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The last post was about Liverpool pioneering pre-cast concrete. Today’s is about the city’s role in pioneering the uses of cast-iron for structural purposes in buildings. It is often said, incorrectly, that Ironbridge near Telford, was where the Industrial Revolution started – following Abraham Darby’s construction of the cast-iron bridge that still stands today as [...]
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Fantastic Colin. I remember that building. What a shame it was lost. Anyone know how the fire started?
I remember the Owen Owen warehouse very well. My mate worked there. On the right, just out of shot, was a small upholstery shop and next to that was a Higson's pub. I can't remember the name just now. I remember Letheren's timber merchants. On the opposite corner of Queen Ann Street was E A Clare & Son who made snooker tables. I worked there between 1971 and 1977 as an upholsterer making bar seating and chairs.
Just around the corner from Letheren's was the Derby Arms pub, a Tetley house managed by Pat Molloy and his wife. Some memories of that area, Mansfield Street, Hunter Street and the Four Squares.
Thanks Colin, I really look forward to these posts and appreciate the time and effort behind them. Simply brilliant!
Well said Daz.
Great pic' Colin! It was only seeing that pic', made me realise, it had gone! Sad!
Ronnie, the pub was the Wellington. I watched that fire and also Holy Trinity church going up in flames in 1969 - the other side of Springfield. It wasn't me though - honest. Just one thing about the thread title though Colin, it's St. Anne Street.
Yer beat me to it,Ged. :razz:Quote:
Colin, it's St. Anne Street.
It's ironic that after it burnt down it was replaced by a fire station. I remember it well, The Wellington (it was known as The Higsons) was frequented by most of my relatives.
Thanks Ged! As I recall, it was a good bit cleaner and tidier than The Derby Arms.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ged