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Calling Loretta
just a follow up on my previous message regarding a half sister Loretta All I know is that my sisters name is Loretta and I am guessing that Billie Askew had a relationship with Lorettas mother when Billie and Eileen were apart I think that was sometime between 1947 and maybe 1952 I am guessing this as my eldest sister was born in 1945 and then mum and dad split up then my brother eddy was born 1952. I think my parents may have been living in China street when they split up. I do rememeber that when I was about 5 (1964)dad went away for a while. i found out that he was put in jail for not paying maintenance irene nelson <irenepnelson59@live.com.au> Wyndham Vale,Victoria,Australia,Tue 18th Jun 2013 , 02:35:53 pm
Knowsley Library Service presents a Local History Open Day at Halewood Library on Friday 28th June 2013
My father John Butler committed suicide in Digmoor, Skelmersdale on 8/5/06 and I am his son and as I have grown up I've been looking up online about it. Does anyone have any news papers or anything at all would be grateful
Calling Loretta
Would love to hear from anyone who attended St Aloysious when I was there.
I'm looking for anyone named Kenneth Jones. Birthday; 2nd July 1971. I was adopted at a very young age, and Kenneth is my biological dad. I'm trying to find him, if you know him or any of his family please contact me!I know my mother, Patsy Finney passed in 2008.
Would anybody remember an old friend of mine Christine Armstrong of 40 Sugar Lane, had sister Maureen and dad George if so could you please pass on my regards to her and family thanks
I am looking for my real father, I have been told he lived in Kirkby, Liverpool in 1972. Name William (Billy) Powell. If anyone has info please pass on. My mother's name at the time was June Taylor. Thanks
I am looking for my half Sister Karen Gee from Huyton, Liverpool. Born 1955 she was in the Prescot & Huyton Reporter newspaper on Fri 10th March 1967 for the holy communion. Any one with any info please email me. Thank you.
I left Ruffwood School in 1964 and would like to hear from some old friends of mine. What a great site this is.
Hi, I am looking for my dad, his name is Gary Haskit he was an ambulance driver and lived on Webster Drive in Kirkby in the 80s. If anyone has seen or heard of him please tell me.
With regard to twig like liquorice sticks, I remember these very well and are still available from Holland & Barratt.
Hi
HELLO NEIL BURROWS in Brisbane Australia.
I am hoping someone can remember or is related to Tess (Teresa) Grainy who was born about 1920. She was friends with my Mother during WW11 and they lost touch after the war. Tess came from a large Irish/Liverpool family.
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Enid Williams (this was her maiden name). She used to live at 1, Ingrow Road, Kensington, Liverpool. Age now would be round 70 years. She went to Sheil Road Secondary School. If you should know of her could you let me know as I would like to be able to contact her. Thanks to anyone who can help me
To whom it may concern. I am wanting to find the name of a lady who was a friend of the family in the year 1972. You see, I was born in southport "The Great Wall" restaurant in 1972. This lady who we called "Grandma" lived in Ainsdale, she was quite wealthy, didn't have much of a family. That's all I know about her. I will appreciate any information you can give me about her. Thank you for your co-operation. Carole
Hi, my name is Jean Kane I am looking
Looking for old workmate, member of motor racing "Team Scorpion" and last lost friend since I moved to Australia in 1970. Keith J. Norton used to live in 59 Thingwall Lane, Knotty Ash, Liverpool 14 and worked at Joseph Lucas (G.T.E.) Victor Works, Bowring Park Rd before it was demolished to make room for the end of the motorway. He was also a Venture Scout leader. If anyone knows of his whereabouts then PLEASE try and link us back together.
If anyone knows or remembers CELIA BUCKLES from BUXTED WALK off PARK BROW who attended ST. GREGORY'S 1962-63'ish & have knowledge of how or where she is can you e-mail the information to me.
Re P.C. Don Clark from Knowsley. He moved to Cornwall Constabulary from Knowsley in the '60s.
Re Knowsley Maypole
What a great site, could any one help me please. My name is Richard Poland (Richie), as a small child I lived in Park Brow Drive and Fazakerley - Haven Rd. I went to St. Lawrence's, left in about 1963 shortly after, we moved to Hull. All my family were from Liverpool and I lost all contact. My mum Christina Poland (Joan) grew up in Everton - Scotland Rd area. Her mum and dad were Ena Rigby and William Poland. Nan and grandad were Elizabeth Keating and Richard Rigby. Also, does any one know of the OConnor family from Liverpool 3? If so, could you get in touch please as I never met my real dad and he was an OConnor. Thanks. Richie
St Andrews Church, Roby: This Church was built as an overflow Church for Roby Parish Church [St Bartholomew]. St. Andrews Church stood on the corner of Dinas Lane and Charnwood Road.
I'm trying to find some information on the church in Roby where my mum was baptised. Her certificate states the following: 12 March 1950, St Andrew, Roby. It is signed LR Ridley. I have searched extensively on-line and asked a friend who lived in the area but it doesn't seem to have ever existed! I hope somebody will be kind enough to shed some light on it. Many thanks.
Anyone have knowledge of who was living at 46 Moscow drive Liverpool in 1971/1972. Believe it could have been a boardinghouse? Specifically looking for DONNELLY.
Looking for any photographs from woodwork class between 72-75 when I was in that class photo, I had it but unfortunatley lost it.
I lived in Linslade Close in 70's until 1981. The maisonettes I grew up in have been knocked down. I left Kirkby due to the death of my mum. I was thirteen years old and all my memories were left. I would love any photos of the Close - it would really help me find my roots ..
In reply to Ms.Savage, Sorry I cannot recall you, but my brother Gordy and I lived at ll5 Cross Lane. We both went to Halsnead School and then the Central School as well as Whiston Cross Sunday School. I tried to e-mail you direct but had it returned. I left Cross Lane in 1961 and my brother in 1963. We both knew many children,shops and the various play areas we visited.Sylvia Howarth
Looking for any Ansells that may be conected to me (my maiden name). I think my father was born in a place called Monks Coppenhall 1908/9. His father was called Leonard I believe he had brothers and at least one sister called Ida would appreciate any help as I have nothing else to go on. Many thanks.
Searching for old friends... emigrated to Australia with family in 1973. Lived at RAF Sealand in Deeside, Flintshire for 4yrs before that... Planning a trip back to the UK later this year and would love to hear from anyone who may remember me from way back then :)
Looking for old friends: Mary Preyer, Ann Jones, John Proctor.
Information please - does anybody remember/have information relating to Police Constable Don Clark. He lived at the Police Station located on Knowsley Lane, Knowsley from 1958 until 1964 when he was promoted to Police Sergeant and moved on. His wife Marion Clark was the local GPO Post Woman.
Emigrated to Australia with my family in 1963, we lived on Cross Lane, Prescot. Love to hear from any one I went to Whiston Central School with.
KELLY/ MURRAY/ LOWE / GORDON/
Hi just found your site. I lived in Calgarth Road Huyton (1940-1960) have sister Ann and brother Thomas (Tom) and I went to St 'Allys' secondary school on Twig Lane. Would love to contact any fellow pupils from 1951 - 1955. Some names I remember, Teresa Flynn, Pam Myers, Helen Ward, Barbara Gamble, Kathleen Martindale, Joan Braben. I am in touch with Joan Connelly (nee Brown). The Clarks lived next door to us and the Coates two doors away. My Dad (Myles Friery) was the secretary at the 'Allys' Club for many years. Would be great to hear from you.
What ever happened to Sheila van der Muelin and her sister Girda of Kirkby. Both Girls attended Woolfall School.
Knowsley Library Service is launching a new Family History Help Desk at Prescot Library...
Hi, my name was Ann Randles, I lived in Belton Road, Huyton. I went to St. Columbas School and left in 1958.
Ex pupil Prescot Grammar School.
Trying to find a friend of mine who I went to school with when I was 13 years old just before we left to go to Australia, her name is Dianne Fitton. I went to Stockbridge Lane School up until we left in 1959, if she is still around I would love to make contact with her again. I'm on face book or just email me to my email address.
Hi
My name is Solange Potts and I am looking for my stepsister, she lives in Orford, Warrington. UK. I think in Toll Bar Road, not sure? Her name is Edna Humphries - would be great if someone knows her!
Hi, I'm Natalie. I have a very big Smith family in Huyton off the Western Avenue area and Bluebell estate. My mum and dad met in the Hillside pub 32 years ago :) my dad Micky attended Huyton Comp. in Stockbridge Lane. My mum's maiden name is McGowan she was from Knowsley Village. I really love this website. I love reading all about Huyton and am going to start a family tree :) xxx
Paul that was funny :) Sonny and Brian might have had better luck putting messages in bottles.
Paul: I had to google Mills and Boon. It appears from the email address I gave to Brian (leaflady etc) that I was female! Not so, we grew up together in Southdene, so I have no idea who the "lads in n/wood" are but thanks for sharing what I hope was a joke.
Sonny and Brian, reading your comments to each other is akin to a Mills and Boon book. Do you remember me - Paul Smith from Centre 63 and some of the other Northwood lads?
Hi I'm glad you are ok. I sent you a letter about 8 months ago, sorry you never got it. I can't send emails, don't know how it works - I've tried and it never works for me. Send me your address again and I'll try again take care, Brian, Kirkby
Hi Brian, good to hear from you. I've not rec'd your letter yet. I think you should try to email me at leaflady49@hotmail.com I can give you the address again. What's wrong with LFC this year? Do you remember anyone from our past and what they're doing.
Hi Sonny, did you not get my letter I sent you. Hope you are all well. Brian Jenkins, Kirkby
It's time for a memory when....there was a delivery every week for pop(lemonade), you could have a cigarette machine installed in your home, coin operated tv's, gas and electric meters are they still used? I know it was 50 yrs ago but I miss those innocent times. There were houses where you could buy candy and such on your way to school (Rushey Hey). What year did it close as a school? My dad worked at Hygena on the industrial estate, I think on the loading dock (Arthur). My uncle used to feed the sawdust into the furnace to heat the plant (Ronnie). Neither one ever missed a day of work. You could buy things on HP, and the clubman would come every Fri night or Sat morning for 5/-. Because I knew Kirkby so well he would pick me up first and I was his map. I would get 5 bob off him after breakfast in the town centre on Sat morning. I gave mum 4 a kept 1. Enough for now, Merry Xmas to all and cherish your memories.
I am looking for my uncle Paul Richards' family, he was a teacher who emigrated to Canada in the 60s.
Any BRADBURY cousins out there...around St. Helens, Knowsley, Windle, Huyton, Eccleston, Prescot, and other places in Lancashire?
Hello, I lived in Fincham Road, West Derby/Huyton from 1932 until 1954. My father was the caretaker of Fincham Road School (later Knowsley Comprehensive) for most of that time. I do have a reasonable knowledge of the school and some of the pupils during the years 1943 to 1946. Feel free to contact me if you have any queries I may be able to answer.
I am looking for my mate who went to Woodside School in 1974. Her name is Karon Jones - my name Debbie Dixon. Is there some one out there who knows her and also Irene Ashmore?
I am looking for my biological father Michael (Mike) Robinson born about 1964 give or take a year. Lived near the Eagle and Child pub in Huyton in 1982. Had a friend called Ian Hope. Holidayed in Rhyl in 1982 in a caravan possibly owned by his parents. Any information would be great, Thanks
Hi, I am trying to find my mum, her name is Jillian Fullwood. She moved to Spain just after my sisters death about 10-12 years ago. She used to live in Connah's Quay in Flintshire and her huspand at the last time we met was Roy Fullwood.
Linda Rowe (nee Smith) was born in Clarendon Road, Anfield, Liverpool 6, in about 1944. She moved to Kirby, Liverpool in about 1953. Married and has 5 sons. My name is Doreen Gallagher, nee Jarvis and also lived in Clarendon Road
Seeking Margaret (Maggie) Norris Bartholomew, niece of Winifred (Freda) Deaux. Would appreciate any information. Trying to reconnect with family.
Trying to find a friend Linda Dutton - that was her maiden name when I went to school with her. I've been in Australia now for 52 years. I was 13 years old when I left Huyton with all my family. I would like to know if she is still around. If she is, maybe she might like to get in touch with me.
Hi
I am looking for all ex school friends from Huyton Secondary Modern. I was there from 1950 - 1955. I would especially like to hear from Irene Booth or any one associated with her. Last seen, she lived with her family at the old Bluebell Pub, Huyton
I am looking for my husband's and sister-in-law's half sister. She was called Susan Cowell and lived I believe in the Prescot area but am told she now lives in Canada. Her sister's name was Janice. She left a message on this website in 2000, trying to contact them but the email address leads nowhere. If she is looking for John I would like her to contact me on jan_cowell@hotmail.co.uk
Good site. I am trying to contact Denis Bird & Barry Alcock. Both left Whiston Sec. Mod. in 1965
I lived in Darwick Drive from 1980-87. I went to Sylvester's primary and junior school, I was in Mr Baxter's class before I left the school. Sarah Duke, Peter Johnson, Karl Riley, Maria (can't remember surname sorry) Paul Burns, his cousin Karen Burns who had red hair are the people I remember but any info would be appreciated. I am just looking for some info regarding this part of my life and to recall some memories. Cheers for anything I can dig up.
Trying to trace 2 very good friends of my husband from 1960. Their names at the time Ruth & Eunice Taylor. They lived on the Brackenwood Estate in Bebington, Wirral. Anybody remember them from those days I would be so grateful if you get in touch with me.
Would like to catch up with my son, James Odinus Carter, he's 42. I have not even got his E address!!
Knowsley Library Service is once again inviting Ken Pye, popular author, broadcaster and local hostorian, to give a series of talks in our Libraries. All events are free to attend and will take place on Saturday mornings 11.00am - 12.00 noon. See below for details or contact your local library for more information:
Anyone who lived in BUXTED WALK-PARK BROW -KIRKBY between 1960-1970 and may have known CECELIA BUCKLES who I think lived at 19 or 9 who could help me get in touch with her & find out about her life after I lost contact. Or ask her to e-mail me.
I'm looking for my biological daughter named Melissa Jade Atherton aged 17 dob 10-11-1994 and lives in Wirral, St Helens, Merseyside
Cecelia Buckles. Would like to know how her life direction went from 1963 & to e-mail me. She lived in 19 Buxted Walk, Park Brow, Kirkby. She went to St. Gregory R.C. school.
Hi I am trying to contact my husband and sister in law's half sister. She contacted you looking for them in 1999 and 2000 but the email address leads nowhere. Her name before marriage was Susan Cowell and I believe her to be in Canada.
I am researching some pictures of the 81st Battalion (Prescot) of the Home Guard which I have added to my website. Please look here -> http://prescot-rollofhonour.info/local_history and let me know if you can help
How come you can not email any one it keeps failing. Go on Facebook and go on Cantril Farm - great photos
Hi - I am organising a Recruitment Fair in Knowsley aimed at our young people aged 16-25, for Jan 13. We hope to create 100 jobs and training opps at this event. We also need inspirational high flyers and entrepreneurs with Knowsley connections who would be interested in attending the event or telling us their story to help inspire and motivate the next generation by showing absolutely anything is achievable. Let’s make the future of Knowsley an exciting, successful and prosperous place to live. Interested please call Julie Anne on 0151 290 7013 or email Julie-anne.parker@k-h-t.org.
People on this site who are looking for friends and family from Huyton, Kirkby, Liverpool and Bootle areas should look on Facebook. For Kirkby the page to look for is memories of Kirkby/ Huyton past/Liverpool past/and Bootle past. these are all brilliant pages to view photos of schools and places you may remember as well as getting in touch with old friends. Give them a try you will not be sorry.
I lived on Princess Drive, went to St Dominics until I left in 76. The school as gone now but happy times there
Roby Comp. reunion at Deanes House, Prescot, 21st Sept from 7-30pm. Come on yr 1978
A Transcription of the 1918 Commercial Directory for Prescot is now available for free download (as pdf) on my website at http://prescot-rollofhonour.info/local_history
Does anyone remember Malcolm Piper the sociology lecturer at Kirkby College of Further Education?
With regard to twig like liquorice sticks, I remember these very well and are still available from Holland & Barratt.
I recently found a shop in Weymouth that sold 'sticky lice'. I bought some and people must have wondered why I had a piece of wood sticking out of my mouth. It brought back memories.
Hi, can anyone remember helping out in Brookfield School Friday afternoons in 1991 for the O A P's looking for a girl called Mandy from Tower Hill?
The twig like stick was called sticky lice (Liquorice root). You could only buy it from a Chemist shop.
Wonder if anyone can help me? As a kid I can recall buying a twig like chew treat, it was like chewing wood with flavour. I can't remember what it was called and haven't heard of it since. Anyone else? Or did I just dream it?
I went the Doms School left in 76 great school. Mrs Murphy teaching maths very funny Mr White, Mr Price, Mr Mellon, those were the days.
Hi,
Hello I am Jayne looking for a Terry Keyhole.
Hi Sonny, I will try again over the week end. I'll send you another letter. Hope you get this one - maybe its just not meant to be after all these years. I got your letter no problem.
Brian I don't know what's wrong, I gave you the correct address. Do you think you could download Google talk it seems to work pretty good?
St Kevins in Kirkby... anybody in the class 5P3 that left in July 75? Now all in our 50's, great times and great lads and some of the teachers were great. Remember Mr Cooney, Mr Murphy, Mr Channel, Mr Jolly and the headmaster Mr Masters. Does anybody know if they are still alive as we are in our 50's now. It would be great to meet some old classmates again to see how they are doing.
Hi Sonny, hope you are all well. Did you get my letter i sent you? Please let me know.
Yr 1978 Roby Compr School reunion 21st September any ideas Huyton or Prescot?
Wish to contact Vera Hewitt was age approx 18 at time who lived in Knowsley (Lord Derby Cottage) 1960s. Her Cousin or an Aunt I believe is a member of Knowsley Historical Society. I lived on Whitefield Drive, Westvale before emigrating Dec 1965 at age 19 years with family to Australia. Worked as a LCPT Bus Conductor before leaving. Would dearly love to make contact and trust you can help.
