Garston News Views and Discussion

[Kev]

It used to be easy to get down to Garston Docks. Dock Rd is unfortunately now 'mannned' at the bottom as I found out when taking these:



If you go 'Under The bridge' to the very bottom, u can view the docks too:

[Max]

I hope they keep those row of houses In your pic, they are giving me photo Ideas.

Next I go under the bridge, I must take bait Incase a Garston dog chases me again.

[Norm NZ]

I have really enjoyed reminiscing on these sites, trouble is I read them and think that I will come back to the letters / pics and then can't think how to get to them again. I have now decided to try and print off some of the old pics of Garston - like the bus station and toilets - if I can find them again - and make a booklet of them.

Thinking about it my dad was a bus driver at Garston depot, while my mum was a clippie. That would be late 50s/early 60s. Showing my age , aren't I?

From Garston we moved to Gateacre and I went to Outlane School; we then moved to Lineacre Lane, Bootle, North Wales and back to Halewood where I went to Gateacre Comp.

Anyway its really good to reminisce.

Jan

A big Welcome from me too Jan, Good to see more 'Garstonians' joining in on this great site! You'll find a great deal of enjoyment here! Cheers PS. Hey Kev, How about making Max a Honorary Garstonian? Looking forward to your pics Max!

[Kev]

How about making Max a Honorary Garstonian? Looking forward to your pics Max!

Yes, why not?!

[Debbie]

Hi Everyone

I recently found this site and it has brought back a lot of happy memories. My dad was from 'under the bridge' and, after marrying my mum moved to Springwood Avenue in the flats.

We did much of our shopping in Garston - the market, Lennons supermarket and all along St Mary's Road.

My sister and I spent much of our school holidays at the baths and I remember seeing the dolphins there too.

I had lots of school friends living in the village - all around from under the bridge through to Cressington Park and spent many a good disco night in Garston yachting club!


I remember the pet shop and a NEMS record shop alomost opposite where my dad bought me records.

My Aunty Ivy and her husband ran the Home Guard Club in the early 70s and I have memories of going to the Christmas parties for the dockers' kids at the Woodcutters (my dad was a docker at Garston dosck).

I live in Manchester now and have not been to Garston for some time. My mum still lives in the area so I am going to make that diversion next time I'm over and have a wander through the village so see how much has changed.

Deb

[chrismarsden]

The new building where the Garston Hotel used to stand doen't exactly blend in with the rest of St. Mary's Road.

Nice update though, Kev.

It's not falling down with trees growing out of gutters or chimney stacks.

[Kev]

It's not falling down with trees growing out of gutters or chimney stacks.

They have really took their time erecting those apartments. Its a much better situation for local residents although its going slowly, rather than being faced with this every morning:

[Norm NZ]

Hi Everyone

I recently found this site and it has brought back a lot of happy memories. My dad was from 'under the bridge' and, after marrying my mum moved to Springwood Avenue in the flats.

"Welcome" to this great site Debbie! I'm sure you'll enjoy it! And give my regards to Garston (and SpringwoodAve) when you do visit!!Cheers

[brian daley]

I was browsing through this site tonight and came across the pictures of St. Mary's Rd. The memories it evoked were incredible,that entry between the Garston Garden and Pet Shop and Portus and Rhodes garage was where my old boss Ronnie lived and my classmate Colin Rhodes' father was the owner of the Garage. Adom House was the bank where I used to take the days takings from W.E.Kearns, and the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board building was where my classmate Kenny Span got his first job after leaving school . He looked so smart in his uniform, a double breasted outfit with two rows of brass buttons and a peaked cap with an ornate MD&HB badge ,he looked like a Victorian ships officer . I wonder where they are now, Colin and Kenny ?
Thanks for the memories (Could be a song in there ,eh?)
BrianD

[PhilipG]

Thanks for the memories (Could be a song in there ,eh?)
BrianD

Hope so.

[garstonrob]

Hi all
what a good site i am from garston too been here all my life with my parents and grandparents

anyone have any pics of the old king street shops or has any been posted as i have only just found this great site im still looking reading through.

my family had a shop in king street or off king street in the 60s cant remember the little street

also anyone remember the old local band who used to play in the kings pub

and who were they

im trying to find out a little bit more about my family that came from king s street if anyone can help

anyway will post again going to look around here

[Norm NZ]

Welcome Rob! Yet another 'Garstonian' joins the group. I'm sure you'll find the photo's your looking for here! I remember seeing some of the King St area recently. Cheers

[Max]

I nearly became a mud man sinking In alot of Garston Shoreline mud. Was hard keeping my trainers on, the muds keeping them stuck In until I focused my leg power.

Made me feel light on my feet afterwards though.

Had to clean my camera when slipping, twas still fine though..

And I got to board the boat this time because the tides where low.

Went again earlier, I must buy some wellies next time.

[Max]

Couldn't find no Info on It.

I boarded It and only found It says The Seil or something like that.

[A.D.W]

A fine and crisp picture, Max. Keep up the good work.