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Originally Posted by The Gardens
Like St George's Hall, I've never heard of any threats to demolish St Luke's in the 1980s.
In the 1950s and 1960s demolition was a possibility, before it was decided that the building could be made secure quite easily.
The simple reason why there's no point in demolishing St Luke's is the covenant on the site that prevents it from being used for anything but a church.
It has also come to be regarded as a war memorial.
Hiya Phil. Yes it seems absurd to me that two buildings of such great importance could ever be talked about in terms of not being here anymore, however, the urban myth must have gotten as far as BBC Radio Merseyside too then because Linda McDermott was reporting it on monday. Also the chaps at Belvedere who gave Paul and I their card (they're currently involved in restoring the Florrie) may have some more information on the St. Lukes issue, apparently it was due to safety issues so nothing to do with building something else on the site as such. In case anyone wants it the Belvedere (whose website doesn't seem to be working) can be reached on 0151 726 8144. The lads are quite proud of what they do and therefore aren't shy about it so I know they wouldn't mind me giving the number out as they were giving their card out.
By complete coincidence, these two lads have phoned me today to organise a meet up and arrange a further screening of Gardens of Stone, this time, in the Beresford Club Dingle.
Apparently they have videos of the time they were active in saving St. Lukes and Adrian Henri and Mike McCartney were also involved in it. The lads will try to get on here sometime soon. The labour exchange building in Leece St being demolished was part of a road widening scheme (where have we come across that before) which was to also see St. Lukes go (so keeping the rule of nothing else being 'built' there)
I remember that road scheme.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ged
Weren't they supposed to be extending Russell Street through to Leece Street?
I remember finding out where Russell Street was.
It's the continuation of Clarence Street.
I wasn't aware that St Luke's was involved.
They kept that bit quiet!
Some old Russell st flats.
Yes, it runs from Seymour street to Clarence street.
The residents association of the Cockburn Street area have also persuaded the Councillors to attend our meeting in the Berseford. We all signed petitions not to let them build high rise flats at the bottom of our 'Bread Streets.' Its been turned down by the Liberals. A lot of us bought ours houses for the view an' now it looks like we wont even be even to see the river. Look at what they've got planned next to Green's Gym.Quote:
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This is a Scandal.
We have some new images of and from St Luke's for our Bold Street Project.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/theboldstreet/
Hi there, I take it you have read a copy of Peace and Good Neighbourhood?
http://www.liverpoolbells.moonfruit.com/mbrgstluke
If you haven't and you would like a copy, do PM me.
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FANTASTIC pictures Gerard Lad! I NEED to go down to see the church as I've never been inside. That's me booked up for Monday to go.
I've never seen the inside of the tower before but it's a shame to look up and see the missing middle room which was the ringing chamber.
Spot on. :PDT11:PDT11
Fine work, Gerard! You're a star, mate. :PDT11
Chris
Thank you gents...my pleasure.
great photos Gerard :handclap:
I'm going to have to go too :PDT11
Mandy:)
Thanks Mandy..It closes at 2pm Weekdays girl so get there before then..
You wont regret it Mandy its a place you have to see before its closed to the public..
October I think it closes.
Thanks Gerard ,
I've always wanted to go inside since I was a little kid :)
Fine pictures Gerard. Passed there a week or so ago and stood looking at the photos around the railings. Poked my head inside the knave area because it was closed, so serene.:handclap:
A fine set of pics Gerard :handclap:. Love the views :PDT11
Hi Gerard ,
Your photo's are outstanding ,
St Lukes is my favourite building of all in Liverpool ,My gg grandparents , g parents & my mum , all lived in Bold Place , ( the end house, think it was no 13 ) I have a lovely little black & white photo of my mum & her sister playing in the snow in the gardens of St Lukes , must have been taken around 60yrs ago .
Thanks Gerard ,
Really loved these photos.
