I find the hyperbole of the name "Cressington Place" amusing. I wonder if it will fool the buy to let owners. The design is entirely derivative and not worthy of the rest of St Mary's St.
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I find the hyperbole of the name "Cressington Place" amusing. I wonder if it will fool the buy to let owners. The design is entirely derivative and not worthy of the rest of St Mary's St.
I am now looking forward to a sunny day to go down to Garston docks after seeing these.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8485512@N08/
Thanks for the link Max. The cranes at Garston Docks are very photogenic set amongst an industrial wasteland.
Theres Garston Dock Pics there too.
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/for...ocks+Liverpool
Thanks for the link's Max! Especially enjoyed the second one, "very Artistic" I thought!:handclap:
The Garston and District Historical Society has received an audio recording equipment grant from Liverpool City Council to enable the Society to start an oral history recording project. The object of the project is to record the people of Garston's memories about living in the Garston area. These memories will then be published and the recordings archived at the North West Sound Archive in Lancaster.
The Society would be interested to hear from anyone of any age who would be interested in taking part in the project. Contact me privately for more information.
Cheers Taffy, I'll have a think about that one. My Garston Lad poem and Garston Baths memories could be of some use.
Hi, I have just found this site and it has really made me home sick, even though I haven't had any links with Garston for opproximately18 years.
My dad's family came from under the bridge and originally lived at the bottom of Window Lane. (In streets mentioned in previous mails). I remember my nan living in Raglan Street. Dad's family name was Cairns. I was born in Aston Street and we then moved, up market, to Gateacre, and further afield. My dad, and latterly my mum, worked for Bryant & Mays. My dad's mum also worked in the Bobbin works and my grandad was killed in the War. He was an air raid warden.
I have lots of happy memories, shopping with my nan in Window Lane, sitting outside the toilets talking to my nan's friend who took great pride in keeping the toilets clean, shopping at the market etc, etc.
My mum's family came from the top end of Garston and their name was Kerr. Many of them worked in Dunlops.
When I was 16, we lived in Halewood and I worked for a Bank. Many times I was a cashier at TSB at the bottom of the village. Also as a teenager I would get the 20 to 11, 88 bus home to Halewood, having walked down from Duncombe Road, past the park and market, by myself. I was too proud to let anyone accompany me, although occasionally my auntie insisted that the dog needed a walk.
I am now 50 and have lived all over the country, but I have very fond memories of Garston and my growing up there.
My mum is still alive, aged 77 but dad died about 12 years ago.
best wishes
Jan
Welcome Jan
There are a number of us on Yo from 'Under the Bridge'
I also lived in Halewood as well
John
welcome jan, my nan worked at the bibbin works aged 12/13 i believe, a 12+ hr a day.
Kids join £2m street revamp
Jan 15 2008 by Ben Turner, Liverpool Echo
SCHOOL children are to show their creative side to spruce up their neighbourhood.
Primary school pupils in Garston are designing mosaics which will be installed in Horrocks Avenue as part of a £2.2m revamp being carried out by Liverpool Land Development Company.
A time capsule and a plaque in honour of the astronomer Jeremiah Horrocks, who was born in Toxteth Park, will also be included in the art work which will be completed by April.
The 17th century star gazer predicted the Transit of Venus, a scientific breakthrough which helped change the way the solar system and universe were viewed.
The project, which is due to be completed later this year, also includes new footpaths, street lighting, extensive tree planting and landscaping.
Nice to hear. Thanks, Kev. :handclap:
Chris
Its certainly is Chris, this part of Garston being untouched for well over 30 years, was once used as a car park for the Market traders, now it looks bloody lovely even without the turf laid.
I have really enjoyed reminiscing on these sites, trouble is I read them and think that I will come back to the letters / pics and then can't think how to get to them again. I have now decided to try and print off some of the old pics of Garston - like the bus station and toilets - if I can find them again - and make a booklet of them.
Thinking about it my dad was a bus driver at Garston depot, while my mum was a clippie. That would be late 50s/early 60s. Showing my age , aren't I?
From Garston we moved to Gateacre and I went to Outlane School; we then moved to Lineacre Lane, Bootle, North Wales and back to Halewood where I went to Gateacre Comp.
Anyway its really good to reminisce.
Jan
I will going to Garston to photograph more often since discovering the shoreline.
Whats the docks like Kev? I want to get a shot of that but does It require sneaking In ninja style like the Dock Road ones?:ninja::unibrow:
Working on a cool pic of bricked up cafe on Blackburne street called Teapot cafe.
It used to be easy to get down to Garston Docks. Dock Rd is unfortunately now 'mannned' at the bottom as I found out when taking these:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/96/26...f13b5a4f3f.jpg
If you go 'Under The bridge' to the very bottom, u can view the docks too:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/120/2...6eee951a74.jpg
I hope they keep those row of houses In your pic, they are giving me photo Ideas.
Next I go under the bridge, I must take bait Incase a Garston dog chases me again.:eek::eek::eek:
A big Welcome from me too Jan, Good to see more 'Garstonians' joining in on this great site! You'll find a great deal of enjoyment here! Cheers:PDT11 PS. Hey Kev, How about making Max a Honorary Garstonian? Looking forward to your pics Max!Quote:
Originally Posted by janwhitehouse
Yes, why not?!Quote:
Originally Posted by Norm NZ
Hi Everyone
I recently found this site and it has brought back a lot of happy memories. My dad was from 'under the bridge' and, after marrying my mum moved to Springwood Avenue in the flats.
We did much of our shopping in Garston - the market, Lennons supermarket and all along St Mary's Road.
My sister and I spent much of our school holidays at the baths and I remember seeing the dolphins there too.
I had lots of school friends living in the village - all around from under the bridge through to Cressington Park and spent many a good disco night in Garston yachting club!