Issue #3 of the Prescot Roll of Honour Newsletter is now available for free download at http://www.prescot-rollofhonour.info/subscribers
My name is Richard Robert James Deaux, I was born in Liverpool South sub district of Abercromby in the county of Liverpool in 1951. I am looking for kin to me - the family name was Norris, the only one that I know of is Margaret Bartholomew, her maiden name was Norris. I think she grew up in Manchester. Can any one help? e mail me at rjdeaux@yahoo.com
I am looking for any relation to my dad the late John Madden from Willow Grove, Seaforth. His mums name was Maggie/Margaret. The name
I am still seeking information re Stanley Thomas Richards born May 1932
Sacred Heart Junior School, Kirkby: c.1962-1968. Miss Forkin's class. Recall a Mr Lavery (football coach).
Still desperately searching for Mary Teresa (Tess) nee Johnson born in Birmingham 1945. Mary was in Shenley Fields Childrens Home in Birmingham UK in the 1950's. Mary's mother Gladys died in 1950
Went to Holy Angels, Westvale, Kirkby, was in Clitherow House. Then went to Ruffwood School, was in Telford, Mr Harrison and Mrs Fitzpatrick, loved Ormside and those creepy midnight walks, left in 84. Sad to see both schools no longer there. Loads of fond memories
Hi sonny, I'll resend that letter again to see if you get it. Till then good luck.
Hi Brian, sorry about the mixup, my address is 40 Grandville Ave apt 810 Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA L8E1J7. Have you ever tried google chat? It seems to work pretty good. Can't wait to hear from you.
Hi Sonny, the letter I sent months ago I got back today 28/6/2012, said address unknown. Send me your new address please and I will get back to you A.S.A.P. BRIAN JENKINS
Trying to find my birth mother Christina McAllister, or any other family. I was born Emma Louise Burke. Torbay, Devon. Thank you.
St Kevins in Kirkby...anybody in the class 5P3 that left in July 75? Now all in our 50s - great times and great lads and some of the teachers were great. Remember Mr Cooney, Mr Murphy, Mr Channel, Mr Jolly and the headmaster
I grew up on a farm in Mill Lane. Rainhill owned by Mr Albert & Audrey Henderson. Mr Henderson has passed away but left a son David. I am trying to contact him. Is he a relative of yours ? I have been in the USA now for 31 years and wish to share my family and grandchildren with the Henderson family. I would appreciate it if you can assist me.
I'm looking for my dad Terry Flaherty last I know is he lived in Bolton. I'm twenty-five now, last time I saw him I was eight. Please let me find him.
St.Kevs, those were the days.
Hi, I am looking for my old friend Ste Fenney. He is from Tower Hill, Kirkby. He lives with his nan and used to work on the lemo van. Please email me if you know Ste. Would love to see him again.
Knowsley Library Service is launching a new Family History Help Desk at Stockbridge Village Library...
Richard Robert James Deaux if you still need help with finding your Norris family please email me.
Still have not been able to find my kin John Norris, Winifred Norris, sons John Richard, Bernard, daughter Winifred and myself born in the uk and still a british citizen: Richard R. J. Deaux. There was also the fact that son Richard was killed in the war. He was on a british ship that was sunk by a u boat.
Lived in Kirkby from 1952 until approx 1972, went to st. Gregory's school until 1967
I am looking for a picture of St David's Church, St David's Road, Huyton, Liverpool pre 1945 if possible. Thank you
I am trying to find the history of the cottages at the top of Dinas Lane opposite Jubillee Park.They were built in 1836, apparentley for the workers of lord Derbys estate.I have been told the info will be in the Libary, but noone seems to know where to start looking, can anyone help or guide me in the right direction please ???
i need to know if you have any record of the death of my kin john rich gallager.
Trying to trace an old friend named Ruth Taylor way back in the 60s She lived on the Brakenwood Estate Bebington Wirral those days. Anybody out there know Ruth or her sister Eunice I would be so greatfull if you could emailme
have you found my cousin margaret norris bartholomew ?
looking for margaret norris bartholomew ,her father was bernard norris ,his father was john norris all from liverpool as well as me.
I lived on Lea Rd in the Maypole Estate
Would like to make contact with my father’s relatives. My grandparents were Edward Riley (1889 – 25th December, 1946) married 1911 Elizabeth A. Mitchell (1891 – 1921) Children: Catherine (b. 1912), Patrick (b. 1913), Edward (1915- 1974), Mary (b. 1917)
Knowsley Library Service is launching a new Family History Help Desk at Kirkby Library...
I am looking for old photographs of Page Moss School and Huyton Hey Secondary Modern School in Huyton with Roby. Also Brookfield Comprehensive School in Kirkby, all in the 1940s and 1950s. Does anyone know how I can obtain them please?
I am looking for a lady called Janet Stretch she was married to Andrew Stretch and had a daughter Emma! They originally came from St.Helens but moved to Great Sankey, Warrington. In about 2006/7 they emigrated to Australia I think it was Melbourne. I worked with Janet at Beverly Hill nails in St.Helens for a couple of years, if anybody knows of her whereabouts please contact me as I would love to catch up with her!
Hi Sonny. I've sent a letter, hope you get it not to sure about your post code hope your'e all well.
I am trying to get in contact with Ray Gardener, my good friend before emigrating in 1967 to Canada. He lived on Sennen Rd, next to Cowelys. I met up on a visit about 20 yrs ago, went for a few pints talked about old times, great!! Now I have lost contact and would like to find out how he is doing. He had a brother Dave and a younger sister. I think his mum was the manager of a pub in Northwood. Last known address was Skelmersdale.
What has happened to Longview Sec. school, does it still exist?
Please has anybody any information on Stanley Thomas Richards b.1932 Liverpool, parents Annie and Stanley Hawthorne Richards
I am looking for my grandad. I know his last name was Hull. He was going out with my nan Enid Mary Cheetham in 1950. My mum is Margeret Cheetham, she was adopted by Enid Cheetham's parents Samuel and Agnes Cheetham. My nan got pregnant when she was only 14 yrs old. My nan use too work on sewing machines and she used lived in the St Helens area.
Looking for relatives of Tommy and Sarah Morgan. Who lived at Alexandra Street before moving to Kirkby. They had three children, Maureen, Barbara and me, Raymond. They also had two children killed, Tommy and David in a road accident. Anyone who remembers them or is a relative please get in touch at: mrraymondmorgan@aol.com or mrdickeymint@aol.com
I Attended Malvern Infants and Juniors between 1952/58 with my twin brother Tony. My first teacher was Miss McLean? and then Miss Carter, in her class it was coronation year we had a party in the main hall all the tables had red white and blue crepe paper cloths, and the tables formed a union jack after the party we went back to the class and received a 5 shilling crown, coronation propelling pencils and a mug. After that summer up to the juniors for terms 1954/55,55/56,56/57, 57/58 teachers being Daniels, Kirkman, Bennett, Forshaw, Head Master was John Baggeridge.
Trying to trace an old friend from the late 50s. Tony Morgan. Just to see how life has treated you Tony over the years.
Looking for a friend Vinny Newcombe originally from Kirkby but moved up to Scotland. Would like to know how he is.
Does anyone remember 'the glosher man' or the 'daisy field' in Longview, going to the Mayfair, the Granada, etc.?
Trying to find a guy called Phillip who I worked with from 1971 in the DHSS in down town Liverpool. We were both clerks and shared lunch each day. He went on to get married and his parents were kind enough to let my long distance boyfriend stay at their home. During our last party at the office Phillip who had left by then kissed me in front of all our co workers. What might have been?
Ken Pye will be joining Knowsley Library Service this month for two highly entertaining talks about the heritage and culture of our communities...
Various 19th and 20th century maps of the Huyton Quarry and Whiston area make reference to what appears to be a building called the “Hole i’th Wall”. Close to the area of Hurst House Cottages and Whiston Hall, it has long since disappeared under the M57. But what was this place and what is the origin of its unusual name?
Hi, I'm Glenda Walker looking for my old friend Iris Vickery from Tiverton Close, Huyton. She will be 51 on May 21st, worked in Plesseys then moved to Chester. She has a sister Gillian and a brother David. We both went to Seel Road School. Our friends were Tina Whitby, Diane Moore, Carole Mudge. Would love to hear from her and anybody else who remembers me.
Would like to hear from anyone that worked at Whelans in Sutton in the early 70's
Trying to trace old friends from Bromborough. Joan & Richard - forget their surname. I first met Joan in 1984 at Arrowe Park Maternity Hospital she had a little daughter when I had my son. Wondering how life has treated them over the years.
Love the site please help me find my relatives from Ellesmere Port, Wirral Cheshire. Mum's maiden name was Cheetham
Want to find a friend Dianne Fitton from Stockbridge Lane School until we moved to Australia in 1959. Would love to get in touch again just email me when you can.
I would like to know if anyone knows a Maureen Breckle, she used to live in Stockbridge Lane, off Page Moss? We were school friends and then friends till we got married and we lost touch. Thank you.
Does anybody have any photographs or know anything about the Longview Congregational Church which is now the Apostolic Church of Liverpool? I would like to see old photographs of it.
The Prescotian website which serves the former pupils of Prescot Grammar School, Girls Grammar and Comprehensive school has changed its web address to www.prescotian.org.uk.
Does someone out there know Joe Dixon? He was a police officer in Leeds and was my dad. I am Debbie, on face book as Taylor but at birth was Dixon.
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Joanne Barton (37/38?) who lived in Cawthorne Avenue, Kirkby, in the 90s? Just wondering if she still lives locally or moved away.
Trying to find a lady by the name of Dot who used to go to The Tower Ballroom in New Brighton in the late 50s early 60s. An old friend wondering about you and how life has treated you. My name is Aubrey.
Hi Sunny, sorry about not replying. Sadly lost mum last month. Not been in the mood to do anything lately. Will write to you soon promise. Brian Jenkins
Hi, yes it was me who had the vw beetle at kirkby boys club where i was a member and later an assistant leader. Good times, met some really fantastic people, wonder where they are now ?
If you are interested in local history, then this series of free events is a must!
Looking for my half brother Paul Kelly born 1965/66 - he was adopted. His birth name was Paul Ford and lived in Gwladys Street, Anfield.
If any one's here today, I'm looking for Charlie Longstaf, is he still about?
This message to John Alexander. I left Brooky in 67 for Canada,if you scroll down to Aug 17, 2010 I have some info or contact thru google chat SB
Trying one more time to get in touch with Brian Jenkins from Lydbury Crescent, Kirkby. Have made contact with others using Google chat, hope to hear from you soon. Sonny.
Hi, I left Brookfield Comp. School in 1966, would be nice if anyone left about same time as me to get in touch, remember the name - John Alexander.
Looking for the name of my birth mother, I was born Philip Andrew Herbert in Darlington on Sept 5 1962, I was adopted at 6 to 8 weeks old, I now have a son and have no medical information to give him, in fact I have none for the doctors about myself either.
Hi to all, i am looking for any old friends who remember me. I was born in northwood kirkby 1966, i went to Simonswood school then on to Ruffwood Comp untill aprox 1982. Would love to hear from you. contact barbie.lawrence@hotmail.co.uk
Greetings, it is a pleasure to read so many interesting messages. I have lived in southern Ontario, Canada for the last 47 years with my wife Sylvia from the Blue Bell Lane area.
I was wondering does anyone have any information on the Caplin Family from the Birkenhead area. I have recently find out that I am related to this family by John William Caplin who passed away in May 1983.
Hi, I've recently found out I have a half brother, from my mum who gave him up for adoption, however she won't help find him. All I know is that she called him David Jones, he was born in October 1985 (no specific date) and he was born in Codsall, Wolverhampton. If anyone could help that would be great thank you!
Looking for any information on automotive engineering companies in Huyton around 1956. Also any information re Frank/Sidney Simpson around that time.
Ok Webmaster, you have been very patient with a lot of people posting for information about people anywhere in the UK. The occasional one can be ignored but the last few months has brought out dozens of them. Can you put up a warning that they will be deleted if they are not Knowsley related after 30 or 60 days? If they complain let them add some details why it should retained on the board and re-post it.
I am looking for my birth father. Last time I was told, he lived in Leeds. His name is Joe Dixon. My name Debbie Dixon.
I am looking for Edwin Hendry who lives in England. His Aunt Pauline is wanting to know how his mother is as she hasn't heard from his mother (Shirley) for two years. This is on behalf of Aunt Pauline as she hasn't got a computer. Any help would be appreciated
Hi first time user. I'm looking for the Kelly family, a Patrick Kelly. He had a son Matthew Kelly b. 1917. Patrick was still living there in 1949. Any one who knows the family or any information on this family please contact on my email. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Joan
Hi, I am looking for my father. My mothers name is Bridie Daly who had a son in the 50s - from Croom in Co. Limerick. If you could please tell me any thing.
Please can anyone tell me which would have been the nearest school for girls, to Briar Drive, Huyton in 1940? Searching for Joan Pennington who joined the R.A.F. Her elder sister was Margaret.
Looking for infomation on a woman called Valerie who was murdered in St Helens in 1957. Not sure about her second name but she was stabbed by her ex boyfriend but at the time was dating my great uncle Stewart Greenall.
First time have seen this site very interesting. I lived in Kirkby for around 12 yrs, first in Orsett Rd Southdene, then Quernmore Rd, Northwood. Got married in '64 and moved to Heathfield Tower Hill until '72, anyone remember 'The Cellarmen'? Wonder what happened to Joe Clark, Larry Brown, Joe Duffy, and Johnny Puddifer - the rest of the group members along with myself. I emigrated to Canada in 1980 from north Wales
How did Sugar Lane get its name?
Don't know if anybody who was brought up in Huyton Quarry remembers Alan Crosbie the barber? Sadly he has died - the end of an era!
My mam is trying to find a long lost friend from when she lived in northern Ireland.
Hi this is a great site, hope im lucky? I'm researching my family history but I'm stuck, my GG/Grandad was born in Upper Canada in 1833 his name Benjamin Henry Haynes.
Hi, does anyone know Thomas Randles, he will be about 49 now, his mother's name was May Powell? I think he went to live in Birkenhead when he was 13. Thanks
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Robert A Pawson born Royston Hertfordshire 1940. Robert hasnt been seen since 1960 he was in The Royal Ord Corp. His family are desperate to find him before time runs out. Has Robert changed his name or maybe left the country ?? Please if you think you may know where he is contact me, thankyou Christine
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Hello, I am a descendant of the GRACE family, who were tenants at Speke Hall in the late 1790s. Jane GRACE (1800) married Mark WRIGHT - also a farming family in the area. I am told that Cronton Hall was built by a Richard Wright in 1840. Can anyone confirm this? I have a photo of Drivers 14th Batt. Hale R.H.A. think my father Walter WEBSTER served in this regiment in W.W.1. Does any one have any information on this Regiment? Would be most grateful for information. Have visited this site in the past and am always impressed by it all. Regards Maureen Reid (nee WEBSTER)
Born in May 1941 given the name Ann, Born in Gravesend, Kent, to Doreen Prior. Father RAF Pilot. Any siblings about? I have done a lot of searching over the years but have come to a standstill. On adoption, name changed to Julia. Anyone help? Would be so grateful. Thank you. Rather sadly can't give father's name but I am sure any sibling aware will know. Julia
Does anyone know the name of the old stone cottage at the far end of Burrows Lane, Prescot? It was right in front of the Wellington Public House. I think they burned down in the late 60s.
Park View 1951-1957, Billy White, Rodger Spencer, Linda Connelly, all of Mrs Swift's class in those days, what a great teacher, oh Irene Trainer from Gentwood Road and many more people - Ann Bell, where are you all, come on send an e mail, it can't hurt. We're all in our middle 60s so come on, mail.
Hi I am trying to find a Emma or Becky that lived in Morston Ave in Kirkby in the 80's-90's. They lived next door to Frank Carr at the bottom end of Morston Ave. Think their surname was Kear. Her uncle Jason passed away few years ago. She went to Brookfield or All Saints - she must be in her 30's now.
Great site. Came across site whilst looking for old photos of Ruffwood School which I attended from 67 to 72. Lived in Bournemouth for over 30 years now, really nice to read comments of so many people I can relate to. Take care all and may all your dreams come true. Garry Murawski
I am searching for relatives/information on my grandmother, Doreen Hicks who was murdered , at 1 Bents Lane, Bredbury, Stockport. She was survived by her husband, daughter and son
I would like to get in touch with a Mrs. Lorraine Fletcher, whom I attended Millwood County Primary School, Greenway Road, Speke Liverpool, with as a child
Looking for girls that went on pantomime with me around 1948 when we were round 11 yrs old. We went to Ipswich and and we were in Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The principal boy was Lynnette Ray. I would love to know if anybody has any photos of us as mine were destroyed. I know the dance class was in Islington, Liverpool. I would be so grateful if you could help. Thanks
Thanks for this superb site of knowledge. I'm looking for a guy who served a stay in Goose Bay, Labrador, he was a Sgt with RAF ground crew with the vulcan military. He also formed a band called Cat 5. His name is Robert Palmer, known as bob. He went back to the UK in 1972. I did chat with him in the early 80s. I forget the name of place where he lived. Thank you for possibly helping me, you can contact me at my email, regards, Isabel
Hiya I am trying to find a old family from the past. The Pouncey family from Wigan. Sonny and Ken. Sonny had a sweet shop in Wigan. They had a son called Mark Pouncey and a daughter, but cannot remember her name? I think Mark went into teaching at a 6th form college in the Manchester area having given up a high powered job. He was always a season ticket holder for Man U! His best mate was/is Mike Owen. I knew Mark better as he is my age 50 this year... so if anyone knows of any of the family and their where abouts please contact me? Would love to surprise them around his 50th! Kind regards. Helen Davies
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I AM LOOKING FOR MR.JEFF FLATT OF BICC.
Hi, I am trying to find information on the fire at Halsnead Junior school in maybe 1974-75. As a pupil of Halsnead, I remember having to attend Southmead for at least 12 months, while our new school was being built.
I lived in the flats called Quarry Green from 1951 till 196. Went to St Kevins, served my apprenticeship in Wingrove and Rodgers from 1961 to 1966, I was then living at 10 Kenbury Rd, Northwood. Spent a good many of my teen years going to Billy Martins dance school. My name is Frank Boileau, any one remembering me I would love to hear from you.
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Looking for Les and Eileen Foley, left Staffordshire around 1998 after they married in 1996. They moved to I.O.W. then on to Spain.
Wonderful site, just wondering if any would know how I could reach this man, his name Robert Palmer, in the RAF, Goose Bay, Labrador, Canada, 1969 thro 1972. He also had a band called Cat 5. Any info many thanks, I. H.
