good photo of bedford road there just behind that old cinima is an old railway cutting
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good photo of bedford road there just behind that old cinima is an old railway cutting
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Originally Posted by Suburban
Walton Festival/Village Fate: 16JUN07
I found this by accident tbh, but was a great experiance...
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The church put on a good spread; There was a local history stall which had old postcards on show as well as a "Walton: Then and Now" book which may still be availible from the church priced at £5.25. Rice Lane Farm were there wil a few sheep and goats too. There was even a town crier fully decked out with a bell! He was having fun with the Lord Mayor from what I noticed. The Church Choir were absolutely amazing.
It was really amazing; I hope some of you guys were also able to get there. It showed that people do still take pride in Walton, They are proud of their surroundings and they will make sure that it remains that way.
Well done to the people of Walton!
Small world!
I was there as well. :)
Took quite a lot of snaps to go in the stained glass and old crosses threads.
I was invited because one of the ladies in the choir has organised a petition to save the former Bedford Cinema which is close by.
I only live off Walton Rd & didn't know anything was going on today,in fact I went up County Rd shopping but never went that far up :(
Well, if you saw a lad with a Primark bag, it was I!Quote:
Originally Posted by PhilipG
I was in the church whilst the Choir was on; was rather hoping the Lord Mayor would say a few words but never mind.
As I say, I had walked from Oakfield Road via Ince Ave and so it was quite a nice suprise to see something going on in Walton. I was getting the impression that the city was rather quiet this morning; Kensington was deserted at 1100hrs this morning for example.
Lord Mayor of Liverpool.
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Town Crier of Lancashire.
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What's the matter with ewe?
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Hello kid!
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The choir.
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The old Grammar School.
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Clearing up.
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Great Photos Phil & Wallasey :handclap: I'm sorry I missed it
Phil: I think I know who you are now; lol! I was sat at the back of the church with a black coat on.
Did you buy the book? I have done, and must say it is a great little piece of work; quite reasonably priced as-well!
I took a few films which should end up on myspace at some point in time; dont expect the best quality though, my camera isn't all that hot on films!
Talking about Walton. Is the Herbal Shop still there. AS youngsters we always went there for a Pint of Sars. And a packet of Woodies.
They also sold Vimto as well as a load of other soft drinks straight from the porcelain barrels on the shelf behind the counter, The shop was in at the front of St Marys as I remember. There was another Milk Bar further down the road almost opposite the Hospital (Used to work there,the hospital), but it didn't have the character of the Herbal. I must agree with Walton not being what it was though. My wife and I were back in Liverpool in 2003 for the first time in twenty five years. We went to where I used to live (Sonning Rd off Richard Kelly Drive) and it looked like a slum. Houses looking decrepit and uncared for, some with windows boarded up,and worst of all. Not a tree to be seen. When we left it was a lovely road, the trees in summer would almost touch one another over the road making a tunnel, and the people that lived there took pride in the presentation of their homes....WHAT THE F*** HAPPENED???
That Lord Mayor's grin = Creepy.:eek:
Just prepairing an update for Flickr;
Does anyone have any info on Walton Park? ie When it was built and all the general things like that. I am guessing the railway had something to do with it as Walton Station is closer to Walton Park than Hornby Road! There is also a walkway between the two as-well.
Any info would be greatly appreciated and full credit will be given on the Walton page!
Many Thanks
Russ
A STREET of Victorian terraced houses once destined for the wrecking ball has been saved and restored, with the first show home opening today.
Every house on Tancred Road in Anfield, near Liverpool football club’s ground, has been uninhabitable for the last eight years and residents have fought to keep them standing. continues...
This was written by Kay Parrott and is from the Alan Godfrey reprint of the 1906 OS map (Lancashire Sheet 106.03).Quote:
Originally Posted by wallasey
There used to be a Hall in Walton Park hence its proper titile Walton Hall Park. It was demolished in the early 20th century. I think the park was opened proper when the east Lancs was constructed.Quote:
Originally Posted by wallasey
From Wikipedia
'Walton Hall Park in Walton, Liverpool, England is 130 acre park. It was opened to the public on July 18, 1934 by King George V when he visited Liverpool to open the Queensway Tunnel. The origins of the park date back to Henry de Walton steward of the West Derby hundred in 1199.'
