How was it that they had all those larks in Lark Lane then? :unibrow:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ged
Chris
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How was it that they had all those larks in Lark Lane then? :unibrow:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ged
Chris
Hi Chris /Everyone,
Now that I have got my little mitts on 2 tickets for the 'James Maybrick Trial' I was wondering if anyone out there can recommend any cheap and cheerful b&b's in the area near to the cricket club.I've been on t'internet (I'm from Bolton) all day but have'nt had any luck. They're all far too posh for me. Hope someone out there can help!
Cheers and garlic bread,
Sue.
Too posh - TOO POSH!!!!
Pitch a tent in sevvy park then. :)
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Originally Posted by Ged
Or try the Grange Hotel.
Only a couple of minutes walk away.
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Originally Posted by Hargy
Camp out in the old tunnel that is situated in Otterspool Park - high up on the right hand side. Complete security and rainproof :PDT11
Just over the road from the cricket club is...Quote:
Originally Posted by Hargy
http://www.innkeeperslodge.com/lodgedetail.asp?lid=30
The average price at the Grange is £35.
It was built in 1842, and I can recommend the food.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...l_England.html
Per Taffy over on the James Maybrick thread:Quote:
Originally Posted by PhilipG
Dear Chris,
This hotel has closed and has been converted into "luxury apartments". Liverpool no longer uses the word flats and of course all apartments are of the "luxury" variety. Not quite sure what "luxury" means, perhaps running hot and cold water !!
Taffy
Oh dear, I didn't know that.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisGeorge
The Grange went through various phases.
In the 1980s it was housing Social Security tenants, but after that it reverted to being a "proper" hotel.
Mrs Roberts, who lived over the road in Holmefield Lodge, treated me to the occassional meal at the Grange.
At least it hasn't been demolished.
Agreed, Philip, that is a good thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by PhilipG
Chris
Hi Everyone,
What do you think ? Do you think I'll be able to camp in the grounds of the cricket club next to the marquee at least i'll be in walking distance.
Cheers,
Sue.:eek:
:ninja: :ninja: :ninja: Hi Everyone,
I've given up the idea of camping and booked in to the Innkeepers Lodge (many thanks to Mark A for the suggestion).I believe the grounds might be haunted by the ghost of James Maybrick ,wouldn't want to be confronted by him but then again I could always ask him outright if he'd done it!
Keep the faith
Sue
Hello, welcome to the forum :)
The minutes of the recent Three Parks Committee meeting is a right riviting read. No really it is. Most of the minutes warrant a thread in their own right especiialy the one about the man who puts rubbish in his own road so he can check if the council then sweep it up! I've just picked one at random I think might be of interest to the Aigburth crowd.
Its at http://councillors.liverpool.gov.uk/...6&MId=5856&J=2 if you want to read it all.
68.
MOTION BY COUNCILLOR JOHN COYNE - PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ON AIGBURTH ROAD
The Committee notes that there are no safe crossing points to allow Fulwood Drive residents to cross Aigburth Road and, equivalently, no crossing facilities for residents in Eastfield Drive, Roxburgh Avenue, Wendover Avenue, Brentwood Avenue and Elsmere Avenue.
The Committee is concerned that traffic travels at excessive speed in that stretch of Aigburth Road. That traffic presents a deterrent to cyclists along Aigburth Road and to bus users who need to cross Aigburth Road to reach the bus stops.
Committee requests the Executive Board to instruct the Highways Manager to investigate the feasibility of installing a controlled crossing near the Fulwood Drive junction and in addition to consider the installation of speed and signal cameras at that location.
Minutes:
Agreed that -
The Committee notes that there are no safe crossing points to allow Fulwood Drive residents to cross Aigburth Road and, equivalently, no crossing facilities for residents in Eastfield Drive, Roxburgh Avenue, Wendover Avenue, Brentwood Avenue and Elsmere Avenue.