Hi,
Re the Lyon family in order to correct my earlier entry - Alfred Lyon moved to Willington in the late 1880's, not 1910 as I first thought.
Trying to trace a D W KELLY (possibly Duncan Webster) who was residing in Bootle in the year of 1947. His father was James Malcolm Kelly and mother Agnes Webster. Regards, Donna
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Hi, just wondering if any one from Stockbrige School is on this. I went there in 1989-1990 had Mr Murphy. Love to know how every one is doing
Does anyone out there know Joe Dixon? I am looking for him (Debbie Dixon) - he is my dad. He lived in Leeds. Not seen him for 50 years. I was born 15th July 1961.
Trying to find Kelly family that left Horsforth, Leeds, in the late 50s.
Around 1970 does any one remember being in a convalence home next to a convent or nunnery? I cant remember the exact year or place but it had big gates.
I am trying to trace my family history and have found that my Great Grandfather - Alfred Lyon- came from Whiston in Lancashire. He eventually moved to Co. Durham for work in about 1910. Are there any family history societies or groups in the area who may be able to help me?
Hi, just wondering if anyone has any photos or remember any of the Skelhorn family and Bramcote School in Kirkby. Be made up to see any photos of my family from about 1960+
Hi great site. This message is a reply to Brian Sumner who I am trying to contact. Get in touch soon as there are many things i would like to know. Thanks
Whatever happened to the Huyton and Prescot Reporter?
I am looking for a Ms. Andrea Hicke from Scarborough, England, who used to work as a nurse in Saudi Arabia in the 1980's
Has anyone got any school photos of the Crone family my name is Maureen Crone, we lived in Attlee Road. I went to Sylvester's from 1952 - 1957 and to St Augustines Secondry from when first opened. Maureen Douglas (nee Crone).
Great site, brings back lots of memories, I was a Parkview student, a St Aly's student & remember Mr Hoolton, attended his monday morning line up of kids who missed 9 am mass. Also enjoyed Miss Joy's class. Sent to St Edward's orphanage as a day student waiting for St Ally's senior school to open.
Hi, I am hoping to find a man named ARTHUR MORGAN from the Wirral. He may have lived in Noctorum or Woodchurch. He dated a woman called Denise in 1984 she came fom Egan Road. Arthur had a cousin called Jane who had twins and she lived on the Noccie, she had a friend called Velda who lived on Beechwood. If any one thinks they know him can they ask him to reply to this message, its important he may be my father. Thanks
Information please - does anybody remember/have information relating to Police Constable Don Clark. He lived at the Police Station located on Knowsley Lane, Knowsley from 1958 until 1964 when he was promoted to Police Sergeant and moved on. His wife Marion Clark was the local GPO Post Woman.
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Does anyone have any info. on Eileen Carr who originated from Newton or St Helens?
Hi, I'm looking for my dad, his name is David Alfred Haywood, all I know about him is that he lived at East Lancashire Road in Mersyside in 1990 and was a restaurant manager. Can anyone help?
I attended Sylvesters school from 1952-1957 and I'm trying to track any class photos for that period.
Hi, does anyone know Margaret Harris, lived in Page Moss, Huyton, at Southdean Road? Margaret would be about 55, had 2 sisters, mum and dad have sadly passed over.
Urgently trying to locate a Kathy/Kathleen Johnson who worked at the "She club" in Liverpool in the early 90's?? if anybody knows her whereabouts or can contact her as I have some information regarding my brother Tommy who she went out with, any help or information would be greatly appreciated.
Does anybody know anything about a dressmakers in Eccleston Lane Ends, Precot, by the name of Charlotte Brown
I AM TRYING TO TRACE AN OLD WORK MATE EDDY MARTIN, WHO WORKED NIGHTS WITH ME AT HOLT LANE TRANSPORT, WE USED TO DO THE SHUNTING AT THE BICC, BCR, PRESCOT, IN THE LATE 60s, EARLY 70s. HE WAS A MAD EVERTON SUPPORTER AND SCIVED OFF TO GO TO SEE THEM AT WEMBLEY, {BUT I WONT HOLD THAT AGAINST HIM}. HE LIVED AT THE TIME IN AINTREE. GET IN TOUCH, MATE, I STILL VISIT THE NORTH WEST.
HI, I AM HOPING TO TRACE ANYBODY THAT WORKED WITH OR WAS A PUPIL OF MY FATHER RONALD P H LARTER. HE WAS A TEACHER IN THE LIVERPOOL AREA IN THE 1960s THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE.
I am looking for family of Thomas Reginald Roberts who died in Aug 1999 in Knowlsey district. His parents were Charles Roberts and Winifred Roberts who was buried in St Helens Cemetery 1942.
Hi, I'm searching on behalf of a gentleman in N.Z. for information about his 2 half sisters Margaret and Joan PENNINGTON. They lived 11 Briar Drive, Huyton in 1940. Does anyone know what happened to them please? Their mother died 1940 and father not around. Thanks for reading this.
I am looking to locate Carol or Craig Tinsley from St.Helens. We were in Hong Kong in 1968 where Carol and I both gave birth to our daughters. Myself in 1968 and Carol in 1969. I have made several attempts to locate them, but unsuccessfully. I am hoping this notice may bring me success.
Hi, am looking for my daughter, who was born probably in 1980/81, she was called Maureen, her mother who was then my girlfriend was called Shally Macdonald. We met at Royal Air Force, Locking and also Marconi College, Abour Lane, Chemsford, Essex. Shally's family was at Monrovia St, Liverpool. I had to leave Liverpool urgently and go back home (Kenya) and its been so hard to get in touch. I would greatly appreciate any efforts to get back to me. I miss u very much although I never had the chance to be with you..........
I would like to see any pictures/history of RAF FAZAKERLEY-Now field lane estate. also pictures of moor lane/ingoe lane before the construction of valley road and M57-WHEN WAS VALLEY ROAD BUILT??
i am trying to find any friends that served with the royal navy on the hms antrim from1976 to 1979
Hi, I am looking for my niece and nephew. Natalie and Alexander Murphy. Their mothers name was Margaret Flynn and they had a baby sister born in 1986 called Alicia. I last heard of them when they lived in Digmoor Skelmerdale in 1986. Natalie was about 7 then and I lived in Kirkby. I have missed them very much and would love to hear from them again. If you think you know who I mean can you let them know their aunty Mary is looking for them please.
My name is David Owen Jones and I am looking for relatives of my father of the same name born 25/05/41 whom lived at 20 Fincham Close Liverpool and immigrated to NZ in the early 60's his alas was Mush and he had 7 sisters Brenda, Lily, Marion, Margaret, Elizabeth and Sylvia. His Mothers name was Shana Jane Jones nee Blackburn and his father again had the same name. If anyone has any information of any sort I would be happy to hear from you on the email address provided as I would like to find any realatives. Thanks.
Hi, I went to Stockbridge infants and then to Park View jrns and then along to Prescot Comp, yes great site, I guess it is nice to keep in touch with some of the nice people from school days..
I attended St Columba's School in the early 1940's and I especially remember the "White House" Knowsley. Does anyone have memories or photos of this time? Had four sisters who attended the same school. Lived in Parbrook Road. Ann Kavanagh
Does anybody have any photographs or know anything about the Longview Congregational Church which is now the Apostolic Church of Liverpool. I would like to see old photographs of it.
I answered an old text from Tony Murray but it failed.I remember everthing Tony aboutthe stone fights,swimming in the River Alt,the fair in Woolfall.Does anyone else remember ?
Looking for an Old friend from the late 50s. Tony Morgan. He used to live in Woodchurch Birkenhead on the Wirral. If any body knows of his wereabouts could they send me an email to brenda vanderwert@hotmail.com Thank you!!!!!
Hello. Peter Coy here. I lived in Penryn Road on the Maypole Estate and then in Riding Hill Road Knowsley. I attended the Maypole Primary School and Woolfall Secondary. Would love to hear from anybody who can remember me from those days. Does anybody have a map of the Maypole Estate ? Cheers
I came across this site which is bringing back some glorious memories of my childhood. I grew up in Dagnall Road, Westvale, Kirkby during the 50s and 60s. I attended St Kevins school between 1962 and 1967. I was consistent in classes 1I 2I 3I 4I 5?. It would be great to hear from anyone that knew me around this time. Regards Tony
Well done Guest book, now in touch with someone from my past hope to hear from a few more,the Carmichael sisters,Marlene Richardson,Audrey Williams(Aigburth) thanks again guest book.
Can anyone pleae help us, we are trying to save Park View School from closure and we are trying to find as many famous people to went to Park View School in the hope they may lend their support to our campaign. After 76 years the council want to close it and merge it with another school, which no one wants to happen.
We moved into our new house in Pennard Avenue, Huyton in 1940 and I left in 1956 to go in the army and never went back to Liverpool to live. In our teens we used to hang around in Old Swan.The people in Pennard were smashing people and I have missed them since.
I am trying to find an old mate, lost contact years ago. Lenny Woods from Stonehey Road, Kirkby in the 70s and 80s, Lenny was a great drummer in bands
I left Huyton in 1956 and still havegood memories of the 'Mayfair' picture house. Me and Joey Dutton started the nickname 'the ranch'. I was brought up in Pennard Avenue and we spent a lot of time in Old Swan in our teens around the Childers St area. I doubt if anyone remembers me but you never know?
Hi, I am back home again to retire - I missed my old town kirkby. What happened to Kirkby town centre? Where have all the shops gone? As for the xmas lights it still looks bare. My wife Lilian said each household could help and each give a bauble to the tree - it would be better. As for down memory lane, any of my mates who did bean and spud picking on Mercer's farm do you remember the birdseye pea wagon raid top of Simonswood Lane in the 60s? As we were kids, our parents said we were naughty but it was just a bit of fun in our school summer break. Does anyone remember the Quarrygreen white usaaf base flats from the 50s - xmas and summer fairs on the old Quarrygreen square? Please contact me and all my school chums of Simonswood and Ruffwood School.
Hello I am looking for any info on the Rainhill corp of drums. I was in the Sheffield corp of drums in the 80s and had some friends in Rainhill corp. Would be nice to find out something about them after all these years! Thanks - Lance Ellis
I have used this site with great results and have found my niece and nephew Rachael Latham and Liam Latham. I can't thank the site enough as I hadn't seen them for 20 years and they have now met their father for the first time. We really need one more bit of help and thats to find my niece and nephew's mother and my sister Mary Sumner and my other niece Samantha Latham. They could have different surnames and Sam would be about 23 and Mary about 42. The last known whereabouts was the St Helens area. Please contact me if you have any information regarding Mary or Samantha.
hi sunny brian jenkins here drop me a line TO B JENKINS 47 MORSTON AVE SOUTHDEAN KIRKBY HOPE UR ALL WELL
Does anybody have any photographs or know anything about the Longview Congregational Church which is now the Apostolic Church of Liverpool. I would like to see old photographs of it.
this is just an update of my email address for colin ratray and brian jenkins,i had to download windows messenger...you may have to do the same,i can be reached @ arthurblundell@hotmail.com i am sorry for inconvenience.
Looking for a old girl friend name of Donna Lathom lived in Skelmersdale. If any old friends of hers know of her, is she still married or where she lives now, thanks for any info
I am trying to find Bill Langton who I knew in Australia from 1965 -1971. He worked at B H P, Newcastle, NSW. I returned with my family to Liverpool in 1971, Bill was living near Sydney. When we lived in Newcastle NSW Bill often came to visit us and we often had a drink together. I dont know if he returned to Liverpool but I would like to get in touch with him again. I think he lived somewhere off Park Road prior to coming to Australia. If anyone knows Bill any information would be appreciated. Thanks. John B Nelson
Have tried to contact old friends from Knowsley Village without success, I have seen & tried to contact the Clarke sisters that lived on Knowsley Drive, I know some of my friends (like my brother & sister RIP) have passed away but would like to hear from those that are still around, yours hopefully Les
this is to let brian and colin from kirkby know i am trying to contact them via email.It says it is sent but i think i am missing something.Do you have to download a certain program for it to work?.Hope we can work it out.
Trying to find a good friend from the early 60s. Her name was Ruth Taylor and she had a sister by the name of Eunich. They lived in Brakenwood Estate Bromborough. If anybody knows of her wereabouts if they could e.mail me on brendavanderwert@hotmail,com Thanking you.
I am trying to find a site which gives the names of pupils attending the Whiston secondary school in the years 1941 to 1943. I attended the school for a shot time than.
Hi love the site , have tried to E mail Sonny Blundell, but E MAIL failed ,would love to make contact
Hi,im looking for any old friends or niebhors from 1940s onwards,our family lived in Knowsley(Maypole Estate) before moving to Home Farm rd (Knowsley)we all went to Maypole School & then Longview Sec Mod,please feel free to contact me on my E-mail address Les Hewitt Cheers
On behalf of my sister Emily Zalami, I am trying to locate an old friend of hers she had met back than in the late 50's early 60's in New Delhi, India. His name is Neville Barker used to call him Johnny Barker, I believe he was training at the time to to be a pilot and then went back to the UK to joint the RAF. He also had a sister named Mary and a brother named Reggie, his fathers name was Denise Barker. If anyone has come across, met, heard or know of him and know of his whereabouts, please do contact me through my E-mail address.
Great site,my brother Allan has poted a few messages on here & i was wondreing if any of my old mates were still living around the area,girls first,Marlene Richardson(Huyton) Jean Carmichael(Knowsley) Audrey Williams (Aigburth) Boys Neville Brown (Konwsley) Trevor Davies (Knowsley)any of the Farm workers on Lord Derbys estate,I went to Longview Sec Mod 1955-1959,if you remember me send me an E-mail hoping to hear from somebody Yours Les
I am searching for great aunts and uncles that may have been born in Birkenhead. My great grandfather's name was James Owen and 1910-1915. I do not know a great deal as him and my great grandmother split when she was pregnant with my nan. My great grandmother's name was Susan Mcevitte and my nan's name is Lily Mcevitte.
Hi, I went out for a short while in 1967 with a girl whose name was Rita Spendlove, she lived in Finch Rd, Huyton. I think she has a sister called Shirley. Get in touch Rita, I would love to hear what you have been up to in the intervening fourty four years. Take care, Steve
Came across Guestbook and it is really interesting to read all the different comments. I am looking for a lady by the name of Dot I forget her other name She was a friend of mine from the early 60s and she used to go to the Tower Ballroom those days in New Brighton. Anybody knows of her wereabouts would you please email me on brendavanderwert@hotmail.com Thank you. My name is Aubrey.
Does anybody have any photographs or know anything about the Longview Congregational Church which is now the Apostolic Church of Liverpool. I would like to see old photographs of it.
I am looking for the three sons of Dennis and Margaret Caplan (or Caplin). Dennis was my Uncle, brother to my mother Minnie Ansell.
Went to Huyton Sec Modern from 1950 to 1954, played football for the school also for Huyton and Roby. Went to sea in 1955.
Trying to find Freda and Jimmy Downes from Kirkby, if anyone knows them, please give them my e-mail address.
Looking for Billy White, formerly of Crosswood Crecsent, Huyton, or his brother Jebby, sisters Maureen and Lilly. Last saw Billy, Noctorum, Birkenhead in 1974. Billy will be 65 on the 10-01-2011. Huyton Secondary Modern 58-62 and by the way Harry Leader was a great music teacher and Mr Tattersall really helped kids with maths problems and never deserved the kids nick names. Love to here from somebody.
Hi looking for my great-uncle William Dawson, born in Liverpool and died WW1 (served with my great-grandfather Richard Jones who was living in Toxteth I think, either Tay Street or Fairview Place). William's sisters were Angelina, Eliza (my great-grandmother and Richard's wife) and Ellen. Parents George and Emma died around 1891 and William and Ellen were sent to Industrial Schools..
I would like to trace my husband's family. Harold Hughes, he was born in the Monro public house, Duke Street Liverpool, to Lill and Fred Hughes on the 28 10 1938. He also had a brother Fred and a cousin Frank Jones. Fred and Lill last address was Finch Lane, Liverpool.
hi sunny its brian jenkins kirkby first time user hope ur ok
Excellent site. I am looking for information on the whereabouts of my sister Mary Sumner and my neices and nephew. She lived in Huyton with her than partner David Latham but after they split up and left she or my nieces and nephew have not been seen since. This was approx 18-20 years ago. My nieces are Rachel and Samantha and my nephew is liam. Could be using Sumner Latham or other name. Just like to make contact as the rest of the family miss you. Email briansumner@rock.com
My mother was born 1919, Warrington road, Prescot, Elsie SAGGERSON Southwell.
Does anyone remember a Woman named Elizabeth Woods who lived at Eden House, they were blocks of flats named after british prime ministers and were demolished during the 90's? I think it was around the Lee Park area of Liverpool, in the 60's. I think she lived with her father Sid and had two children by the late 60's
I am trying to find the names of my great-great grandparents. I have no idea of their names but my great grands were William Winders and his wife Martha...nee Pemberton who lived in Preston in the late 1800's...early 1900's. They were then living in Massachusetts U.S.A. in 1930! Thanks for any info that you can give me. Hugss!
I am trying to trace my mothers cousins Peter and Teresa Jones who lived with their mother Florrie and Father Frank at the pig farm on Foxes Bank Lane Cronton next to the naturist site. Does anyone have any contact details for them.
Can amyone help. I'm seeking my biological father. He is Irish, lived in Lee park in the 60's, he was married and with a family before he met my mother, he was also a drinking partner of my grand dad sid. his name is Jim. My mothers name was Elizabeth Woods. I have a sister named Lynne who is older than me.My birth name was David James Woods.I was born in 1968 at walton hospital. We moved to Wrexham a few months later. My mother and grand dad lived at Eden House.
i am searchin for any info regardin my grandperents they married in 1913 at st cleopas toxteth they were albert reid 1890 alice maud reid/abraham from 1887.know nothin about grandad from his birth.he was a shoemaker on his marraige cert.any help please as i have hit the old brick wall.
I am trying to find any information about my grandmother's father. She never knew him, we are pretty sure his name was Charles Melling, He may have been originally from Wales, England. He may have been born late 1800's or early 1900's. If anyone has any info that could help us find even a picture that would wonderful.
