDT11:handclap:Quote:
Originally Posted by taffy
For those who missed the St George's Hall, Liverpool Big History Show launch of the above book by the Garston and District Historical Society, just to let you know there will be a special Garston launch on September 29th, 11am to 1pm at the Garston Reading Room, Wellington Rd. See earlier post 567 for info about the book.
LIVERPOOL South Parkway was today hailed as a model for transforming rail journeys. Read
Launch of "The Artistic Republic of Garston" on November 3rd, 2pm to 7pm at the old Technical Institute, Wellington Rd. See scan from Garston News. Do come along if you can.
i cant see any pics why
Me and my mate Paul used to play in the tech, footy etc, plus hide in the shelter where the bins were. Cheers Taffy
Were you there? The Garston Historical Society succesfully launched in Garston their new collection of Garston archive photos published as " Garston Revisited" at the Reading Rooms, Wellington Rd Garston today ( Sept 29th).
For those who don't know it, the reading room was built in the mid 19th C as a community facility for local Garston people. After falling into disrepair in the late 20th C, it was succesfully revived as a community facility by the Garston and District Community Council
Thanks for the pics Taffy! I remember that old building well, many years ago we used to learn weightlifting and boxing there,and I'd have loved to be able to visit again.:PDT11
I wasn't taffy, sorry. Here's a couple of Garston pics from today (30th September 2007)
I used to buy me pets from here, Cauldfield's Pets (spelling?)
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Graham's Cartons site, Seddon Rd.
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Garston Market site up for grabs: (click to enlarge)
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Thanks for the pics Kev! I remember Caulfields shop when it had sawdust on the floor and sacks of chicken feed and pet foods! also can't believe that the old market actually fitted on to that site!! it looks so small!!:PDT_Xtremez_12:
Would that be Condor Close we're looking at then?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kev
Would that be Condor Close we're looking at then?(quote)
"Yes Bill, It must be the rear of the Condor Close house's. Entrance was off Woolton Rd. Cheers:PDT_Aliboronz_24:
Thought so, thx Norm. My late aunt lived in one of those homes.
Nice one Kev. See post 582 for more info about date and times etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kev
From The Echo today:
PEOPLE living and working in Garston are being given a chance to have their say on a major public art project for 2008.
Artist Michael Trainor will launch his plans for the Artistic Republic of Garston and the Garston Embassy with a garden party at Wellington Street school today between 2pm and 7pm.
The event will be a chance for local people to learn more about proposals for the Embassy, which will be one of three specially commissioned Pavilions funded by Liverpool Culture Company and managed by the Liverpool Biennial, as part of next year’s Capital of Culture celebrations.
Further Pavilions will also appear in Kensington and Kirkdale – each with their own unique identity – staging a wide programme of exciting work throughout the year.
Michael Trainor’s idea for the Garston Pavilion has been inspired by Garston Cultural Village Campaign’s ambition to regenerate the area through cultural activity.
Michael is recommending that Garston becomes an ‘independent state’ throughout 2008, creating the Artistic Republic of Garston.
Wellington Street school will become the Republic’s Embassy and will act as the cultural centre for the town.
Along with the necessary trimmings of a civic building such as a fountain, a balcony of waving dignitaries and an entrance feature, the Republic will also have a newly commissioned flag, national anthem and a state car used to transport visitors to and from Liverpool city centre.
Alex Corina, artistic director of Garston Cultural Village, said: “Garston will be at the heart of the Capital of Culture Celebrations in 2008. There are a lot of talented and creative people in our community. We have to give young people the belief that they have a future in Garston.”
As well as hearing more about the plans for the Garston Embassy, visitors to today’s event can also take a special World Tour of Garston on a 1965 open top bus and enjoy a live performance by CPC Music jazz band.
Here's a few shots from today. It was a fascinating event and well worth attending. The open top bus tour around Garston was the highlight of my day.
Superb Taffy, I was working all afternoon unfortunately. I hear there's a bit of a Shindig at The Welly tonite?
Anyway, the attached pic reminds me of when we used to play within the buildings grounds. Our footy pitch can be seen marked out, me and Paul, They were the days :)
"Liked the pics Taffy" and remember the school, never realised it had the balcony above the main doors, The 'Idle hour' milkbar which was situated to the right of the school used to be a favourite spot in my teenage years!! Ah Well!! Cheers!:PDT_Aliboronz_24: PS, Got your PM and enjoying the book Regards.
sorry norman, but i think you are just a little confused regarding the school by the welly(in my youth toxteth technical annexe)in wellington st,and victoria school (seddon rd),which was opposite the idle hour.they were very similar in appearance. regards allan
28th December 2007
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Here's a large pano of Cressington Heath:
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Click here for the larger version, worth a go :PDT_Piratz_26:
Click here for the extremely large original version, deffo worth a look, be patient :PDT11
The new building where the Garston Hotel used to stand doen't exactly blend in with the rest of St. Mary's Road.
Nice update though, Kev.
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