Walton Hall - Source LCCQuote:
Originally Posted by Suburban
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Thought people might like to see who lived there in 1881 census. Info off www.familysearch.org
Georgina (correctly Georgiana) Naylor was the wife of John Naylor a director of the Bank of North and South Wales. Both their portraits are in the walker Art Gallery Liverpool and a sculpture of their children by Spence is at Sudley House, Mossley Hill, Liverpool
Household:
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability
Georgina NAYLOR Head M Female 62 Great Ness, Shropshire, England
John NAYLOR Son U Male 25 Leighton, Montgomery, Wales Banker
Margaret NAYLOR Dau U Female 32 Liscard, Cheshire, England
Georgina NAYLOR Dau U Female 26 Liscard, Cheshire, England
Eva NAYLOR Dau U Female 21 Walton, Lancashire, England
John E. DRUMMOND Gd Son U Male 7 Weymouth, Dorset, England Scholar
Mary DRUMMOND Gd Dau U Female 4 Leighton, Montgomery, Wales Scholar
Constance D. DRUMMOND Gd Dau U Female 2 Scotland
Lilla THOMPSON Governess U Female 26 London, Middlesex, England Governess
Ann PROUDLEY Serv U Female 61 High Ercoll, Shropshire, England Housekeeper Dom Serv
Sarah E. MOORE Serv U Female 28 Leamington, Warwick, England Ladys Maid Dom Serv
Frances M. REEVES Serv U Female 22 Walton, Lancashire, England Ladys Maid Dom Serv
Jane EDWARDS Serv U Female 22 Churchstown, Montgomery, Wales Nurse Dom Serv
Sariah WILKINS Serv U Female 23 Harbury, Warwick, England School Room Maid Dom Serv
Charlotte ALIBONE Serv U Female 28 Wellsbourne, Warwick, England Waitress Dom Serv
Eliza BILL Serv U Female 22 Welshpool, Montgomery, Wales Kitchen Maid Dom Serv
Margaret GWILT Serv U Female 19 Churchstoke, Montgomery, Wales Scullery Maid Dom Serv
Jane MOVIES Serv U Female 20 Fordon, Montgomery, Wales House Maid Dom Serv
Hannah J. COOPER Serv U Female 26 Morton, Cheshire, England Dairy Maid Dom Serv
It's interesting that nearly everybody was born outside Liverpool.
The family also owned Leighton Hall near Welshpool, Montgomeryshire and seemed to live in both houses at different times of the year. This would explain the Welsh staff. John Naylor was born in Liverpool but his father came from Cheshire. John Naylor for a time in the 1840s lived at the Manor House, Liscard, Wallasey. The family also lived in Rodney St but subsequently converted the house into a branch of the Bank of North and South Wales of which they were directors. This later became the Midland Bank and these days HSBC Bank.Quote:
Originally Posted by PhilipG
Yes, I noticed the Naylor child was born in Walton and thought that the father might be from Liverpool.Quote:
Originally Posted by taffy
Very interesting to find out how a bank came to be in Rodney Street.
It always seemed to be the only bank in quite a large area.
The ones near the university being comparitively new.
Funnily enough the next nearest bank (apart from Bold Street) was probably the N & S Wales Bank at Great George Place (the building is still there).
Sorry lad! the Herbal Shop went when the Queens Drive Flyover was built! The Town Hall also went too!Quote:
Originally Posted by customhouse
Phil: Thanks for the link, wont be working on it tonight ( :PDT_Aliboronz_24: )as I am going out but will start working on Walton tomorrow.
I hate to bump and double post but the aforementioned Flickr update is now up and ready for you great guys to look at. A few questionmarks over some of the pubs shown there; more notably The Stuart.
Enjoy!
PS: Phill, the attachment was very interesting but the Walton Park I was talking about was Walton Park off Rice Lane. I should have been more clearer as to which Walton Park I requested some info on. In which case I do apologise for any confusion.
You still haven't been clear enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by wallasey
I've just looked at your photos (very nice indeed), but can see that you know Walton Park is another rather up-class Victorian housing estate.
We all thought you were referring to a public park with flowers and greenery.
Oh dear! Yes, I was talking about a small Victorian housing development off Rice Lane. Had I been referring to the park with trees and grass, I would have said "Walton Hall Park" as that is it's official name.Quote:
Originally Posted by PhilipG
I think the next update will be on my side of the water; little can go wrong there one hopes!
Many thanks to everyone for sharing their local knowledge; this forum has been listed in the Bibliography for the Walton page.
All the best
Russ
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Originally Posted by wallasey
We know "Walton Hall Park" is its official name, but we were too polite to pick you up on what was thought to be a mistake.