I was born in Prescot in 1961 and lived in Windsor Road
I wondered if ANYONE can recall a Stanley Hawthorn Richards who married Annie Davies in 1932 In Liverpool(believed they divorced later, he married Winifred)they had a son Stanley Thomas Richards, Annie originally lived Bedford Road Bootle, any information especially re Annie Davies information appreciated thank you.....
Just found your interesing site, I am trying to find any relations to a Annie Richards(nee Davies(married to Stanley Richards early 1932,Liverpool, or info.re Charles Coles Summers death cert.signed by Catherine Grice 1969,he married Margaret Borthwick mid 1930 not sure if this is correct procedure but thanks anyway....
Hi, I'm trying to find my old friend Ste Fenney, he is from Towerhill in Kirkby. He lived with his nan. He worked on the lemmo van for years round skem. Really would love to see him again so please let me know any info.
Just wondering if anyone knows the Jenkins kids? They lived on Lydbury Crescent in Southdene, Kirkby. Our family came to Canada in 1967 and lost contact. The kids are Marion, John, Brian and Ronnie; parents: Josie and John. Love to hear from or about them, I'm on guestbook regularly.
Still trying to find the whereabouts of Kenny [henry] SMITH lived at one time in Kirkby then moved to Skelmersdale. He worked in the town centre as a butcher and then worked at coutaulds in skelmersdale.
In the years 1968/1969 I was working at the Bull and Royal Hotel at Preston, Lancs.
does anyone have any information about phil hankey of whiston a school friend was enquiring
I am looking for any information about Andrew and Catherine Hale who lived on Merton Cres in 1955. Please email me any info you have, it will be greatly appreciated. Thank you
I am looking for photos of my grandfather Philip Valentine Wood & his family members. Please can you help. Thank you Elizabeth Powell
Trying to find information on the Snow family who lived in Knowsley from 1881 to 1924 George Snow and his wife Alice Snow (nee Bygraves) lived at Ivy Cottage in Knowsley. I believe George Snow worked for Lord Derby on the Derby estate as an architect? Any info on how I can get records on workers at the derby estate. All help appreciated
Hi, I went to St Dominics from late forties untill late fifties, with a short stay at St Edwards until the new senior school was built. I would like to hear from anyone who was there at that time.
To Karen Jones, I went to roughwood in the mid to late 60s, in Telford House
hi im looking for my school mates who went to huyton modern com.we left 1967. i remember a few names.... ian black,brian nutty.linda dawes,her friend sue.The teachers mr halewood, eddie as we new him. mr major the head master. hope someone gets in touch would be nice after all this time to meet up again.oh one friend I forgot to mention was Barry edwards. so come on get in touch. I was in class 4ac
I would like to contact Henry Cowley who lived with my parents Betsy & Jim Coonan in Port Lincoln and Lock, South Australia for 2 - 3 years in late 1940's. He jumped ship in Pt Lincoln along with Johnny Histon and Billy Bell. Henry was approx 16 years at the time. He returned to UK approx. 1950 and was enlisted in the army and sent to Korea - I believe as a gunner in the front line of the Korean war. Henry married Dorothy and had a daughter called Margaret Anne, a son Michael and I believe another son. I would like to contact Henry or any family members as my parents lost contact over the years. I was about 10 years old when Henry lived with my family (Coonan)
Rachele. There was A family Named PARR, in (parr st helens). there is also some 1 named Parr on facebook stuff for free & sale.Mrs Parr was lovely lady.
I am researching the Heffron, Johnson and Durkin families in the Prescot area. If you know anything about these families, I would love to hear from you.
to PAM ROBERTS, NEE PARR i saw your reply to me. does your mum remember any of my family by name ? where about was 8a, as i cant remember which way the numbers went in gilescroft walk. did you live in the maisonettes ? do you remember jimmy molineux, two sons and one girl, i think, also jimmy brimmage, jimmy peters, the parkers, tex the dad and peter the son, the connoleys, and blanche johnson, eho had three kids, barbara, brenda, and harry. did you have a brother, chubby faced and light hair, i think he might have been called david, or am i thinking of someone else ! it was such a long time ago. we left there in 1973 and i was 11, i look forward to hearing from you, as i find it interesting
Very keen to contact children of a Kenneth Jones (deceased) formerly of Roughdale Avenue, Southdene, Kirby. Kenneth was born as Kenneth MOON and I believe he was my uncle and his children will be my cousins. Plese E mail me.
Looking for anyone who was a member of Prescot Rd cycle club 50s/60s who may have a unwanted memorabilia could you please get in touch,as its for my father-in-law
Looking to contact friends from Roughwood school 1966-1970
I went to St Kevin's 1960s to 1970s.
Two questions about Kirkby:
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I am looking for a Eddie Campbell lived in Kirkby I think in Southdean, served his apprenticeship at English Electric in the early 60s. He was a mate of mine just wondering what happened to him.
Hoping Maria Murphy will get in touch with me as I went to St Dominic's and was a friend of her family. My name was S. Byfield then.
Looking for my biologicol father, believe his name is James and he is Irish. I was born in Liverpool in 1968, my mothers name was Elizabeth Woods and my birth name was David James Woods, I also have a sister named Lynne. I believe he may still live in Liverpool.
Would like to find anyone who went to St Margaret Marys Schools, Pilch Lane Liverpool 14, especially photos of 1st communions 1955/1963
Like to find a friend in Huyton. Her name is Dianne Fitton. She went to Stockbridge Lane School with me right up until we left for Australia in 1959. That was her maiden name then, she may can contact me on the above email address
I would love to make contact with my cousins who lived in Ledsham Walk Westvale Kirkby. Does anyone know the whereabouts of Tommy Smith (he will be 68 now) or his sister Margaret? His parents were Annie and Tom.
Hi was wondering if the person looking for George Maddocks could be looking for a George Mattick? Please let me know thanks
Hi, I think this is a long shot, but does anybody have any info on Kellys sweet shop. It was somewhere in Liverpool in the 1930s.
Hi would love to find out about my grandfather William Henry Hughes he died in an accident in Clovers Shipyard Birkenhead in 1916 when he was 37. He was born in 1879 in Birkenhead and was a member of the Orange Lodge. Anyone who can look Birkenhead News archives for details I would be obliged. Thank you
Looking for dad who was in the Royal Engineers
Does anyone know a Mary Kays or Kayes, lived in Portland Gardens moved to Westvale about 1958. Would be about 70 now, love to know how life treated her.
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Ann Hopkins who lived in Stafford Close, Huyton (with her M&D and brother Mick) up until late 80's early 90's before emigrating to Australia. She had a sister (Think her name was Paula, but can't be sure) already living out there. Lost touch after joining RAF. Would love to know how she is doing and catch up.
Would like to hear from anybody who may know about Valerie Duff who lived on corner of Dinas La/Twig la in the 60s, or from Val herself. She was my first girlfriend I lived in Church Rd Roby in the bungalows as they were then called. I think the last time I saw her was about 1965ish. Would love to hear how she is. I am now retired (fire officer) and live in Hoylake, I went to Huyton Modern, left in 1959 Mr Tattersalls class. My name is Alan Jakulis
My uncle patrick kelly of york street heywood was killed helping in a fire possibly may /early june 1934 can any one guide me in any direction to find out what happened and why. he was not a member of the fire brigade although my grandfather john holden was. patrick was his son-in-law
Hello, my mum is looking for her real dad, his name is Derek Alder. I assume he is in his 60's. He was born in Scarborough. My mum feels like this is the last chance to find him, all she has is a letter from him to her mother, and a dead phone number. Her mum is called Sue Lavender, and my mum, is now called Rachael Cowley. I have evidence to believe Derek used to live in Suffolk i think. If anyone can help in any way, please get in touch: olivia.c@yorkrepro.co.uk
Hi.just wondering if anyone can help me.my dad (Kevin O'Hare) was photographed with Harold Wilson in 1968 during a visit in Liverpool.the picture was then used as a part of his campaign.could somebody tell me where I could find this picture if it's still floating around somewhere please.much appreciated
Hi just found this site. I was brought up in Shaw Lane, Prescot. I have 3 brothers we all attended Maryville Road School then on to Whiston Sec. Modern. I married Frank Doyle from Wimborne Road now deceased he went to St Dominics. Is there any one out there who remembers him his family and maybe myself. I seem to remember Cathy Skelhorne, Irene Ducket all from around the time I lived in Page Moss as a very young prescotian married to a very young lad from Page Moss, Huyton. Oh, those were the days. Thanks for reading my text. J
I am searching for my friends sister Mary Teresa Johnson born May 17th 1945 in Birmingham, Mary was in Shenley Fields Childrens Home in the 1950's in Birmingham. If you can help please e-mail me chrissyboop@art-of-dal.com
I am looking for Paul or Marion Jones from Roby.I met Marion in 1966 in Southhampton where she was a WREN, she has just turned 16 in 1966 and Paul is a younger brother. Would love to contact either one of them with your help. Many thanks
Is there anyone out there who attended St.Laurences Primary 1951 - 1961 and remembers me Kathleen McAuley
l am looking for any of the girls that went to Allerton Priory in the 1960s to the 1970s. Would be great to see how they are, and look back maybe even meet up.
Re. Tony Taylor - I lived with my family (the Parrs) in 7a Gilescroft Walk from Mar 68 to Jun 81 when Mum and Dad moved around the corner to Warrenhouse Rd. I have no recollection of UFO sightings around the time you descibe and Mum didn't recall any either. However, she does remember your family and the flat you lived in across from our maisonette. Best wishes, Pamela Roberts nee Parr
I'm looking for family who moved to Toronto, Canada, in the 1940s - 1950s named Potts or Marston from Wolverhampton, England relations of George Marston and Ethel Potts. Would be grateful for any information. x
Hi, just found this site and I am looking for anyone who knows anything about the Dodd or Plevin names in Congleton. My mother was an Elsie Plevin b.1924 and she lived with her granny Carr (nee Dodd) in Congleton. We go back a long way.
I realise this is a real shot in the dark but im seeking my birth mother Georgina Jones who lived in Delamere St, Liverpool, it isn't on the map now. My birth father was Joseph Mara. I would really love to meet Georgina and fill a hole I have in my life and I have had cancer. You have a lovely granddaughter who is 27 and got a degree in liverpool. If anyone has any info please drop me a line. I have signed in with the name Georgina gave me. Thankyou.
hi im looking for my brother ian clayton who was last heard of living in the widnes area any info would be apreciated thank you
Loved this site! I left Liverpool in 1971 to come to Australia with my husband Bill Glover and our four children Sandi, Ian Deborah and Peter, My maiden name was Atherton, If there is any one who remembers either Bill or the children or me I would be happy to correspond. I am researching our family histories so any information would be welcome. Ta!
I know a lady named christine davies she has family who are walsh but she has dark hair dark brown she was blond she has a son and 2daughter i know her daughter was in school with me she was married to a walsh now shes married to malcom davies she lives in pentlan nr blackwood south wales she has family in england she said shes still slim with curly short hair she had family use to own a video shop in cwmfelinfach and family who use to rent a caravan in porthcole
To Karen, no I didnt see anything like you described, although I remember some people seeing a ufo acting erratically in the sky in the early 1970s.
Stephen Williams from Liverpool born 17 December 1953....I am looking to make contact with you as we have a son who is 37 years old who would like to meet his biological father.
To Tony Taylor: came across this web-site when looking for phone numbers of old friends - anyway, about your 'paranormal' experience in Kirky in the 70's
Im looking for Christine Walsh from Liverpool, she lived at Boundary Farm Road, Halewood. Christine worked with us in Amsterdam in the early 80"s. The above address is from her mother, where Christine also lived. She had blond hair Farah Fawcet style and was long and slim.
Hello, my name is Cathy Skelhorn, I attended St Dominic's school Southdean Road Page Moss, I lived in Wimborne Road, (its still family home) my mam was Kate n dad Steve, both deceased, sister May died in 1964 brother Billy died 86 and mam 89, I was wondering does anyone remember me from Wimborne or the Dom's? I left school in 1964, also does anyone know a Frieda and Valery Bernard they lived somewere in Anfield. I used to stay with them, mum an dad was aunty Winnie and uncle Fred. They weren't my real cousins but they were related to the Angels out of Saxby Road. Aunty Winnie gave me my 1st bra, b4 they hit the floor ha ha. I was in school with Sally Feeley, Anne Cavaner, Irene Duckett, Joyce Hannratty, John Dware, Vinny Doyle (deceased). I was in Mr Callahans class and Jack Creedon was the headmaster. You can get me on skelymcd@hotmail.co.uk
To Kathleen Gallagher - I knew a James Pickavance, known as Jimmy during my time at Halsnead School Whiston (Nr.Prescot) - he lived in the Tarbock Road area and I believe their was a big family. S. Bellis
95 years ago today, on 9th September 1916, the Prescot Civic War Memorial was unveiled at the junction of West Street and Church Street. Dedicated at the height of the Somme battles, it was one of the first civic memorials in the UK.
I was brought up in Knowsley but have family connections with Bootle. For Michael Brown and others, a very good Bootle site is 'Bootle Times' at http://www.bootlehistory.co.uk/forum/index.php
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hi my name is tom kelly went to st aidans then st augustines in huyton left st augustines in 1985 looking for anyone who went to them schools at the same time
Hi, I'm looking for my birth father....I dont know much about him but his name is Ian Kennedy....I know he used to live in Netherton with my mum Julie Smith when I was a little girl.....He has a brother called Mally and his mum and dad used to live in Cinder Lane, Bootle....From what I've heard, he still lives in Bootle/Litherland with his now wife/girlfriend and children....If anyone has any information about his where abouts, please get in touch with me...Thankyou.
Hi. I'm looking for descendents of George Pickavance(1905-1984 b.Prescot)and Rose Breen Pickavance (1911-1982 b.Ireland, my great aunt), which may include their children Patricia (b.1931), Gerard (b.1934) and Cornelius(b.1936). George Pickavance was living in Knowsley at time of death. I am making a trip to Liverpool from US in Oct, 2011. Thank you.
This message is for Neil Castley. Neil I tried to get in contact with you via e mail but I got a delivery failure notice. I used your e mail listed castley@fsmail.net is this correct
I am looking for Marjorie nee Mchugh born in liverpool England 1950, went to school with me in Kirkby, Park Lane School. Would love to find her! Thanks
l am looking for a person called Denise Greenhalgh who lives in Blackpool. If any one knows her can they ask her to ring 07597449374 it's very important l am Micheal Stovolds wife.
My name is Val Davies nee Kerr we lived in Ogwen St, Liverpool. My father's name was Valentine and I believe the family lived in Goldsmith St. His mother's name was Annie Bodell. He had a sister Alice, brothers George, William
I'm looking for someone I worked with at St Margarets Bay holiday camp Nr Dover Kent England in the summer of 1964 I only know his first name was Michael and he lived in Deal Kent
Like many others just found this site and was hoping to find anyone who attended Brookfield school between 1957-1961 who might remember me. Would like to hear from them.
Looking for anyone who remembers The Richardsons in Morcambe. They owned a chemist and had a son Ronald. Trying to trace Ronald.
Hi I went to Saint Dominics School from 1959 - 1969, would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. I was there when Mr Murphy was the Headmaster.
DOES ANYONE REMEMBER MARY JOHNSON OF WYLLIN ROAD NORTHWOOD KIRKBY WHO WENT TO ST GREGORYS UNTIL 1965 THE KIRKBY COLLEGE FOR 2 YEARS BEFORE JOINING THE NAVY. SHE WAS FRIENDS WITH MANY INCLUDING PAULA CLARKE VERONICA SPELLMAN MONICA REGAN BERNADETTE REGAN WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM THEM OR ANYONE ELSE WHO KNOWS HER.
I am trying to find my Mothers cousin SANDRA CONLAN who used to live in Thursby Crescent Kirkby and went to Cherryfield Comp in the 1960's. Her Mum was Doris & her Dad was John.
I am trying to trace my old frend Noreen Baker fron Mytle Gardens Liverpool/7 now living in Huyton with her husband John Baker / 6 children
I am trying to contact Maureeen & Teresa Conby (I don't know their married names- Lived in Prescot, Lancashire in the 50s and 60s Last heard they were living in the Birkenhead area.
I am looking for my brother,John Thomas last known address eaton street in prescot.His wifes name is Lidia & they had a son named John.Ithink they live in roby.Iwould love to hear from them.I think this guestbook is brilliant.what wonderful work you are doing.Thank you
I'm trying to find an old friend of mine by the name of Gordon Wilson. He was on the teaching (IT) staff at the Community College, Kirkby, Liverpool. He used to live in Skelmersdale. I would be grateful for any information. Thank you.
Hi, does anyone remember me from the Birds eye foods in Kirkby I worked there from 78-86 ..
Re: the following question -
Chris, i have just been informed about this site and didn't realise you left a message for John, Myself and the rest of the lads to get in touch. Hope all is well. Joe Hennigan.
I'm trying to find Eileen Elizabeth Russell born 28th November 1944
To the post about Molly's shop, I lived in Jacqueline Drive and remember Molly. I babysat her kids and sometimes she would let me serve in the shop. My sister Kathy actually worked there after school. I cannot remember her husband's name. I thought he was American? I remember going into the house and thinking it was very posh - she had bear skin rugs. I thought that was chic then. Anyway nice memories of the old shop and you're right, many a gossip went on in there......cheers
I attended Brookfield Comprehensive from 1956-1960. My brother Jimmie Condron also went there. Mr. Bury was the Headmaster and Miss Collins the Headmistress. I know it's a long way back, but worth a try. We lived in Westvale and then Spinney Road, near the Trading Estate until 1965. I worked at The British Trailer Co. on the Trading Estate and then AC Delco before moving to Canada.
I lived 22 Windy Arbor Rd from 1954 - 1970. Schools: Halsnead, Whiston Higherside, Widnes Tech [catering]. Any one remember me or my twin brother Tony?
Looking for my friend Angela (born around 1954). Angela's maiden name was Radczynski. Angela and her parents emigrated to South Africa in the early 60s then Angela and her parents went back to the UK (Merseyside, Liverpool) with her young daughter Michelle. Angela's married name then (around 1975) was Du Rand as was Michelle's. If anyone can help me find Angela or has any info, please contact me.