The Committee is concerned that traffic travels at excessive speed in that stretch of Aigburth Road. That traffic presents a deterrent to cyclists along Aigburth Road and to bus users who need to cross Aigburth Road to reach the bus stops.
Committee requests the Executive Board to instruct the Highways Manager to investigate the feasibility of installing a controlled crossing near the Fulwood Drive junction and in addition to consider the installation of speed and signal cameras at that location.
UPDATED 22 Aug 2007
Results of the Pedestrian and Vehicle survey:
The survey was undertaken on 27 June 2007 between the hours of 7am and 7pm on the section of Aigburth Road between Normanton Avenue and Roxburgh Avenue. The results of this survey showed that the pedestrian demand was insufficient to justify the introduction of a pedestrian crossing facility in this area. There has been 1 reported slight injury accident in the latest 3 year period up to the end of December 2005. This accident involved a vehicle that had originally been parked, pulling into Aigburth Road and colliding with a vehicle travelling northwest bound. A pedestrian crossing cannot therefore be recommended in this location.
With regard to the request for a safety camera to be installed in this area, there are no plans to introduce fixed or mobile safety cameras through the Merseyside Road Safety Partnership (MRSP) in this area in the 2007/08 financial year, as the area does not meet the Merseyside wide agreed criteria.
However, the issue of vehicles speeding in this area will be referred to
Merseyside Police requesting that they undertake speed enforcement,
commensurate with their other operational duties.
It's a bit of stop and start activity in that part of Aigburth Road caused by the bunching up of traffic at the traffic lights at Aigburth Vale and Lark Lane. It's never really continuous, so the most anyone will have to wait will be about two minutes. I don't think another speed camera is the answer. The one between Lark Lane and Dingle Lane already causes drivers to break hurriedly and dangerously when they spot it. I'm not sure how many people would want to cross the road at Fulwood Drive? What is there to cross the road for?
To get to the other side.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jericho
Thw whole length of Aigburth Rd is gridlocked at rush hour, how long will it be until they widen this carraigeway?
It's already a dual carriageway for its entire length, I can't see them adding another lane. One of the most attractive things about Aigburth Road is the central tree covered reservation, I'd hate to lose that. South Parkway car park needs to be extended to encourage more people to use the train. It's already close to full during weekdays - probably because it's free. Outside of the rush hour it's not too bad for a main road. People should be encouraged to use their cars less especially as this part of the city has excellent public transport.
Just had a nice Tapas meal at Icon, Aigburth Vale. Intimate setting, nice food and friendly service. Well recommended :PDT11
Godburth Vale.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:
http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=...=1&sa=N&tab=wi
These Tapas meals look tasty.
Hi mate you are almost as opinionated as me!
Thanks for the recommendation, Kev. I will bear Icon in mind for when I am in the 'Pool in May. :unibrow:Quote:
Originally Posted by Kev
Chris
I live on the border between Aigburth, Mossley Hill and Sefton park and I think that Aigburth from about Tesco on Aigburth Road (St Michael's) all the way down to the other end is lovely. Up the top end is a bit rough. I had a friend who lived in the terraced houses up the top end and there were gun fights and things.
I went to Sudley and attended St Anne's Church so I know the south of Aigburth best and it's lovely.
Regardless of whether it's Aigburth or not, here's a pic of Sefton Park for your enjoyment. ;)
http://www.tehbox.org/photos/IMG_0441.jpg
That part Is the godlike part of Aigburth. Past that and you have St Michael's area where Tesco exists and scallies.
You'll have to pump your bike tyres up Max and make your way to Aigburth Vale area after dusk. Any number of scallies hang around the area, usually with their spray cans in full flow. Also the Aigburth Vale old people's home is a constant target for thieves who break into the flats etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Max
Know what you mean, I nearly took out two lads on a scooter as I turned into the vale this evening. Must have been no more than 15 years old, in the middle of the road with no lights (of course)...
