Hi, I have just found this site and it has really made me home sick, even though I haven't had any links with Garston for opproximately18 years.
My dad's family came from under the bridge and originally lived at the bottom of Window Lane. (In streets mentioned in previous mails). I remember my nan living in Raglan Street. Dad's family name was Cairns. I was born in Aston Street and we then moved, up market, to Gateacre, and further afield. My dad, and latterly my mum, worked for Bryant & Mays. My dad's mum also worked in the Bobbin works and my grandad was killed in the War. He was an air raid warden.
I have lots of happy memories, shopping with my nan in Window Lane, sitting outside the toilets talking to my nan's friend who took great pride in keeping the toilets clean, shopping at the market etc, etc.
My mum's family came from the top end of Garston and their name was Kerr. Many of them worked in Dunlops.
When I was 16, we lived in Halewood and I worked for a Bank. Many times I was a cashier at TSB at the bottom of the village. Also as a teenager I would get the 20 to 11, 88 bus home to Halewood, having walked down from Duncombe Road, past the park and market, by myself. I was too proud to let anyone accompany me, although occasionally my auntie insisted that the dog needed a walk.
I am now 50 and have lived all over the country, but I have very fond memories of Garston and my growing up there.
My mum is still alive, aged 77 but dad died about 12 years ago.
best wishes

Jan