I'm a Kirkby lad brought up in the southend we moved when we were kids slum clearance from Toxteth, big family. We went to St Marys, then St Kevins & the girls to St Gregs. We used to sag on the back of the running track & the woods in between SC Ruffwood School as we used to say. Used to go the commo in Gilescroft to watch saturday matinees, Centre 63, by St Chads for a snog after the disco if you were lucky and used to get picked up by Farmers Arms on tractors for spud picking. Used to go the witches hat park in Southdene and the travellers fairs & circuses came there as well. I left to join the Army at 15 didn't look back. I am up home next week - Mums 91st birthday god bless her. Kirkby, my home town no matter what! Take care all out there - Alan
I was a pupil at Chidlwall Valley High School from 1940 leaving in 1947. I would like to make contact with any former pupils of that time. Particularly Margaret WRIGHT aka Peggy. I am interested in Family History and have a connection with both GRACE & WRIGHT families. They were farmers in the area in the 18 hundreds. Think Margaret and I could be related. Many thanks Maureen
Looking for Joyce Walton, nee Anders, twin sister of Margaret, formerly of Dragon Drive, Cross Lane, last heard of living in Australia. Any help would be appreciated.
Regarding Cumber Lane School, My Aunty worked there as a cleaner, Did you leave chewing gum under your desk? My grandmother lived at 10 Cumber Lane. I have fond memories of riding with my brother down Windy Arbour Road to collect train numbers at Ditton Junction during the late forties and early fifties. Happy Days
I came across this wonderful site. I am 78 year old. I grew up in Hazel Rd. I have just learnt how to do this. I would love to hear from anyone that remembers me. I remember Joan Fallon, Irene Kenadale, Joyce Savage, my bridesmaid Gladys Wildman. This took me back to my childhood. Keep up the good work. Thanks a lot.
I am from windy arbor rd whiston,I went to cumber lane school.then catering at Widnes Tech then I went to London to work
Graduate and postgraduate surveyor. Hope the Higherside class of '81' are all doing well.
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Jim Briggs.Married a girl called Joan in about 1974.They lived in Huyton for a while.Jim had 2 brothers lived in kirby went to Australia and came back.Jim was working on the oil riggs would love to meet them after all this time Pete & Judith
The Prescot Roll of Honour web site has now been modified to include a newsletter, with Edition 1 available for download.
Well Done!
Ive lived here on mosscroft since 76. Iwent to Mosscroft primary and Seely 79 to 84. Just thought youd all like to know sadly our Mollys shop shut down in the late 90s then was demolished early 2000s.I miss going there for a natter. I remember the owners in the late 70s June and Jim.They were great with us kids they were like our aunty and uncle. I wonder how they are now. Len Val and MORRIS where the ownwers when they left. Then Dave and Pauline owned it in the 90s.I grew up with MOLLYS it was part of our lives seeing everyone there and catching up on the gossip I still miss it. When Dave split up with his wife he met me because of Mollys and we eventually married.Ive got alot to be grateful for because of our old corner shop.
Just want to find out if there are any memories or photographs of Layford Close, Hillside Avenue.
Just come across your website by chance. I grew up in Tower Hill, then moved to Field Lane Estate. I went to St Lawrences RC primary school then on to St Greg's. I just read Debbie McGuinness's entry and remembered my mum asking her to look after me on my first day at school coz I was crying loads.
hi there jayne i av just been informed that you are looking for me on here i have tryed to email you but for some reason they not sending how are you i was quite shocked when i found out u was lukin for me we aven seen each other for bout thirty years if you want you kan add me on facebook my name is now terry edwards and there is a black and white pic on there i look forward to hearing from you bye for now xx
Attended Ruffwood Comp from 1965 - 1970 and would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. I am now living in Worcestershire and live with my wife and two sons. Reg Denning was my housemaster and the great Mr Barnes was head master. Would love to hear from anyone who was there then.
I am searching for relatives on my mother-in-law's side of the family who went from Chester, UK to Tasmania, Australia possibly in the 1920's. Teddy Vickers left England to work in Tasmania when he was young lad of 15 or 16.
I loved reading all the texts. Fond memories. Floods back all the good times. Dolcorswyn Hall, going on the Cannon Ball coach to get there. Names I remember, Neil Gaskell, David Woodward, Elaine Brayshaw, Evelyn Atkinson, Susan Molloy, Jefferey Williams, Barbara Wagstaff. I was born in 1955. Went to Park Brow School (Which is closed)Infants and Junior, then to Brookfield Comprehensive. I remember Mr Bury,Mr Nelson, Mrs Bryant, Mr Lancaster and Mrs Lancaster. I left after the 6th form. One boy was Eddie Pratt. Love to hear from anyone who remembers me or the era we were all about. Take care of yourselfs. Until we meet again XXXXX
i am looking for my real mum joan frederica harris her father was frederick harris they lived on aviemore road in wavertree
I'm looking for my father his name is Peter Gallagher and would have been in Wavertree in Liverpool in 1979 would have had a relationship with Denise Rotheram of the Willowbank pub on Smithdown Rd in Liverpool email on soultown1979@hotmail.co.uk
Trying to trace my father Alan Bradley he had two daughters before me Jacki and Susan and was married to a woman called Joan his mother was called Olga and he had a brother and a sister her name was Cheral and she emigrated to Austrailia.
There has now become available, the most comprehensive film material ever gathered,about Prescot. The material was gathered together for over 20 years, and includes lots of cine footage from the 1930's and 1950's.
hi im looking for old photos of my mum an dad sandra an neil kuiper we lived in northwood 6a treecastle road my mum died the 12th of july last yr an i would like to do somthing for my dad an i think some old pics wud bring back some fond memories for him would really appriciate if any one had any to send them to me thankyou
looking 4 good friend ann roberts,lived in denstone cres. 1 of at least 12 kids . willbe 53 -54 2nd november, moved from huyton to morton late 80s she had twin girls who will be about 30 now, husband was called rob would love to hear from her if anyone knows her whereabouts.
Hi I'm trying to find Christine Walsh who lived at Quarry Green Kirby in the 1980s please reply
Visit MEMORIES OF KIRKBY on facebook, here is the link :
Hi, does anyone have any Photographs of St Joseph the Worker Church Choir (Kirkby)? If anyone knows me you can contact me at the Email address Ta
I once attended St. Monica's Catholic School in Bootle, Liverpool, England in 1936. I'm looking for my classmates.
Hi just came across this site,anyone remember me from 61-64 attended ruffwood school,I used to live in warrenhouse rd northwood,my best friend was steven kelly,it would be great to hear from him again.
Hi I used to go to Cherryfield school , then Simonswood school, then on to Brookfield left school 62 , got married and left Kirkby 71 , still go back every week .
went to simonswood school onto brookfield comp at the time opened by harold wilson m.p.
if you would like to see some news reel footage of huyton internment camp go to
Memories of Kirkby is on Facebook. There's some excellent old photos of the pupils and schools. Email me if you can't find it and I will send you a link.
I am researching the Walker family. Edward (Ted) was under butler to Lord Derby, living in St James's Square, London, in 1903 and at Whitegate Lodge in 1911,. Who is the archivist for Lord Derby as I would like to research the servant records?
Pete Longman,
Jenny Bush,
Check out the new memories of Kirkby site, brought back lots of happy childhood memories
webmaster, how do i change to my new email address.would not let me send on it but still accepts my defunct one new email is
what did the name of woolfall heath sec mod get
hi my name is katie ahmed,(was ward) i was born 2/7/1985, in whiston hospital knowsley, i was put in to foster care at a very young age, along with my other siblings, my birth mother is carol ann swinburn, she was born in sleaford lincs, i dont now much about her, maybe she has left the country, not sure, i have been told that she may of, but if any one knows any one by this small info i give pls contact me
Moved to Kirkby as a 2 year old with my parents and brother Kevin, sister Agnes in 1955 still living in Kirkby. Went to the best school ever St Lawrences when Mr Cunningham was our headmaster. My mum Agnes Byrne worked at the Commonwealth Curtains Co which was owned by Canadians (not sure if they were brothers) My dad Pat Byrne worked at Campbell & Isherwood. Me and my sister worked at John Dickinson's Co. Ltd and my brother Kevin Byrne worked at the Co-op all in Kirkby !!! x
Can anyone tell me why the King George V playing fields in Prescot is known as Browns field? Thank you.
Researching Brennan/Unsworth family, Westhoughton, UK around yr 1908 Can anyone help
TRYING TO TRACE jOAN moran now know as dixon married to christopher j dixon maybe one daughter eilleen elizabeth any infornation would be a great help .
Hello again. Trying to trace the Family of James Perry, dob around 1916, I think he had 2 or 3 sons but think had at least one son James born in the early 40's and lived in Whiston at the time. Not sure of the time factor but later in life he had a grocer shop in Dragons Lane near Whiston Hospital but later sold it and moved to Cronton. Please, any info or leads would be helpful however small.
Trying to find whereabouts of Marilyn Maddocks who married Angus Johnstone in 1964 had a son Paul?
Check out Memories of Kirkby on Facebook now on the new format. 1,500 photographs of Kirkby and its people and a membership of 2755 Kirkbyites lots of ex pats. Look forward to seeing you there.
Trying to find Terry Keyhole. I was just young at the time we met back in 1981-1982. He came to visit his grandad in Denstone Cresent, Pagemoss, Huyton. He had a brother called Lee and an auntie called Jenny. Not sure what his mothers name was. I think his brother died .... I know he use to hang about Princess Drive, Lordens Road back in his younger days. Also trying to find Alan Walker from Princess Drive. We grew up together. He has 2 brothers and one sister called Ann. Thank you for reading my add. I do hope some one can help me.
I am looking for Marie Higgins.
Went to huyton modern secondary school to 1959, also longview, and stockbridge lane juniors, left huyton 1967, served 27 years firefighter and operational watch commander nuclear fire and rescue service (BNFL) retired. Now fire safety and training consultant.Would like to hear from any body who may have known me in huyton in the 60s.
just wondering going back 20 years or more, did the makro ever sell minks fur coats then at the price of £900
Hi, jusy wondering if anyone cares to recall kirkby boys club 1968 1974 when i helped out running the club with frank munn . we had some fantastic footballers and characters and good times. paul bolan ,jimmy wilson , paul wilson , hattie gallagher mike whelan bernie jones , bobby dillon ,billy burns r.i.p., the youth nights were also brilliant. hope you are all well
originally from huyton trying to look up old mates
I am seeking the history of Bullens Farm at Kirkby. I think it is where my ancestors farmed: Hugh Bullen (c.1800-61), his son Richard Bullen (1840-after 1900) etc. It was at Broad Lane End, Briton Brow, next to Athertons House.
Another great site that ties into this is MEMORIES OF KIRKBY on Facebook. Over 1,000 photos of the area, all the schools and many students and teachers.
Came across this site whilst trying to look up archives for the Prescot Reporter Circa 1956-1960. My email address should have 'om' on the end but the space allowed would not take it. I attended Prescot Grammar from 1953 to 1958 and Eccleston Primary from 1950-1953 anybody remember me please feel free to get in touch.
live in mosscroft huyton went to mosscroft school also the bektts then park way
URGENT REPLY NEEDED PLEASE AS AM VISITING PRESCOT ON SUN 17TH 18TH 19TH FOR RESEARCH. does anyone know where the records for the Petty Sessional Division of Prescot from 1948 are held. Have tried Huyton library, St Helens etc, no luck They MUST be somewhere. HELP NEEDED
I am looking 4 a Thomas Lain was Randles he lived in Huyton then went 2 live in Birkenhead when he was about 13 he will be about 46 now. His mother's name was May. He worked in a wood yard I think
I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of Whitfield farm, Old Hut Lane. I'm doing some genealogical research and the name keeps coming up, yet I can find very little mention of it on the net. Any info would be great appreciated!
Love this site brings back lots of memories of my time in Kirkby lived there from 1957 till 1977. Went to Simonswood School 58 my Dad used to work there as a caretaker in them days. Lived in Minstead Avenue where simonswood was.
good to see there are some of the old guard still standing, centre 63 founder member when it was run by dave woodhouse and was sighted next to the 1st kirkby scout hall at ruffwood school, and shacklady,s tuck shop
Anyone know the whereabouts of Gary Foy from Tower Hill in Kirkby, also James Rigby and Andrew Eccles (kidder) also from Kirkby?
LOOKING FOR CO WORKERS OF HERBERT EVERALL WORKPLACE FORD FACTORY HALEWOOD BETWEEN 1964 + 1996.
I am trying to trace anybody who knew Lillian Wilkinson (nee Hewitt) who lived in Delph Cottages, Knowsley in the 1950s. I believe she may have a daughter living in Canada.
Hi, anyone attend Ruffwood Comp 1980-85? I was in Nightingale, our housemaster was slobberchops Mr Keane would be great to hear from fellow ex pupils, I miss those years x
Hi would like to hear from anyone that was in Mr Edward's class. My name was Carol Campion. I left Brookfield 1984 be lovely to here fom anyone in my class.
Please disregard my previous references to James Perry Dragons Drive, wrong J Perry. I apologise to the Perry's that used to live there, I have been informed there was another Jimmy Perry that used to work at BICC then later owned a corner shop in Dragons Lane. He would also now be in his 80s or early 90s. He sold the shop but if anyone can give me info on him or his sons I would be greatful. Unfortunately there seems to be a lot of Perry's in the area but hopfully not many with an address in Dragons Lane etc. ps Been getting a lot of disturbing junk mail from Africa saying they are getting my e-mail from this site.
If you are interested in Liverpool & Wirral from 70s to 2011. Have a look at this flickr photostream.There are lots of places that no longer exist.
My grandfather, Peter Thomas Wearing, (originally spelled "Waring") was born in Tarbock in 1855. His father, Joseph Waring, was a blacksmith in Tarbock as was his grandfather, William Berry. Joseph Waring and William Berry, together with their wives, are buried in the churchyard of St. Michael's, Huyton.
Any one out there ,that went to St Doms.Iwent there from 1947and left in 1957-8,and also went to the Eddies Orphanage,when the new doms was getting built.I had some great mates when I was there ie Richie Maguire,Matty Barigan who I met recently, John Tommo,Archie Rimmer Georgie Robbo,Lenny Cambell,Mick Levons and loads of lads that I played Footie with,for the Doms teams,and also Huyton & prescot schools representative team.If anyone of you are reading this mail give us a line and I would like to meet up with you.They were the best days of my life,as there were no scallies like there are these days,and we loved hanging around with each other.Some other names that have just come to mind are Dom Cullen,Vic Martindale John Seddon.I lived in 42 Southdean road.Hope to hear soon.Ta ra
hi did anyone have paranormal experience in gilescroft walk kirkby in the early 70s i lived there then
Trying to discover the reason why ancestor born Knowsley early 1800s left for Australia approx 1830s. His name was william Henry Ormsby Little Tyrer. Possible parents William and mary nee Branwood all from Knowsley. William senier may have been a saddler. William junior a carpenter, any details of social history would be appreciated, regards from Carol.
Hi Sophie Allan Hewitt is my brother & moved to Australia in the 60s,we lived on the Maypole Estate before moving to Homefarm Rd,Allan was born in 1943,I was born 1943.Would like you to get in touch.
I was a student at the Malayan Teachers College in Kirkby in 1960-1961
Hello, I was wondering if anyone went to school with a lady named Jennifer Harrison she would have lived in Shepton Road Huyton around 1965 - 68 and would have attended the local secondary modern. I am researching my family tree and have hit a dead end the family moved around 69 - 70. If anyone could help that would be great or if the lady herself sees this even better! Thank you - great site.
left Prescot Grammar 1959 & lived South Africa & New Zealand since 1965.
Went to ruff wood school 1971-1976". Was in shackle ton house. Married my wife maureen 11 years ago. She attended ruff wood 1971-1976 and was in Shakespeare. Her name was Maureen board man. Her dad was caretaker of the flats facing.
Looking for former friends who attended Huyton Hey (Seel Road) secondary modern school in the early 1960's
st joseph infant school riversley park nuneaton between years 1963 till 1969 can you remember who the headmasters name was also deputy heads thankyou
Would like to trace Thomas James Perry born in 1943 in Whiston and lived at 15 Dragons Drive as a child. His father was James Perry who died in 1989 and I think his mother was Rita Mather but not sure about that. Thomas lived for a while at 15 Weelsby Grove in Grimsby but moved on, have no idea where. If anyone has any info on Thomas Perry or his siblings please contact me, it's quite important. Very good site, very useful
looking to contact june fletcher, she went to park brow school in 1956 think she went to brookfield after that, lived in birkin close, southdene kirkby. sister name is christine, she sent me a birthday card after many years. did not put her married name, said she would call but our number has since changed, any help would be appreciated she was my BFF
Does anyone know what happened to the Price sisters they lived in William Roberts Avenue, Westvale in the middle flat. Think there was 4 of them Linda Pam Carol cant remember other one. The dads name was Peter, had a dog called Tanya didnt like me just wondering how they all are.
Looking for Barbara Edwards.. worked with her in the 1970's in Woodburn Oregon at Birdseye frozen foods, She then moved to Portland and that is the last time i saw her
anyone remember steve tony chris elly?
Futher to my post yesterday, My name is Jeffrey Walsh, my parents lived at Bretherton road, Prescot, My Parents names were Margaret Walsh nee Bibby & Peter Walsh, they were married on the 18th Feb 1950. my mother Died in 1952 and I was born in 1951, Both my parents worked at BICC...any info would be great as I know nothing at all about my Mother, as far as I know she lived at Longton Lane, Rainhill and her mother was called Sarah Ellen Bibby...Thank you.
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Hi, I am trying to trace any photo of my mother she died when I was 10months old, over the years have asked all my surviving family but no one for some reason would tell me anything about her or provide a photograph, I did have one in the 1960's but got lost on a house move, my wife has tried tracing through the newspaper library in london to see if there was a wedding photo but turned up nothing, I recently got a copy of my parents marriage certificate and they were married in 1950 at Chapel of the Blessed Virgin ever Immaculate and St Joseph in Prescot. Any Help would be appreciated.
Hello, really enjoy perusing your web site and very informative at times.
1438 Prescot Air Cadets will be celebrating its 70th Anniversary.
Does anyone know of a James Perry from Whiston who was a comittee member of the BICC Social Club in Scotchbarn Lane between 1973-1986. I think he may be deceased as he would now be in his 90s but any info on him or his family would be good
FOR PICTURES OF JANE BEECH FROM 1953 TO 1963 LATE OF 50 WESTERN AVENUE HUYTON EVEN IF YOUR NOT SURE IF ITS HER OR NOT POST ANYWAY PLEASE
I cant get a message to helen jones re john lucas builders is there a fault with her address?
