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The date on the deeds of my house (off Cockburn Street, sloping down to Grafton Street) say 1906. It has survived two major wars. Most of the people around here would survive quite happily without the 'Bleak House.'
But the 'Phoenix' is a different matter. They toucha our pub, we smakka them gobs.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:
Sounds like you live in them there 'Bread' streets Steven. My wifes nan lived in Netherby street until moving into a home just before her death. You could hear and feel the rumble of trains beneath. Great views across the Mersey.
Took a wander down there today:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jericho
Entrance off Jericho Lane:
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The entrance. Not sure if you'd get a car through on the pavement side. Doesn't look like anything's gone through that gate in a while though.
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Off to a rough start; the road here is so choked with rubble and junk that the owner has been using the pavement:
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A tree pokes out of the old tarmac. This is set about 6-8 feet back off the current track. It's amazing how overgrown this road is.
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For most of it's length the road is nothing but a dirt track now.
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The old lamp posts are still standing for the most part. I have no idea if they still work (I'd guess not).
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End of the line. A couple of taxis suggest that someone still uses this for something. Though I guess they could have been dumped there. They don;t look particularly neglected to me.
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The one on the right still has its Liverpool license on it.:002:
Yeah I didn't get a close enough shot to make out the year on it sadly and didn't think to go closer to check at the time. :/
Interesting old cobbled street off Wavertree High St
^^Thanks for posting the pics Butcher, I never knew what was down there before!^^
This has to be the best unadopted road in Liverpool
Very interesting to see, Taffy. I was published in the 1980's the poetry magazine T.O.P.S. (aka "The Old Police Station" after the old cop shop in Lark Lane that you photographed) edited by Anthony Cooney who lived in Haddasah Grove and I visited him there as well. Does anybody know if Tony Cooney is still around?
Best regards
Chris
Not been a post on this thread for some time. Here's Burnsall St in Garston which I think is really now adopted despite the sign.
Another unique part of Garston :PDT11
Richardson Street, off Webster Rd still has its' unadopted plaque.
only back alleys and jiggers,Quote:
Originally Posted by john
I couldn't help myself either
We have a plan here.. That unadopted roads are adopted by " Business Owners" They get a sign put up, under the road sign..With their Business name on it.. saying " WE adopted...blah blah blah Street..." . a project called.. Adopt a Highway.... A great advertising for businesses...a great community service too...
Business firm Workers (for instance) Sallies Dry Cleaners..., get together.. once a month...Receive big orange bags ,supplied to them from the City.., The company sticks their logos on the bags.. and proceed to clean up the street.. The rubbish they pick up, is then left for the trashmen ..(all piled in one area).. It works well..
.. as far as pot holes.. I suppose they could supply the people with gravel too.. if someone is inclined to help.. Yet, our traffic bureau is in charge of that.. and it is way out of line with holes here... LOL..
I think this is a great advertising and get together for the workers.. BBQ's, etc.. after their hour or two of community service..and the owner of the business gets advertising and maybe the workers can mingle and a little exercise.. Win Win situation... all volunteered..