Difficult to know which area to post this under. Todays Independent newspaper has the following article. (I'm afraid I had to look up what exactly "boho chic" is!
Its quite a long article. Read it all at http://money.independent.co.uk/prope...cle2456837.eceQuote:
The Merseyside postcode that became a hub of boho chic
It has waterside, a huge park and some of the city's best pubs and restaurants. Ciara Leeming visits L17 - the postcode of choice for Liverpool's bohemians
To those in the know, Aigburth's a haven within Liverpool: somewhere to live if you like the convenience of a city but also want to escape. It's just a short bus or train ride, or 30-minute walk north, to Liverpool city centre from here, but the atmosphere could not be more different.
The city's most bohemian neighbourhood, known locally as L17, is self-contained and has a village feel more akin to somewhere like Camden than a northern city suburb.
Mike
RESIDENTS from a yob-plagued estate have been praised for their efforts in tackling anti-social behaviour and creating safer communities. Contour Housing Group’s Kelton Park Estate in Aigburth was recognised at a special awards ceremony for taking action after it was targeted by youths. more
Belem Close boarded-up. This is next door to Belem Tower.
Have you any idea what's happening, Marky.Quote:
Originally Posted by marky
I always imagined it would be rather nice to live there.
Belem Tower was one of the first towers in Liverpool (1958).
Certainly the first in South Liverpool.
Funnily enough it took its name from the mansion that had been on the same site,
and not from the fact that it was a high-rise tower.
The Victorian gate posts are still there.
I don't know what's going to happen to Belem Close, but it's been boarded up for several weeks.
What's happening with the Aigy Arms? It is all fenced off. I had my first drink in there.
What's the story with the delapidated old boarded up building facing the Inglenook pub?
The story of why it's boarded up or the history of the building?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ged
Either way it's one of my 'Dingle Mysteries'.
I could never understand why such a comparitively small and plain building was built there considering all the other houses (without exception) round Princes Park are large mansions.
With it being rather small it's not always shown on maps, so I don't know if it predates the park.
I'm guessing that perhaps it was built as some sort of foreman's house when the park was getting laid out, but I've no evidence for that.
Didn't one of the houses there belong to The Mole of Edgehill's Doctor?, it may have gone when those new flats were built a year or two ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by PhilipG
I remember saying to one of the old Profs who lived in Grassendale Park ''That small house is a little near your garden isn't it?'' to which he replied 'That's my garage!'' It had upstairs windows with curtains and all those 'homely' touches. It was the original stables with living accommodation for the groom(s)
Nope, Dr Raffles lived at the end of Mason Street, Edge Hill. His house was demolished and all that remains is the cellar system which is part of the Heritage Centre on Smithdown Lane.Quote:
Originally Posted by billo
There was a nice write up in the Guardian's colour weekend mag about Aigburth in their ''Lets move to...'' series.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/weekend/st...129886,00.html
It had a very nice photo of Lucerne Street.
Some interesting views on the area by Tom Dyckhoff. I'm not sure I entirely agree with him when he talks about Aigburth riding on the coat tails of Sefton Park and Mossley Hill. Half of Sefton Park is in Aigburth! Also, Aigburth Vale (where I live) was historically at least, just as wealthy as Mossley Hill. Check out the number of large villas there were here on the early 1900's OS maps...Quote:
Originally Posted by billo
Also, I would say transport links are more than 'not bad' they're pretty darn excellent.
I don't think property prices are rising at the moment though, i'd say the market is pretty stagnant.
This is what the city needs though, good unbiased journalism, which can help change the perception of Liverpool as all run down urban wasteland. For me, being originally from the south east of England, I can't think of a more beautiful urban area to live in than Aigburth.
Hi Ingo
Having been brought up in Mossley Hill and worked in Aigburth Vale, at Martin's Bank (later Barclay's), I can testify to the charms of Aigburth and environs. It's great to see the area receiving this type of national publicity. :PDT_Aliboronz_24:
Chris