I'm trying to locate the guest book for 2008 onwards without success as I've enjoyed early ones and found people whome I hadn't heard from in years.
update on previous message below about James Perry and Nuttall family of Whiston. I also spend time in London and will be there in April for a few weeks and plan to visit Whiston. I would be sooo happy to receive any message or contact with the James Perry family. Any info would be good as I would like to know a little bit about my Dad although I accept that he is probably now dead as is my Mother who never married therefore I have no siblings except of course the Perry family. I am married with 2 sons who both live in London and are both as eager as I am to make contact. Please get in touch if you read this message and if anyone reads this who knows the Perry family please pass it on. Many thanks, Tessa Cole
would like any info on James Perry of Whiston. If he is still alive he would be in his 90s. I know he had 3 sons probably born in the 40s but not sure if any children born after the war. He worked at the BICC and have been told that he worked with a chap by the name of Nuttall also of Whiston and lived in Dragons Road.Any info would be good as James Perry is my father and I have no info on him. I was born in 1946 and had no contact but as I am doing a family tree it would be nice to fill in the blanks. If any of the Nuttall family read this then please get in touch also. I would also be more than pleased to hear from the Perry family as well.
looking for any information associated with John Lucas and Son builders. my grandfather worked for them for a very long time and i'm interested in anything to do with this company
am looking 4 an old friend linda field who lived in delaware crescent westvale kirkby she married an went 2 live in canada dont knoe her married name. i would realy love 2 hear from u or anyone who might know of ur wereabouts.
ATTENDED/ 1980/1985 Sacred Heart Infants/Juniors Primary Westhead Avenue Northwood Kirkby Liverpool L33 ATTENDED/1985/1986 the last year of St Gregorys before commercing with St Kevins 1986/1990 All Saints High School Southdene Kirkby L32
hi ,i,m keith hooley still have family in kirkby went to st chad,s and ruffwood left 1971 john and dot hooley where my parents ,brothers kevan and kieron emily campbell is our aunt ,makes agood read the guestbook ,also michael mordaunt leaves not far from me in melbourne he was in 1 sheakespeare with me 1970 1971 small world cheers aussie keith
Looking for relatives of Winifred Constantine of Liverpool, England
looking for my brothers son thomas randles he will be about 46 now his mothers name was may randles i think he went to live in birkenhead if you no thomas could you let me no i would love to no how he is geting on
Iam planning a visit to England this year would like to look up old friends of mine and my family,used to live in Sugar Lane Knowsley mom Dolly Spackman sister Barbara.contact at email att.
DOES ANYONE NO WHAT HAPPEND TO THE FRENCH FAMILY LIVED 29 BELTON RD HUYTON THANKS
knowsley woolfall secondary modern 1957.-1961
just thought i would drop a line to say how impressed i am at the new pictures and stories about lpool that has been added to the net.thank you to those responsible.i,m also ecstatic about google earth,the world seems to be shrinking.i like to think i,m taking a drive to and around,any where i choose,i was drawn to tears seeing how kirkby oops! knowsley has changed since i left in1967,but enough remains to bring back memories that otherwise would have been forgotten.Never thought i would be typing on a computer at 58 yrs old,i noticed that st lawrences church is down also the maissonettes on Lydbury crescent #12 was our house.still like to hear from anyone from around there during 50s 60s.
Still looking for JOYCE ANDERS, twin of MARGARET, lived in 4Os in Dragon Drive, Whiston and in late 5Os Cross Lane before moving in 6Os to Melbourne, I understand Margaret still lives in Merseyside. Many thanks to anyone who can help. Sylvia Howarth.
hoping to find family in Bootle, Liverpool. My mothers family name is Ellison.
It seems like many others, I came across this website purely by accident, and it's really interesting to read peoples comments about the places I grew up in like Huyton/Knowsley and Liverpool. I knew a lot of kids from the Knowsley "prefab estate" as they attended Knowsley Woolfall secondary modern school, I then lived in Huyton, Barkbeth Rd. We all became close mates, long after leaving school! Obvious early friends were (in no particular order)Pete Coy, Roy Burdette,Brian(Harry)Harrington,Johnny Johnson,Rita Dears, Carol Woodward,Barbra Henshaw etc. Others I met from the estate who are still friends to this day are; Eddie Krol, Ian Cambell, Trevor Davies, I've got great memories of our "capers" on the estate after school! lots of "teenage Stuff" some of you may recall! some of us learned to play guitar/drums etc. and went on to form "groups" one lad who did make the "big time" was Tommy Evans, sadly not with us now, but should be in your local "hall of fame" (check him out on google)Anyway, My name's Jim (Jimmy)Mawer, I now live in Spain, and, I'd like to wish everyone all the best.(ps. my era was the 50s at school, and I left Huyton for London in 1966)
does any one no what happend eddie bully french of belton rd huyton worked coop in pilch lane early 60 joined RAF
Hello All
Attended Whiston Secondary Modern School from 1957 to 1962. A big thanks to Mr Fairclough my chemistry teacher. Partly thanks to his encouragement I, a dozy lazy pupil, finally became a chemistry teacher and, although retired for nearly eight years as Head of Chemistry at Whitby Community College after 25 years service in the 'North Riding' I'm still teaching indirectly via 'Doc Brown's Chemistry' at http://www.docbrown.info !
would like to no what happend to pat french of belton rd huyton
i went to roby comp in 1978 and had good memories there i even went to st michaels as well we had a schhol reunion and it was good that was 3 yrs ago try and get another one organised
does anyone know a mr gerry roache from st johns from 1980's
does anyone have any information,on bob tootill,houemaster,(bede)early1960,s.st kevins comp,kirkby merseyside.thank you.
Hi im looking for info on george maddocks not sure if thats the correct spelling of his surname! I believe him to be my father. He was in the military with my uncle tony heffield , i believe he also worked for lord sefton. He was from the anfield area of liverpool . I would appreciate a ny info
I went to Halsnead School from l946 and then Whiston Secondary School from l952-l956 - want to trace Joyce Anders who wanted to contact me about 8 years ago, last place known Melbourne. Also Jean Spooner, her dad had Spooners Cycle Shop in Prescot, last heard living in Jo,burg S.A.
I went to St.Dominics secondary school when Mr Grangier was the head.It wasnt the happiest time of my life but it would still be nice to know what happened to people.Mrs Brean was the head of the junior school.Mr Swift the deputy head.
I have just stumbled across this site after recently discovering my ancestors who lived in and around Huyton during the 1800's. I love that web site.
Any body attend Parr Central Sec Mod from 1962 to 1968 would love to here from any old class mates (John Mclroy, Jean Foster Kevin Gannon and any others)
Grandfather George Curd Coachman and Groomsman Lord Derby 1890s, father George born Sugar Lane Knowsley.Anyone got info?
I am looking for any photographs or information about the Police Station on Archway road. My grandad was the policeman there with my dad and his family in the late 50's early 60's. The family name was Wearden and my grandad was called James and my Nanna, Annie.
Looking for relatives of ERIC LLOYD. He lived at 20 GILBERT ROAD, WHISTON. He died in August 1968. Thankyou.
I have just returned from a two week holiday back to see my family in Kirkby after almost 16 years since my last trip.I used to go to Ruffwood school 1960 - 1964 but alass it's no more, what a horrible building they have erected on the corner of County Road and Ruffwood Drive, this a school!When driving past this new school, 2 boys were climbing over the fence to escape, i don't blame them. Even went to the Friday markets at the centre, some good buys.Went to see the Albert Docks, great and Liverpool 1 even better.Had a great time will come back in a couple of years.
Did you go to Prescot Grammar, Prescot Girls Grammar or Prescot Comprehensive School? Then vist www.prescotian.info for a site full of nostalgia and over 2300 former pupil contact details.
Looking for LES/WALTER(not sure which)DEVITT school friend from HUYTON SEC;MODERN,Rupert Road,1942/45 period.
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re suez crisis 1956 after n/s demob in 1955 i was attached to 82 port operations reg,t army emergency reserve the squadron i was in 173 port-maintainance mostly came from the old liverpool dockboard employees does anyone know where i can aquire the transpotation arm badge with wavy lines
Trying to contact Fred Carr a good friend circa 1955 time.He lived in Bruton Rd Huyton attended Prescot Grammar School.On leaving school worked for a short time for "Scotts bread"prior to starting an apprenticeship in the printing industry.
Hi,great site.Does anyone have any info about the fire in 1978.It was supposed to be a circus tent went on fire???Loss of lives and some unidentified.Any help with info would be much appreciated.Thank you,Liz
what a great site, i went to overdale then on to ruffwood, i would like to find old friends that was in ruffwood shakespear or darwin house from 75 80 or anyone who can remember me, keep up the good work
Hi, Great site.
Hi I am trying to trace a lady by the name of Kay (nee) Nolan who in 1950 worked at Littlewoods Pools, Walton, house 55 Charnock Road, Liverpool, Merseyside L67 1AB. My father Denis Wakefield who at that time was in the royal navy, had docked at liverpool, met kay when visiting - they use to go dancing. Father is still dancing but just needs to change his dancing partner. I wish I could dance like him, I am Paul Wakefield looking on behalf of father, as father has no computer. If anyone living in Merseyside or used to live in Liverpool, Merseyside can help us - Kay may still be in Liverpool but probably not at Littlewoods. Thank you for your time. PW on behalf of DCW
Looking for Ann Griffiths who lived off Bluebell Lane in 1976 She was my bridesmaid in that year and I would love to find out what she has been doing allthis time
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MARY VALE CONVENT JUNIOR SCHOOL
Hi Everyone - Anyone out there who is due to retire in 2011 at 60 or, anyone attend Ruffwood Comp between 1961 - 1967 (Nightingale House) or any other House Block during this period. I would love to make contact. I am also on SKYPE.
I was a student at the Malayan Teachers College in Kirkby in 1960-1961
G,day my name is Richard McCauley, I am trying to contact any relatives of Mr Richard McCauley, born in balbriggan ,Ireland (now deceased)I know he married and had twin boys, John and Philip and a daughter Patricia, all born about1955-1960and were born in the Bristol area, I was told patricia was thought to be living in the Plymouth area. I was born in scarborough Yorkshire in 1945 and now live in Australia. thanks R A McCauley.
hello went to st aloysuis from 55 to 65 got married when i was 20 moved to haydock lived there 6 years then moved to ashton in makerfeild .then in 84 emigrated to south africa [[east london]]had 14 years fantastic time .kids came back here so could not be there and them here i have a joinery buisness in my class some names tommy cane..terry keating john heinz harry turner geoge greenhalgh.george porter.joey johnston john gavin girls angela kerr .joan kelleher.joan forshaw.eileen mains christine finnigan cathleene emmett and rita pickering do you remember she used to cry when it used to thunder also tommy kelly pah oreilly kevin burns anthony redhead..
Would like to contact Julia Gordon who attended Knowsley Longview School and lived across from the shops in Longview. I don't know Julia's married name but I do remember that she had two brothers one named Reece and three sisters, Audrey, Norma & Beryl. If you remember Julia, or me (Carol Mooney, then), please contact me.
Trying to find my best man from 1963 Alan Sumpter lived by the bridge in Huyton Quarry fathers name Stan mothers name Olive went to America came back and formed a packingage company down south,any help to find him would be very much appreciated
Carol Jones, you could apply for a copy of your parent's marriage licence, that would have their DOB on it. You can get it from The General Register Office, probably online.
Tried adding to the guestbook, but see that my comments are not there...am I using the right method (I put them in here........
Hi All
The Prescot Roll of Honour commemorates the 300+men of Prescot who fell in the Great War, and also those who served and returned.
Tony Hickey never left an email address. Does anyone know it. Pete
Hi, I saw that Tony Hickey from Lydney Rd was looking for people who knew him. I used to go to school with you Tony. I used to live in Greenway Close. I think we were in the same class. I started work in Guinness Exports and you were an apprentice electrician. I've been in New Zealand since 1967.
I was born on January 15, 1937 in Childwall to Peggy Elizabeth and Hugh Arthur Jones. I was told we moved to Wrexham where my brother Peter was born. My mother and brother have died and doubt my father is still alive, not having contact with him for many years. I was christened in Childwall but have been unable to find dates of birth of both my parents because they said it was none of my business to know. Does anyone know if the church would have any record since the info. is not listed on my birth certificate. Thanks for any help you can provide.
Hi i'm looking for information about the melody family who lived on knowsley lane in the 70's and 80's.
I went to Whiston Secondary Modern in the 50s Played on the BICC Rounders and basketball teams- Lived in Station Road, Prescot. Trying to locate Maureen and Teresa Conby - last heard Maureen lived in Birkenhead. Would love to hear from anyone who thinks they might know me.
hi to all my cousins from my dads family my dads name is mr thomas mcculloch every one called him tom lived at 39 hogarth road kirkdale back inthe 30s 40s my granmother alice and aunty ann both of them past away in the early 60s any of my cousins of lal .bella fanny noras family iam trying to get hold of any photos or my dads dad ww.1 medal please can you pass em on to me thankyou your cousin billy lot of love
hi i know this sounds weird, but i lived in gilescroft walk behind the roughwood pub from 62-73, does anyone in the area remember any paranormal exoeriences, as our flat was, we think haunted.
Hello! Does anybody remember the butchers in Huyton Village ran by a man called David Bennett. I believe he also had a butchers in Old Swan. I would most grateful if anybody can provide any information about his whereabouts or could pass on my email for him to contact me. Thanks!!
Im trying to locate a company that was in knowsley around the 1960's/1970's, I remember it being called Trenthams in Kirkby Industrial Estate and Oliver Ricks Commercials on Orrell Lane! Anyone have anymore info for me on these two companies?
Hi Brian Williams from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, do you know Irene Culverston nee Whelan, my wife Lilian's mum, used to live by Whitakers funeral parlour? Her dad was a chief petty officer in the Royal Navy on HMS Prince of Wales, he was under HRH Lord Mountbatten. Lil's father comes from Ullswater Street off Breckfield Road. Brian, do you remember the olley factory and the coffin factory? When I was fifteen I left school, I had a job in the paint factory only 3 months my mum and dad said where are you working son? I said cheekly to them the n.i.c. They said what! I reply Northern Industrial Chemicals on Ashcroft Road, by the concrete works, next door to Arthur Greens Metals. Any one, do you know Mr John Franklin the boilerman in the old Quarry Green? Last time I saw Mr Franklin he was in his late 70's, 3 years ago. Does any one remember the sunday school big tent off Quarryside Drive facing Simonswood schools? I still know a lot about Kirkby in the fantastic 50's. Bye for now I must sign off now Billy Mac
Lived at 62 Calgarth road page moss.Anybody remember the Weston's?
Nice to hear from you William McCulloch.I am 61 years old and grew up in Kirkby- Southdene. We moved to Kirkby from Breck Reoad Anfield in 1953. There were not many houses in Kirby when we moved there and no schools. I had to go to Quarry Green school and one of the teachers used to pick me up at the junction of Broad Lane and County Road. Northwood did not have any housing then and you could walk across fields from Southdene to Quarry Green. I remember the white square houses oppisite Q G school. Then i went to Simonswood school until Park Brow opened, stayed there until i went to Ruffwood in 1960. Left Ruffwood in 64.I remember the aeroplane dump, on the estate, we used to go and play in the bombers and had a geat time. Also the seven hills, the old underground rail bunkers from the war.The BTC were we used to get world war 2 tin hats, as they made them there.Walking from Park Brow across filds to St Chads and Kirkby railway station. Taking the train up to Rainford. I remember the trams from the Cherrytree pub to Liverpool.The great time in Spinny woods and the woods that were there before they built the Delco and Otis and Kraft on Morgate road. The long walks down Morgate road to the shop in the old farm by were the Kraft is now. Blackburns farm at the end of Britenside Ave where the Boffin is now. The corn field next to Park Brow school, when it was a real corn field.