Oh well; its done and discussed with now. Time to move on.
No hard feelings everyone!
:PDT_Aliboronz_24:
Youngsters brandish guns in vile gang internet video
Oct 24 2007 by Caroline Innes, Liverpool Daily Post
TWO months after 11-year-old Rhys Jones was tragically shot dead, youngsters from Liverpool are still glorifying gang violence and gun crime in shocking videos posted on internet websites.
The latest, posted on YouTube this week, shows members of Walton’s City Road gang showing off their arsenal of weapons – including different guns, knives, samurai swords, knuckle dusters and pit bull terriers – to a rap music background track.
After discovering the video, the Daily Post alerted Merseyside police. After reviewing the footage, they have now vowed to identify the individuals featured in the film and bring them to justice. more
But only after they've sorted out the paperwork mountain they've got.
Was round by the Black Bull yesterday...
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Longmoor Lane, Warbreck Moor
When did the Aintree Institute go??? I was somewhat shocked to see that it was no longer with us!
Just incase some of you are wondering where this was taken, The Black Bull pub is just off to the left, and Tesco Metro is just behind me.
It happened in June (I know because I mentioned it on another thread). Very quickly - just over a weekend and without anyone seeming to have advance notice.
Have to say that it had been allowed to become a complete eyesore.
Thanks for that Geoff!!
Cant remember the last time I was round this way, Used to be often when going to and from Tynedale, but as I have come home pernamently, my acquaintance with this great part of the city has some what dropped!
Whats going to happen to the site?? For some reason, I don't see flats as something that would be built here, maybe a commercial unit???
Haven't heard of any plans for it Wallasey but I'll report back if I do.
Spent the first couple of years of my life living with one Gran (and my parents) in Makin St off County Rd. Then with the other Gran in Phythian St, Kensington. Then a prefab in Speke before a house in Allerton.
Served an apprenticeship at Dunlops in Rice Lane.
So - lots of associations with Walton.
Thanks Geoff! Info would be appreciated if and when!Quote:
Originally Posted by geoffrey
Sadly, being on the Wirral, I am not privy to such developments going on over the water; hence my surprise at seeing a derelict tract of land!
Just recently heard about Liverpool being awarded City of Culture status and got nostalgic about the place, having left in 1977, so am trailing around t'Internet looking for photos (old and new) of the place I grew up in and its surroundings, namely Northcote Road, Walton. Does anyone have any quick links to sites with photos of that area (excluding this one, which I'm already exploring)?
A recent look at the area on Google Earth suggests that Northcote Infants/Junior School has gone - which saddens me deeply, it was a lovely building back in the day - as has the old railway tunnel near Beaconsfiled Road.
Many thanks.
Mike
The Weekend of the 13th and 14th September, the Tower of St Mary's will be open. I saw a promo for this whilst zooming past on the 68 today, could anyone clarify this?
That sounds like the Heritage Weekend where everything is open on just two days.
So many places, so little time. :shock:
There will be a booklet in libraries, and other places.
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Thanks for the reminder Wallasey. :PDT11
The heritage open day website was returning errors was returning errors this morning so in case it's a bit wobbly I'll quote the whole entry rather than just the link:
Parish Church of St Mary
Walton-on-the-Hill , County Road , Walton , Liverpool , Merseyside , L4 5PW
Description:
The Parish of St Mary, Walton is mentioned in the Doomsday Book, but there is evidence of a church here even further back than that. The shaft of the Saxon Cross, discovered after the church was blitzed, was re-erected in the church in 2000. The records of the church go back to 1586 and are usually kept at the Public Records Office in the city centre (William Brown Street). Samples of the records are loaned back to the church and are on display for Heritage Open Days. There will be an exhibition containing many photographs. The old grammar school next to the church dates back to the early 1600?s and is also open and is also displaying records of historical significance. The tower is open for people to enjoy the panoramic view. On Sunday 14th September, the Rector of the church will be giving a talk about John Holt who was the school master of the Old Grammar School and who opened the girls? academy in Walton Village.
Opening Times:
Saturday 13th September: 1030-1600
Sunday 14th September: 1130-1500
Pre-Booking Required:
No
http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/d...ry/HOD008949E/
Hey all...I used to go to a good little indie record shop on Walton or County Rds every so often called Quantum,but recently when passing through I couldn't find it. Where did they move to? There was another second-hand only record shop on Carisbrooke Rd too,which has also vanished. Has that moved or just closed down,as there is one on the main road nearby. Is that related?
Dave.