Toxteth District

[PhilipG]

Lindy.
I think I've said this before, but nothing is automatically Listed, no matter what the age.
If English Heritage don't know about a building, how can they List it?

[Ged]

sorry Ged - that was me the quote didn't work and I hadn't noticed

That's ok Lindy, I know you loved those little houses

[lindylou]

re graded buildings.

Was talking to Frank Carlyle today. He was signing DVD's in radio Merseyside.
I mentioned to him about the demolition of the sandstone houses. After talking about that, he went on to tell us about other buildings that we have lost - and how St Brides, the church in Percy st L.8 was threatened with demlotion with plans to build - - yes, you've guessed it - - yet more apartments. -modern apartments in Percy st !! .. and he went on to tell us how Commutation row had the first school in the world for the blind - and yes - they pulled it down !! That whole row was listed. That school for the blind could have been a museum now.

So being listed isn't always foolproof.

[PhilipG]

re graded buildings.

Was talking to Frank Carlyle today. He was signing DVD's in radio Merseyside.
I mentioned to him about the demolition of the sandstone houses. After talking about that, he went on to tell us about other buildings that we have lost - and how St Brides, the church in Percy st L.8 was threatened with demlotion with plans to build - - yes, you've guessed it - - yet more apartments. -modern apartments in Percy st !! .. and he went on to tell us how Commutation row had the first school in the world for the blind - and yes - they pulled it down !! That whole row was listed. That school for the blind could have been a museum now.

So being listed isn't always foolproof.

Lindy, I hate to keep banging on about this, but just because somebody tells you a building is Listed doesn't make it a fact.
None of the buildings in Commutation Row were ever Listed.
Kev has published the full list somewhere, and I've copied it all out.
Yes, the first School for the Blind was in Commutation Row, but it was put in an existing building, not purpose-built as it was when it moved to the site where the Odeon now is.

[lindylou]

Hoping they don't pull down St Brides in Percy st though. I have been in that church a number of times, some years back.
I guess congregation numbers have dwindled though in recent years. It would be a sad day to see it demolished. Havn't been down past that way for ages. I'm presuming the church is not in use at all now ?

[DaisyChains]

They should be putting money into that wonderful area, not knocking things down!
It makes me so mad!!!!!!! Grrrrrrrrrr

[taffy]

Hoping they don't pull down St Brides in Percy st though. I have been in that church a number of times, some years back.
I guess congregation numbers have dwindled though in recent years. It would be a sad day to see it demolished. Havn't been down past that way for ages. I'm presuming the church is not in use at all now ?

St Bride's is still an active church but admittedly with a small congregation. It needs the community's support if it is to survive. Although it has an L8 post code, it's not in Toxteth.

[DaisyChains]

Hi all

Just been reading Buildings of Liverpool by the Liverpool Heritage Bureau, and it says about a Post Office Pillar Box on the corner of Northumberland St and Mill St. It was a hexagonal type erected in the 1860's/70's.

Anyone know any info/pics?

[DaisyChains]

Does anyone have any pics of Windsor Street in the 60's/70's?

My grandad had a shop at the top, where the new bungalows are now.

There was James' chippy on the same block I think

[AngelCake]

Hoping they don't pull down St Brides in Percy st though. I have been in that church a number of times, some years back.
I guess congregation numbers have dwindled though in recent years. It would be a sad day to see it demolished. Havn't been down past that way for ages. I'm presuming the church is not in use at all now ?

If that church is pulled down so new apartments can be built , it will be sacrilege! Liverpool doesn't make enough of its Architecture , such a missed opportunity

[wallasey]

I have a long overdue pictorial update for Toxteth to upload in the next week (all going well). As per useral, you all get a sneek preview! If there is any additional information which would be of use, please don't hesitate to post! All credit will be given!


Vining Street, Toxteth Taken from North Hill Street, we see terraced streets criss-cross Vining Street for its full length. The Catholic Cathedral can be seen peering over the rooftops in the distance.


Enid Street, Toxteth New Heartlands are in the process building new homes on land which was cleared a while ago. Unlike its neighbours, the new properties will be detached and will also be set back from the road. This also means that the buildings will be smaller due to the plot being the same size to that of a terrace.


Dombey Street, Toxteth Toxteth isn't known for its tree-lined streets, but it is scenes like this which add to the beauty of this part of the city. One hopes, however, the roots don't start to de-stablise the buildings, causing further demolitions.


Windsor Street, Toxteth As shown earlier by a fellow member, one of the Edwardian shop units collapsed a few months ago; one hopes this doesn't spur on further demolition. In the background is a modern shop unit which is being built as part of regeneration plans. It does stand out somewhat but once it has mellowed, it may look at home. Only time will tell!


Windsor Street, Toxteth Looking up Windsor Street toward Admiral Street with a range of buildings lining this thoroughfare.

I hope you have all enjoyed this selection of images, I write this whilst listening to the opening ceremony on the radio. Tried News 24, but it was bitty. They said it would be full coverage; and was it? no! But thats for another thread!

All the best

Russ

[Waterways]

Hi all

Just been reading Buildings of Liverpool by the Liverpool Heritage Bureau, and it says about a Post Office Pillar Box on the corner of Northumberland St and Mill St. It was a hexagonal type erected in the 1860's/70's.

Anyone know any info/pics?

I posted many letters there. It was one of only two or three in the country and was taken way. It still survives somewhere

It was just to the right, a shame as just off picture below. This is Northumberland St near the Mill St junction. Woods the dentist is clearly seen.

[paddyryan]

Nice Photos Wallasey, I was in Liverpool for New Year, my Mum and dads is just off Upper Warry., I was standing at the bus stop opposite the bookies that collapsed with my Mrs, the kids and me old man, and we were saying about the state of the old wallpaper in there, and the paint on the timberwork looked like red lead. On the top floorof whats left standing is an old upright piano, and wondering about how and when they got that up there. Then the bus turned up.

[DaisyChains]

I posted many letters there. It was one of only two or three in the country and was taken way. It still survives somewhere

It was just to the right, a shame as just off picture below. This is Northumberland St near the Mill St junction. Woods the dentist is clearly seen.

Absolutely brilliant!

Thank you so much for that pic!

Where's it from?

[Waterways]

Absolutely brilliant!

Thank you so much for that pic!

Where's it from?

http://www.toxteth.net

Here is the same junction from Mill St.