I WAS BORN IN WALTON 1ST APRIL 1950 I LIVED IN KIRKBY ALL MY LIFE I LIVED AT 50A QUARRY GREEN I WENT TO SIMONSWOOD INFANTS THEN ON TO THE JUNIORS SCHOOL AT AGE 11 I WENT TO RUFFWOOD SCHOOL TILL I WAS FIFTEEN LEFT SCHOOL FOR WORK I KNOW SOME HISTORY OF KIRKBY WE HAD TENNIS COURTS NOW IS A OLD PEOPLES CARE HOME WILLIAM BIRCH THE LOCAL MILK MAN TAYLORS WHOLESALES VAN DR AINSWORTH KATEY THE OLD STEAM TRAINS AND THE TRAMS THE 92 BUS STOPS AT FAZAKERLEY WE HAD TO WALK HOME TO QUARRY GREEN FLATS THE OLD USA BASE CAMP IN THE WAR THE AIRY DUMP BACK OF KIRKBY ST GREGORYS SCHOOL NOW ALL SAINTS THE OLD CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL FACEING RUFFWOOD SCHOOL NOW A HOUSES ON THE LAND THE OLD CHURCH HALL BE CAME CENTTRE 63 THE QUARRY GREEN SCHOOL THE OLD QUARRY GREEN SHOPS APPLETONS, THE SWEET SHOP MACSWHEN WE WERE YOUNG TOMMY BILLY THATS ME CAROL AND PHILLIP WE WENT TO SUNDAY SCHOOL AT THE OLD HALL IN THE QURRY GREEN SCHOOL HALL OR THE OLD HALL WAS A CHURCH HALL BE FOR CENTRE 63 TOOK OVER ALSO WE HAD TO WALK DOWN TO THE OLD ST CHADS CHURCH EVERY OTHER MONTH PHEW ITS ALOT TO REMEMBER WHEN WE WHERE YOUNG IAM 60 YEARS OLD NOW LOTS MORE TO COME I JUST GET MY THINKING CAP ON DO YOU REMEMBER PENDLETONS ICE CREAM FACTORY ON THE KIRKBY EASTATE OF LEES ROAD NEXT DOOR TO DOWNLAND BEDDING FACEING YHE BIRDSEYE FACTORY AND NEXT DOOR TO SENSONWOODS OR NAMED SHIFRINS THEN HYGENA WHITE SPACE WELL AS YOU KNOW PENDLES ICES A THREE PENNY TWICER WHICH HAS ICECREAM IN SIDE TWO LOLLY ICES FOR A PENNY ON ASUNDAY WHEN I WAS A KID I GO DOWN TO THE PLAYING FIELDS AT THE BACK OF SARAHS COTTAGE SWEET SHOP TO WATCH FOOTBALL IN THE WINTER CRICKET IN THE SUMMER WE HAD A SPORTS DAY THE OLD QUARRY GREEN CLUB IN THE FIFTEES UP AT THE OLD REPLICAR WARICK TOWER WAS A PIG FARM TAKEN OVER BY RUFFWOOD ,ST KEVINS,OVERDALE WAS BUILT ON THE LAND NOW A NEW LEARNING CENTRE AND HOUSES DO YOU REMEMBER THE GREEN GODDESS FIRE ENGINES ALSO THE TRAMS WAS CALLED THE GREEN GODDESS THE NUMBER 44 TRAM CAR DOWN THE EAST LANCS ROAD TO KIRKBY TO LIVERPOOL CITY ONLY A PENNY FOR A CHILD IN QUARRYGREEN ON THE CORNATION DAY OF OUR QUEEN IN JUNE 3RD 1953 WE ALL HAD APARTY ON THE BIG SQUARE I WAS DRESSED UP AS A CLOWN AS MY MUM SAID DO ANY ONE AT THE OLD SIMONSWOOD IN THE YEAR OF THE 50;S TEACHERS NAMES MR WOODS MR WELSBY MR LEAVING MR VERNON MR NORMAN RAILTON THE HEAD MASTER WAS OUR GAMES TEACHER OUT OF SCHOOL HE WAS A FOOTBALL REF HE ALSO HAS ABROTHER AHEAD MASTER OF OVERDALE SCHOOL AN MRS PENDLETON AND MRS EVANS I WAS IN CLASS 1 6n ,2 6n ,3 6n.4 6n till i was 15 then left school for work in the 60,s do you remember the heavy thunders storms the floods and in the winter heavey snow storms up to our knees remeber the genral strike no buses black outs i do if any one knows what i print please get in touch thankyou thi all i can remember my young days buy for now mr william mcculloch
GREAT READING.ME AND MY TWIN JOE WENT TO ST KEVS KIRKBY 1972-1977 LIVED IN WESTVALE.WE HAVE A YOUNG BRO MICHAEL WHO ALSO WENT TO THE KEVS.TOMMY MURPHY
I can recall the red sandstone "landmark,"resting stone" on St Lawrences Church land.We used to live in Kersey Rd,from 58 to 2006.I believe theres a Doctors surgery there now.
While on night shift today 9/9/10 I happenened on Whiston/Rainhill as I lived here from 1949 until I emigated to WA in 1970 I attened Whiston sec modern from 1960-1964
lived in kirkby 1956/1972 left ruffwood school.anyone remember me?
any one remember brookfield school around 1974 to 1979
john graham asks does any body remember the name of butchers shop facing the Railway pub? i lived in westvale 1967-1987
i am looking for a victoria ann green she went to parkway or parkview school with my mum karen jones if anyone know's her or has any information on her PLEASE let me know THANKS
MY GT GRANDFATHER WAS BORN AT NINE ELMS KNOWSLEY IN 1865.CAN ANYONE TELL ME IF THIS IS A COTTAGE OR HOUSE??,IS IT STILL STANDING TODAY.MANY THANKS FOR ANY HELP.
looking at comments funny as 1 said born 1944 and went to comprehensive school 1989 u would of been 45 lol oh and as 4 doris evanson looks like we have the same mum then only she lives in crewe and my father lives in winsford david mcdean as doris adop me at birth i have all details as well as contact with doris regards [tracey evanson] now mizzy
ST Kevins......great days, great lads, great teachers.....Still got the scars from Mr. Cooney's strap!!!.......Regards to all.
h.WHAT A SITE ..PT.2 just a followup to my 1st visit.i dont know if anyone else experiences the same flood of memories both good and bad..that seem to be important to oneself but n so important to others iwould like to share some of mine with you...iwas at 55 hibbert st in1952 i remember playing across the street on site of a bombed out bldg for hours.if you are fam with hayworth st close your eyes and go back to any sat morning rain or shine.large barrows lined both sides of the street all the way up round the bend sidewalks jammed with shoppers merchants yelling out prices of their wares..sights sounds smells of a true scouse (Lpool)neighbourhood.Alas it all had to come to an end.We moved to kirkby!!!12 lydbury Cr we had every thing you could want.St lawrences Sch football field just b ehind us church and school one side park brow pub and shops on other in front was the rose garden (the rosie)then up kerseyRd tbroad lane Within them boundaries lived the most down to earth,Get on with it!collection of people.Ive watched for but never seen a movie or documentory of kirkby circa 60s or 70s I have read guestbooks of Lpool and knowsley (in canada its pronounced kirkby)How could you cast a movie like that!! Anyway....Who remembers the swing in Spinney Woods?airplane factory,collecting ay nd gaurding bommy wood.riding the 15D to norris green baths the springboard was my limit.Or the 92 to queen st baths thrippence for as long as you want.Remember tinsleys farm and van or any of them Pk brow Henlow Ave et al.I guess they were the forerunners to convenience stores.I like to think I developed my work ethic growing up amongst the strongest willed people youcould ever imagine.I remember riding my bike @ 5am to Mainbrace getting picked up w/others to pick beans at a farm,getting paid daily meant i would be able contribute to houskeeping and keep a little for The baths,or pigeon food.I hear they took down most of the maissonnnette in kirkby,(asbestos?).I`d like to hear from or about any one who remembers the Blundell`s from No12 josiejohn jenkins,kids marion ronnie brian and john,healys,hunts taylors robert wright from findon rd I`m going to signoff now save some for another time
WHAT A SITE...just wondering if anyone can remember these names and places from southdene in 60s we emigratd to canada in 67 back afew times but lost contact...lydbury crescent at No 12 from new til 67 neighbours jenkinses whites caves armstrongs wafers lucases around the corner the bibbys ratrays walkers not to forget best mate ray gardener.went to rushy hey school and brookfield high purcel house til 1967 love to hear from anyone mentioned or knows any info to reminisce and keep contact
Came accross this site by accident, have read some of the comments, very interesting. I attended St Columba's school on Knowsley Lane it was known as the "White House when I was there". I left school in 1953 and went to work in Vernons pools at Bowring Park.Left Liverpool early 1962 for AUSTRALIA. I would like to contact a Bernadette Woollam who was one of my bridesmaids when I got married at St Columba's Church, Hillside Ave, Huyton, UK. If any of Bernie's sister's are on this site, they may be able to help.My married name is Fitzgerald, didn't change it much did I. Great site thank you.
Just found this site, I went to Ruffwood School Kirkby between 1960 - 1964. Lived in Southdene near the Boffin.Went to Park Brow before Ruffwood. Second eldest of 8, my sister Valerie also went to Ruffwood, the others all went to Brookfield. Been in Australia since 1971, only been back a couple of times.
I was born in Western ave in 1944 and lived in the bungalows until 1949 when we moved to a brand new council house in St Johns Road-Huyton.So the Bungalows really existed!
I attended Knowsley Maypole Primary School, on Tingle Peg Lane in the 'Old Estate' as it was affectionately known.
hey i went to ruffwood comp 1979 to untill 1984. wot a ball we had mr barnes head teacher and mr railton the deputy. anyone attended in this era get in touch for a catchup
I enjoyed reading the information about Knowsley. Looks like a very nice place with interesting history. I'll keep reading.
very good site i cant keep off it
I'm looking for anyone who remembers the Birches of Dragon Lane Prescot in the 1940's/1950's/1960's. Samuel and Eliza Birch and their sons Roy and Alan(Kevin). Samuel Birch was active in the unions and held a council seat.
MY NAME WAS JOAN LAWLOR NOW SPEELMAN I LIVED IN 59 CARTMEL ROAD HUYTON AND WENT TO STOCKBRIDGE LANE INFANTS SCHOOL FROM 1952 TO 1959 UNTILL WE MOVED TO AUSTRALIA IF ANY ONE WAS THERE AT THE SAME TIME COULD YOU PLEASE EMAIL ME AND ME KNOW IT WOULD BE NICE TO CATCH UP AGAIN
I went to park view school in the 50's we use to walk up charnwood cres to dinas lane then cut through by the cottages onto the park. does anyone remember the little shop in the first cottage? also Mrs Atwell who took the baby class?
Does anyone out there know the whereabouts of George Edward STANLEY. He lived with his family on Elm St. Huyton-with-Roby. His brother and father were named Archie and his mother, Anne.
Hi I wonder if anyone remembers the feeney family who lived around the corner from me in Pinfold crescent southdene Kirkby. Brenda was my best friend at school and she and her family Jimmy, Willy, Maureen and Michael and her mum and dad emigrated to australia in the 60s. Any information would be very much appreciated. Thanks
Does anybody remember the prefabs in Longview Lane Huyton early fifties, now demolished I lived there with my mother and father my name then was Pauline Burton, I can remember Monica Tobin, Carol Perkins, the bungalows were situated on St. Geoges Playing Fields Huyton, Happy times.
Page Moss School Reunion for ex-pupils & teachers is to take place on 17th Septemberf 2010 at the Huyton Suite.
I'm looking to get in touch with Debbie Fletcher from Huyton who went to Page Moss Comprehensive from mid-1970s to early-1980s. Any help appreciated. Thanks.
i would like to find my friend linda dutton who lived in marsdale road huyton i use to live in 59 cartmel road huyton up until 1959 until we went to australia when i was 13 years old when i left hope i can find her somewere if anyone knows of her could you let me know i would love to catch up with her again if see is still alive and kicking
Hi, I am a Rushton on my fathers side and have traced the name back to 1830 where my Great Great Grandad married and lived with Mary Riding in Sugar Lane, knowlsey for many years. they had 4 sons, James, Thomas, Edward, Robert and a daughter Mary. Is there anyone out there with the same family tree.
I have an Ancestor on my fathers side called John Rushton, who married Mary Riding in the middle 1800 and lived in Sugar Lane, Knowsley. Can anyone help.
BEEN ON YOUR SITE BEFORE AND AM STILL WAITING FOR IT TO BE UPDATED!
Good local history and genealogy resource. Keep up the good work. http://www.adrianhobson.com
would like to get in touch with anyone who remembers me from st edmund arrowsmiths school in1965/66.prescot.
I am trying to contact Katrina Joyce Gosling (originally from Torquay Devon). She had a baby boy on 1 April 1981, Whiston Hospital.
hi,grew up in huyton quarry 63-70 lived in russell road,keith adair,stuart corns were my friends later moving to paramout estate,tarbuck rd,does anyone remember me.
Was 2006 when I last made entry on this page. Anyone approaching 60th birthday in 2011-Went to Ruffwood Comp,Nightingale House, left in summer of 1967. Anyone who remembers me, would like to get in touch with a view to meeting old friends.
Hello, I am hoping for a long shot here. I am looking for my long lost aunt Margaret Mary Morgan. Who left Ireland in 1961, when she was 21yrs old to live.... we think at 102 Vine Street, Liverpool 7 and went to work at a local hospital. We think she stayed there until the early 70's.If any knows any info, or worked in a hospital there and think they might be able to help, would be great!
Sophies mention of Home Farm Road in Knowsley brought back some memories. There was a field opposite with a dense hedge, we used to tie cotton to the door knockers, stretch it across the road, hide behind the hedge and make people answer their doors. It took them about 3 trips before they realised what was going on as the third time they would be waiting to catch someone and open the door instantly but find nobody there, rip the cotton off and start yelling threats.
I attended St Kevins KIRKBY from 1968 to 1971 i am living in leigh gtr manchester
Hi, I'm trying to get in touch with someone who's left comments in the guestbook before, but his email address no longer works. His name is Allan Hewitt and, going by the details he's given, I think he must have known my mum growing up in Knowsley. If anyone can put me in touch with him I'd be very grateful.
I went to higherside comprehensive around about 1989 ,and was in the same class as Helen Clarke,Sylvia Hill,Karen Holland etc
Attended Halsnead Primary. And Whiston
Previous post about a Governess at Knowsley Hall, the lady's name was Miss Hornby if anyone has any idea about her.
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Looking to find a few friends of mine.Phil and Frank Kelly of Warrenhouse Road. Joe and John Hennigan of Shacklady Road. Josh D'Arcy of Roughwood Drive.
I grew up in Huyton and came to Canada when I was 15 yrs old. I attended Longview Secondary until 1965. Just wondered if any of the kids I went to school with are still around. My single name was Doyle. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.Thanks Hilary
Does anyone have any photos/details of the ROF factories at Kirkby (which made shells) and the one at Stopgate Lane, Fazackerley (which made Sten and Bren guns and .303 Rifles). My parents both worked at the latter and that is how we came to live in Knowsley (in the bungalows).
Does anyone have any photos of the !st Knowsley Scout Troop from the 1950s. Particularly the scout hut, exterior and/or interior. Or photos of camps in Knowsley Park and the trip to the World Scout Jamboree at Sutton Coldfield (Nr Birmingham) in 1957?
HELLO MY NAME IS JOE LAWSON I WENT TO RUFFWOOD COMP KIRKBY UPTO 1965 WHEN I LEFT TO GO TO SINGAPORE WITH MY FAMILY I AM LOOKING FOR OLD SCHOOL FRIENDS ALSO ANY PHOTOES THAT WHERE IN THE KIRKBY REPORTER NEWSPAPER AT THE TIME WHEN WE LEFT KIRKBY ON 20 OCTOBER 1965 PLEASE GET IN TOUCH IF YOUR OUT THERE E.MAIL ADDRESS JOEBUD1@ VIRGINMEDIA.COM
Looking foran old friend Phillip McDonald who lived in warrenhouse road had a twin brother Patrick and a sister Ruth
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HI,VERY FOND MEMORIES OF BRIDGEFIELD COMP,HALEWOOD.WHICH I ATTENDED FROM 1977 TO 1982.ANY OLD BUDDIES OUT THERE.
Can anyone give me any information as to how I could get in touch with a girl called Karen Anton or Anten who lived in Whiston around 1974 etc I think eound Dragon Lane but not certainabout address been a long time ..
Does anybody remember a man he used to black his face and take Al jolson off
Hi, I have an ancestor who lived at Park Side Lodge in Knowsley in 1861 and was described as a Groom. Does anyone know if this is the same Park Side Lodge belonging to Knowsley Safari Park and would previously have been at Knowsley Hall? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
hi love 2 here from any1 that went parkway in the 70s i left there 1977,so any1 plzz get in touch has any1 seen or heard from vicky green me old mate love 2c her.she left 1 melbury rd in 77 love 2c her.remember mr keen with red hair he came to my wedding and remember pe teacher miss johnson,,any1 from 70s plezz e,mail love to no how every1 is,karen jones now wood] karen109@live.co.uk best years parkway comp stockbridge lane.
could knowsley local history site make a request for new photographs and film of people and places in knowsley.
just been reading this site wonder i anyone knows of a david j mcdean born 1938 in winsford cheshire think he was a builder my mum is a doris evanson who i have regular contact with also from cheshire her married name now is moyle thanks
Hi there, great site. Lived in huyton in there 1970s
Hi there, great site. Lived in huyton in there 1970s
HELLO, MY NAME IS MARIE GURNEY,I WENT MARY VALE CONVENT SCHOOL 1970 UNTIL IT CLOSED IN 1973. THEN HOLY ANGEL'S JUNIOR SCHOOL UNTIL 1975. THEN ONTO ST GREGORY'S GIRLS COMP WHICH NO LONGER EXISTS UNTIL 1981. MY BROTHER IS KEVIN GURNEY (ST KEVINS). MY NAN WINNIE WAS A TEACHING ASSISTANT FOR MANY YEARS IN ST LAURANCE'S SOUTHDENE AND WAS KNOWN AS MRS GURNEY.I'M SURE THERE MUST BE SOMEONE OUT THERE WHO REMEMBERS ONE OF US. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. MARIE XXX
Hi, love the site, looking for lost friends: Colin Robinson or Simon Jones, from Kirkby. Anyone knows them get in touch at my e-mail address: mrdickeymint@aol.com
looking for a old photo of my dad and grandad in 1972 x
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I attended Millbrook primary from 1978-1984 and Ruffwood Comp from 1984-1989 and would be delighted to hear from anyone that attended these schools at the same time.
i went to parr central school left 1965 i lived at xx cotswold grove i would like to hear from school mates
Thank you for an excellent site.I am Peter Veevers and lived in 23 Sedbergh Drive in the old bungalows in Huyton in the 50s and 60s.Went to St aloysius all my school days.What great days they were,lovely people all round though times were tough.I have 3 brothers Dave, Paul and Joseph though they went to St Augustines after we moved to the new houses on Bluebell estate 20 Ardennes road, what luxury after the bungalows!!I remember digging up the garden with dad and finding lots of "treasure" left behind when the area was an interment camp(am I correct?)I loved Huyton in those days, so much has changed!I joined the army cadet unit in liverpool road( the 31st tank regiment it was then, then after a spell as an apprentice plumber joined the regular army Royal Engineers in 1968, which is officially when I left Huyton. I still go back occasionally but so much has changed. I would love to connect with people who recognise the Veevers name from those days, especially from the bungalows and St aloysious from 1955- 1965 and any neighbours from the Bluebell estate.
Great website! You could spend hours on it. I lived at 86 Penrhyn Road from 1946 and recognize many of the names on this site. I went to the Maypole school and Knowsley Woolfall. My mother and sisters still live in Knowsely Village. The old estate was such a wonderful place to grow up, and I look back on my childhood with many fond memories of great neighbors and friends, were doors were left open and everyone helped each other.
I was a pupil at Childwall Valley High School from 1940 - 1947. Several of my classmates came from the Huyton & Roby areas. Would like to hear from any who may read this. Gladys Austin,Marji Lewin,Margaret Wright & Vera Ford are some of thenames I recall. Regards Maureen Aus.