Love Karen x
There is one place which I have found to be the best spot to take a picture of St Luke's. A long standing friend of mine owns the building across the road which is now a fast food 'fried chicken/pizza place' on and end block. It once used to be a car showroom. The top floor gives an amazing view of the church and is perfect for pictures!
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Cheers Kev..:PDT11
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Thank you Karen..glad you like them girl..I like the little kissie on the end.
Oooooooooooooohhhhhhh.. :Colorz_Grey_PDT_16:
What I heard (and I don't claim that it's true) is that Derek Hatton threatened to demolish this. When the law courts moved out, 90% of central government funding went with them and the council couldn't afford to heat/maintain it etc. To try to get money from the central govn. Hatton is supposed to have threatened to demolish this. Whether he ever did or this is urban myth, I don't know. If he did threaten it, it may have just been a bargaining tactic.Anyone know for sure?
Julie
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... did he now! I'd have demolish him if it was true !! :disgust:
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Julie. As you will have seen. Phil was replying to my post. The lads in the Belvedere who are currently restoring the Florrie will put you in the picture. It was indeed touted for demolition for a road widening scheme which saw the demolition of the old UAB on Leece street. It was apparently too late to save that one.
Gerard, forgive me lad. We were supposed to set up a meeting of pictures/St Luke's and then ale, but I was in the location anyway today so I thought I'd go in to St Luke's. You have covered most of the church so I won't post my own, the only one I'll post is of the inside of the tower itself.
Met the chap who is in charge of this and had spoken previously on E-mail so he knew who I was.
On the left of the picture, you will see the entrance to the ringing chamber - which for safety reasons, you can't go up and see else you'll fall down about 40ft!
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Probably the best picture I have taken to-date!
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Originally Posted by Cadfael
Bro Cad..No problem mate.
Get them piccies on, I wanna see em if there as good as the others.
Superb Lad :handclap:
Young man - I need to go again though so I'll be tagging you along for that ale :PDT_Aliboronz_24:Quote:
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I'll downsize me pics and show em in a bit.......:)
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You just gimme a bell yer hear..
Sooooooon Cad..we'll have a little photo shoot day out and dip Rrrr feet in the Albert Dock after a skinfull eh..
Well....maybe not go that far but we'll av a laugh matey.
UPSIZE THEM I SAY.....BIGGGER.
You can start with the two video's I took!Quote:
Originally Posted by Gerard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmweu3su5jo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuiQxSQEyAo
Very nice Cad,
Did you do them on the H9 ?
Hi everyone,
I went inside St. Lukes yesterday, I thought it was brilliant.
Being an artist, it has inspired me to do illustrate it.
Does anyone have a good photograph of the outside of the church I can use as reference?
I know that some of the best photographs of Liverpool can be found on this site.
This one ain't mine - not sure where I got it from:
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But this one IS mine!
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"Bloody hell" that was quick!...Great pics Cadfael, many thanks.
I love this site...The best one by far on Liverpool.
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Superb piccie Bro Cad :handclap:
I'm a local poet and I need a good image of The bombed out church for a new card I'm designing.
This is my web site
http://www.myspace.com/liverpoolpoems
I don't make much money from this, it's more of a hobby so I can't pay you but I will credit you on the back of the card and send you some free cards as a thank you.
If you think you have a suitable image, please can you contact me via
enquiries@liverpoolpoems.co.uk
or via myspace
thanks
Greetings Justine
Norra lorra photies of St Luke's eh? :PDT_Aliboronz_24:
Check out this thread, presuming both threads were not started by you: http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5608
I believe we may merge this thread into the other one, and maybe even combine the two threads with earlier St. Luke's threads here as well.
Chris
hi chris
No, I didn't start the other thread, not guilty! :0)
I'd rather my thread wasn't merged with anyone elses.
It would pay you to look at the other threads, because there are photos of St Luke's there.
I've got a sketch of St Luke's from about when it was new.
If I find it, I'll scan it and post it (in the St Luke's thread, so it'll be there for future people to see).