I remember the pet shop and a NEMS record shop alomost opposite where my dad bought me records.
My Aunty Ivy and her husband ran the Home Guard Club in the early 70s and I have memories of going to the Christmas parties for the dockers' kids at the Woodcutters (my dad was a docker at Garston dosck).
I live in Manchester now and have not been to Garston for some time. My mum still lives in the area so I am going to make that diversion next time I'm over and have a wander through the village so see how much has changed.
Deb
It's not falling down with trees growing out of gutters or chimney stacks.Quote:
Originally Posted by A.D.W
They have really took their time erecting those apartments. Its a much better situation for local residents although its going slowly, rather than being faced with this every morning:Quote:
Originally Posted by chrismarsden
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/119/2...c7b450a626.jpg
Hi Everyone
I recently found this site and it has brought back a lot of happy memories. My dad was from 'under the bridge' and, after marrying my mum moved to Springwood Avenue in the flats.
"Welcome" to this great site Debbie! I'm sure you'll enjoy it! And give my regards to Garston (and SpringwoodAve) when you do visit!!Cheers:PDT_Aliboronz_24:
I was browsing through this site tonight and came across the pictures of St. Mary's Rd. The memories it evoked were incredible,that entry between the Garston Garden and Pet Shop and Portus and Rhodes garage was where my old boss Ronnie lived and my classmate Colin Rhodes' father was the owner of the Garage. Adom House was the bank where I used to take the days takings from W.E.Kearns, and the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board building was where my classmate Kenny Span got his first job after leaving school . He looked so smart in his uniform, a double breasted outfit with two rows of brass buttons and a peaked cap with an ornate MD&HB badge ,he looked like a Victorian ships officer . I wonder where they are now, Colin and Kenny ?
Thanks for the memories (Could be a song in there ,eh?)
BrianD
Hope so. :PDT11Quote:
Originally Posted by brian daley
Hi all
what a good site i am from garston too been here all my life with my parents and grandparents
anyone have any pics of the old king street shops or has any been posted as i have only just found this great site im still looking reading through.
my family had a shop in king street or off king street in the 60s cant remember the little street
also anyone remember the old local band who used to play in the kings pub
and who were they
im trying to find out a little bit more about my family that came from king s street if anyone can help
anyway will post again going to look around here
Welcome Rob! Yet another 'Garstonian' joins the group. I'm sure you'll find the photo's your looking for here! I remember seeing some of the King St area recently. Cheers:PDT_Aliboronz_24:
I nearly became a mud man sinking In alot of Garston Shoreline mud. Was hard keeping my trainers on, the muds keeping them stuck In until I focused my leg power.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:
Made me feel light on my feet afterwards though.
Had to clean my camera when slipping, twas still fine though..:PDT_Xtremez_42:
And I got to board the boat this time because the tides where low.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:
Went again earlier, I must buy some wellies next time.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2347/...2e55f7a8_o.jpg
Couldn't find no Info on It.
I boarded It and only found It says The Seil or something like that.
A fine and crisp picture, Max. Keep up the good work.
:PDT11
Thanks Dave, was just given these two links on It.
http://www.shipsnostalgia.com/showthread.php?t=1815
http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/...ad.php?t=22132
Interesting links, Max.
Cool photo Max, but were exactly is it?
The Garston Shoreline, you can get to It from Church Road, then through King Street, through Blackburne street and stop at Brunswick street and go through Brunswick street.Quote:
Originally Posted by wsteve55
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ie=UTF8&z=16&om=0
"Nice Pic Max"! As a teenager I used to ride an old Francis Barnet 2-stroke motorbike along those roads leading to the shore, all cinder track in those days!! :PDT11
http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8025
for old images of Garston
The band was called the "Pandomonium" not sure if that is how it is spelt but you get what I mean.Quote:
Originally Posted by garstonrob
I wish Garston was more like those old shots still, some terrible modern buildings mixed with old ones.
I took my wife to Liverpool yesterday to show her how wonderful it is,she was not disappointed.I was able to see it through her eyes,how magnificent the architecture is ,and I'm not talking about the prettified Albert Dock,but The Three Graces,St Georges Hall,the Museums and those temples to commerce that fill the old town.
We were going to go to see the "Men" at Seaforth and Crosby but a 'phone caal from a business colleague in Lichfield meant cutting our journey short. I showed her instead the Georgian streets and squares around the cathedral,a veritable feast for the eyes.Leamington Spa does'nt come close to the beauty of them.
We then meandered down Lodge Lane,it looked so alien,not the place of my childhood,but Sefton Park and those magnificent Victorian and Edwardian houses were as I remembered them .
It was then on to Cressington,an enchanting place ,it's views of the river quite unspoiled by great changes,was this the Cast Iron shore of my youth ?
Garston Old Road seemed to be holding up and the Park itself looked unchanged,but where was the milk bar now?
We drove to the village and went up St Marys Road,that was shocking,4-00 p.m. on a Saturday afternoon and most of the shops locked and shuttered.
It was hard to believe that this was the thriving thoroughfare of so many years ago;then under the bridge to see Banks Road and Window Lane;King Street had all but disappeared.
It was painful to see how poor it looked,my sister lived there for many years,a lot of my pals lived in those streets,they never looked this desolate.
We drove up to the shopping village opposite the airport,was this the cause of the villages decline?
The same thing has happened to Dudley in the Midlands,the gigantic Merry Hill Shopping centre has all but killed the town. It is inevitable I suppose,but sad nevertheless. I hope the changes I saw on Speke Road filter down to Canterbury Street and all those other little Streets,but that the community that lives there benefits from those changes.
I know I left 48 years ago,but my heart is still tied to the place,
BrianD
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