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could any one help i have bean tring to get the photoes up on this site i am looking for photoes of belton road in the 50 thanks for any one that can help me ann randles
hi could any one help me i am looking for a may randles is might have maried a gen she has a son thomas he will be about 46 years now he left huyton about 34 yeares ago i would love to no how he is geting on his mothers name was powell i think thay went to live in birkenhead i thank is mum is a bout 69 i would be very grafell to any one that can help me
Hia all readers. Im still trying to locate Clare Leyland who lived in 64 MOSSBROW ROAD, Huyton. She had a brother, Peter Leyland and a sister whos name i think was Judith Leyland. She married a lad called Stephen Griffiths. They left there about 1973, and emergrated to Canada. Im lead to belive they got divorced and he came home. Dont know if she did though. Any information, no matter how small please let me know. Thank you. ALF OWEN
Looking for Fred.Carr Good friend of mine in the Fifties .He lived in Bruton Rd. Huyton and attended Prescot Grammar School. on leaving school he went to work for Thomas Scott &sons the Bakers but later started as an apprentice in the printing industry.
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Looking for information about my grandfather (for family history). His name was Frank Simpson - died in 1956. May have worked for an automative engineering company in Huyton (may have been in Huyton Hey Road). Any info would be appreciated either about him or the engineering company.
Could anybody help? I am trying to find some street maps or photographs of Wheat Road, Knowsley. (1950s prefab estate) Now long gone, it was in the area of the Knowsley Industrial Park. Any help would be most appreciated.
Hi All,I'm trying to trace where my Grandad worked as a Dock Gateman in Bootle and then a Freight Clerk.Alfred Edward Berry Sometime between 1895 till 1910.From then he was with the Alexander Towing Co,Master of the "Waterloo" 1911 census have names of crew if any one has a rellie will send copy.Then he was captain of the "Bramley Moore" till retiring in 1945.His mate Henry John Hendry was also a Dock Gateman.He died in 1896 My G/D married HJH's widow Minnie Hendry,1897.She had two sons by HJH William John and Thomas.Thomas Hendry is on the Bootle War Memorial Scots Guards 16089 Thomas Hendry Died of Wounds 11/04/1918.They lived in Potter street,Hero Street,Sydney Street.Minnie lived in Elaine Street before she married HJH.Any smallest detail would be appreciatedBest regards Ken Berry
im looking for eileen anderson could be barton from ainfield liverpool july rd.she should be about 70 years old last seen her when i was six years old about 40 years ago. any information would be gratefull please.
Re Whiston Workhouse
Looking for any members/relatives of the James Berry family that lived at 31 Aspinall Street Liverpool, UK - on the 1851 Census
I went to ST Josephs and left in 1975 it was the best days of my life . Great school . Good luck and take care .
trying to contact june or paul lonergan
My father Eddie Kelly used to run the social club of Kirkby town fc in the late 60's -70 's . His father also before William Kelly . Many great memories of the club , stock car racing , sat night cabaret nights . Wally lancley , His wife ann ,'big colin ' and kenny and may te barmaid - where are you ?
i am looking for laura bolton who i met in torquay in 1972. she worked at the belgrave hotel she was a liverpool girl and then worked in kensington london. we were goodfriends and i would love to here from her again if any one knows let me know
do,s anyone remember me?i left the u.k in 79.was in 4 shakespeare,ruffwood with mr williamson as my tutor.would be great to hear from some old class mates or some of my olds neighbours.
very interesting site. stumbled upon completely by accident. I'm going to use it to try and contact an old firned of mine from our schooldays.
Does any one remember the Barkers who lived at 84 Marton Road Huyton in the 1940s? I'm doing a family tree and would love to hear from anyone who has any memories or infomation about.
A wild guess, does anybody remember/have information relating to Police Constable 2129 Donald Clark. He lived at the Police Station on Knowsley Lane, Knowsley from 1958 to 1964, when he was promoted to Police Sergeant and moved away.. He was the village Policeman having resoponsibility for the then Lord Derby and Knowsley Hall.
Does anyone know anything more about the Kirkby ordinance factory? My grandmother worked as a clerk for the Ministry of Supply which had its headquarters in London but she lived in Liverpool so I'm guessing she was based at the Kirky factory. Can anyone help me? Thanks
hi my name is jayne piggott. i was bornin huyton in 1966,on the Blue Bell estate.We moved to Whiston when i was very young. I went to Hightside school.I left school in 1982. my family and i lived at 18 Hazel Ave,Whiston of Dragon Iane from about 1970 to 1980.Then we where taken into care. My sisters and i lived in Beech Grove chilrens home Huyton on Huyton Lane from 1980 untill 1983. do you know me or my family. We would love to hear from you.
I am looking for fellow pupils who attended St Aloysius Secondary Modern, Twig Lane, Huyton from 1946 to 1956. Or neighbours who lived in Fairclough Road and friends David Willis( Shipwright} and Colin Martin (sheet metal worker) both who emigrated to New Zealand. Would appreciate any help.
Have spent hours reading the comments on the site from people who like me lived in kirkby, i was thrilled to see so many names from my past and would like them to get in touch. Some were posted years ago and the e mails have changed, and some didn't put them on.
trying to contact my godson paul james lonergan and his sister june lonergan last known living in kirby merseyside around 1965/1966
Does anyone know of any person interested in family history who would be willing to look in the Knowsley Registry Office for the record of a birth in Knowsley 1848? If so please contact me by e-mail. I live in New Zealand so cannot look myself.
hello went to st chads then ruffwood 1971 great site.michael mordaunt and i both live in melb .and where local lads .i remeber jacki thompson and cristine .my father was john hooley and drank at the woodpecker great to here from anyone g/day keith hooley
If you have family who worked for BI & HC in the 1920’s, you will enjoy this set of films from the Pathe archives.
Hi. I wonder if anyone can help. My Dad originates from Huyton Quarry. I am trying to find a book store/web site where I can find him a book with the history and pictures of the area from his childhood onwards (BORN 1943) He told me of a barber still in Huyton Quarry who had shown him a book recently but can't find it now for him to borrow. I would love to give a copy of it to him for Christmas. Can you help?
found you by chance, lots of stuff and names that i remember from growing up on the bungelow estate at knowsley dave fletcher
does eny one remember jim kelly from cotswold grove st helens or from parr central high school left 1963
does any body remember the name of butchers shop facing the Railway pub?
Hi everybody, i left St. Doms. in 1961 when jobs were a lot more plentiful. I am the oldest of 5, Maureen, Kathleen, Irene and Clare are my sisters, i feel sure some of you will know at least 1 of them. Mr. Jack Creedon was the head teacher at the time. About eight years later, around 1969 i was visiting an aunt in Broadgreen Hospital and literally bumped in to Mr. Creedon once again. His wife was in the next bed to my aunt and my sister Maureen was a nurse on the ward. This led to me catching up with Ken Roche our Science teacher. I could go on all day with this but the main reason i am posting here is to ask a favour. I hope some of you will know or are in contact with some of the following, it would be great to be back in contact. Frank Fallon, Tony Holland, Peter Dunn, Mike Shannon. Peter Madican,Henry Atkinson. John Monerghan. Michael Bolton,Paul Kane, or any of my other classmates male or female from the year ending 1962. Kind Regards, Joe Rusk
Hello,Ilove your website.I have been trying to locate my cousins Susan Fletcher,don't know married name or her brother Stephen in Burton.My mother and I were born there and last saw them back in the 7o's when we visited back home.If anyone knows of them,please e-mail me.Thank you.
Whiston Workhouse -If anyone is interested there is a talk on the Workhouse at Whiston at the Town Hall in St Helens on Thursday 26 November 7pm - Everyone is welcome £1 entrance fee. Also launch of new CD on the Workhouse
hiya think this is a bit of a long shot but im wondering if anyone remembers my mum collette Thow im looking for my biological father john mawdsley i was born in 1988 at mill road hospital we moved up to scotland not long after i was born but my mum grew up in the area. it says on my birth certificate we lived at abdale road but im not too sure where that is lol my mums brother is peter and sister ann her mum my gran is Mary iv been told that my gran drank alot in the old swan pub haha if anyones remembers the name collette thow or john mawdsley please get in touch thanks emily XxX
Hi, I used to be pen pals with a girl named Jennifer Naylor. She grew up at 75 Jubilee Way, Ditton, Widnes, Lancashire, England. We were still writing to each other when we were married, and having our children. Her married name was "Edwards". We lost track of each other in the 70s. I do not know if she is even still living or not. If she is, I sure would like to correspond with her. Is there any way to find her? Thank you, Linda
hello i was just randomly google-ing my nlast name and i found this website and i have to say its awsome to no my name it a place if any one has any more info please tell me
Hi! what a great site
I am Elaine Pinnington who lived at Ropers Farm Whiston, a Gordan Howarth is trying to make contact with me.
As we approach Remebrance Sunday and Armistice Day, please take tinme out of your busy days to recall those who fell in service. Visit my website at www.prescot-rollofhonour.info to see details of the 300+ men of Prescot who fell in the Great War
hello can anyone recall me love to hear from kevin burns kevin monaghan robert howard went to st kevs im 47
this is a message for gill bacon to please get in touch with me as i know the name smith as wasnt that the maiden name 4 michael mcdeans mother who married a pauline latham 1965 or 64 in july aug sept in marriages soz mike married pauline lol
Trying to get in touch with Paddy O'Hanlon, Ellen O'Hanlon, Joan Mcuiness
Hi, lived in cherryfield up to 1968, rember Karen Jones, Susie Smith had sisters linda and susan. Had a good time.Thought the golden eagle hotel was really a posh hotel...not a pub!!!
hi just found this great site hope it can help me to find elaine pinnington who lived at ropers farm dragon lane whiston merseyside.i new her family well and she was appealing to any one who new them to get in touch i can be contacted at gordan.howarth@btinternet.com
Hi all..,am tracing family,lossed all,except family photo,s and remember my grand dad / granma..,being..,JOHN & ANNIE PINNINGTON..,JOHN PINNINGTON DIED..,BURIED..,ON ..,20TH MARCH 1957..,AGED 71 yrs..address living at as a child was 35,Persy Street,off knowesly road liverpool.., my granma was to see for the last time moments before she died at this address..,anyone fill me in ? ?..
Is there any way of finding/seeing staff records for Knowsley Estate to the Earls family around the 1820s. My g.g. grandmother worked there at this time and I am searching a bit of family history about her - Mary Murphy was her name.
hi there my names daniel leo ardle and my father thomas leo ardle passed away in 1987/1988 in essex. he had some family in county durham north east somewhere. my mam said he had a brother called terry thats all i knw and that he also had another son and daughter? i would realy like to find out who they are so if u could help it would be most appreciated to the highest thanx regard danny ardle
hi i am looking for any one whoknows my dad hi name was george randles he was a professional boxer he was known as red randles if any one has a photo of him when he was a boxer i would love to see it thanks
I went to St Kevins in Kirkby from 1968 to 1974 and lived in Northwood where it was a pleasure to live and taught us all about life as well as prepared us all for adulthood .In St Kev's managed to stay in P4 stream all the way through school.Remember Davey Judge Paul Bromley and many others far too many to list. Moved away to various UK locations over time but always get back to family where great memories of Kirkby/St Kev's/StGregs and every thing associated with life in Kirkby in the late 60's and 70's always remain prominent-If memories come back don't hesitate to e-mail
would like to get in touch with anyone from my class 4 b at st alosius school .1952 or 1953 or before.
hi this is a message for a gill smith who has a 1/2 brother david owens i was adop in the 60s along with my brother and would like some info on my family tree looking 4 a david j mcdean michael p mcdean my birth mum was a doris evanson not sure if she was a smith with a jaqueline darren mc sheila also a powell georgina whos mothers maiden name heycock where a brenda kay married a d. mcdean as well as david marrying a kay galley so theres a link on both sides 4 me and my adop brother wow we could actually b related after 45 years of not knowing i will keep u all posted thanks my birth name was tracey evanson 1964 brother mark powell 1961 now im miriam lynch
iam trying to find old school friends from ruffwood i attended from 1966 to 1970 i was in telford house this is a great site would like to also find relatives surname eccles whos grandparents lived in stuart road walton liverpool
I Left Merseyside in 1969 I am fortunate enough to return anually and would love on one of my trips to catch up with Raymond Lewis and any other friends from school
what a great site, i wonder if anybody remembers me, i used to live in copthorne road westvale kirkby then later in Simonswood lane northwood kirkby, i went to Brookfield school up to 1968, then got my first job at comonwealth curtains kirkby, i have lived here in Holland for 30years
lived in kirkby 50s/60s like 2 hear from anyone who remembers me.
I'm trying to find out all the names and sites of the tower blocks in Kirkby especially Northwood. Can anyone help me please. I know that Cedar Larch Oak and Maple Towers were known as Roughwood Heights; did all the blocks have different names and then a collective name? Many of these will now of been demolished but as many as possible will be helpful
Hello,I'm so happy to have stumbled upon this great site,I grew up in Northwood in Kirkby and went to Sacred Heart, and St Kevins schools, in the 60,s and 70,s was in Bede House from 67-72. I remember Mr Tootle the housemaster (BOB, we called him, behind his back) and Mr Cunningham was our tutor (we called him Elmer Fudd)
i am looking for any one that went to school with me i went to st columbers i left in 1958 my friends was kathleen rowlands lilly clark pat and sheala carney my name was ann randles i lived in bellton road
like 2 hear from any 1 who knows or remembers me.
i am looking for a thomas randles he lived in huytonhe will be about 46 he went to live in birkenhead when he was 13 years old is mother was may powelif any one knows him could you let me know i would love to know how he is geting on thanks
hi, does anyone have any ghost sightings in northwood in 1970s ?
Hi. Jimmy Leight, pianist with jazz band, from Huyton. Does anyone remember him, He was my grandfather and I'm trying to get more background information on his musical life.
I was Joan Karran and I must be one of the ancient ones adding to this site. I came across a couple of people I know. I went to Sylvester School in Huyton then onto Huyton Sec. Mod. on Rupert Road. Someone was mentioning the teachers at both schools. I remember Mr. Welsby at Sylvester. Also Mrs. Sanders at Huyton. Mod. I don't think she liked me I always seemed to be in trouble with her. I remember Miss Davis who taught English, one of my favourites. Also Mr. Leader who taught music, funny how things turn out, I married someone keen on the piano and he ended up giving my husband lessons. I seem to remember a Mr. Cook who took kids out in the corridor to punish them with the cane, he said he could get a better swing out there, not very nice I think. I can remember a lot of names from the two schools. One of my best pals was Christine McMahon, sadly she died when she was only 13, she was attending the Art School at that time. Norma Tunstall was another friend, also I think Sylvia Reynolds. My two favourite boys were Gerald Pickering and Dudley Skinner. I left Huyton and moved to Lydiate about 1966, then in 1979 we moved to Canada. Lived in 3 cities here, now sadly, I am a widow, but have my son and daughter here, and two grandchildren. I lived in Calgarth Road till I got married then lived in a caravan in Halsnead Park in Whiston, till we got a house and moved to near Bowring Park, then to Lydiate.
Wow,,St Gabriels. I grew up on Elm st and remember the old school. All the kids who were brave enough would sneak into the empty building crawl under the floor boards looking for old pencils and stuff... crazy days... We would all hold hands and walk the airraid shelter, thinking we were the bravest kids ever..........
I wonder if anyone can help me I am looking for a family called taylor who moved to wallace dr? huyton in 1990 from whetstone london.
I was born in 1961 and attended park viewschool mosscroft and huyton hey stubled on this website and thought i would track down some old friends
Hi, I was wondering in anyone had a photo of the original St Gabriels Infant School in Huyton Quarry? I was born in Cowper Way, St Johns in February 1956 and started at the school in September 1960. While I was there the new infant school was opened - I remember the day we were all walked across Ellis Ashton Street and into the new school, then the old school was demolished. Also i'd really love to see any photos of Cowper Way or Darwick Drive taken in the 50's, 60's or 70's.
Just wondered if anyone can help me locate Billy Wynn who used to live in Huyton in the early 1960's, he would be about 64 or 65 years old now. He used to live with his mum and sister and maybe other family members. It would be really great if I could find him.
hiya iwent to st alex,s st johns rd, then to westminister rd ,then english martyrs,fountains road,i left there in 1970,i lived in rosalind st, kirkdale ,being looking for any information on the beattie sister,s they moved from liverpool,to carfield,digmoor skelmersdale ,around 1972,any one remember me out there get in touch ok.
Hi can anyone help me. I have been trying to find out who established the first Quarry, that was situated behind the nurses home in Delph Lane, and Longview Road, (not the quarry that was on delph lane as this was quarried much later). Due to family research I have some information that the older quarry was started by a distant relative who was appointed as the first official judje in Australia, he came back to England and started the quarry. The name I have been told was Ingham-howell. any information would be a great help.
is the chareles hough who worked in borthwicks in bootle this is his old mate
Hello ~ I am desperately trying to find my cousins, who are children of Davey Grimes & Lily Spencer. They are David,Lily (who married Terry O'Brien) William/Billy, Robert (who may be deceased), Jimmy, Sammy, Irene, Dolly and Peter. Please please can anyone help? I believe that Billy, Peter, Lily & Dolly are still in Kirkby?
I am doing a university task for history and I need to find information about the past of my home and community.
Any pupils from 1964 to 1966 St Columba`s out there especially the Fifth form girls from Mrs Murray`s class 1965-1966, what are you doing now?
Anyone remember Brian Carr, who used to live in Knowsley. He wld probably be about 60 y.o. now, perhaps a bit older, perhaps a bit younger. A lady who used to be his nurse is trying to locate him.Her first name is Carys, of Welsh parents. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Please contact my email address.Iver Mackay.www.aaadetectives.co.uk.'Tracing Missing Persons Specialists'.
I am trying to find anyone who worked at crawford's biscuit factory in 1963. I can remember the supervisor was Jack Shack. Please do get in touch.
My grandad was born and lived in pilch lane in dovecot and often mentions a path he used to walk to school down by a farmers fiel. He cant remember what its called but it was nicknamed "the pile path". Does anyone know what it was called and if its still there as i would like to take him there so see it again.
Anybody remember 4T class at brookfield school around 1968/69
iam trying to find my mate michelle moroski she is about 26 here mum and grandparents live there to i think her nans name is jean and her mums name is chris they all live in kirkby
I have a 1935 map which has Liverpool Lodge clearly marked. As stated earlier, it was at the junction of Stockbridge Lane and Knowsley Lane. I'm happy to provide copies of the map if you email me at
Hi Liz
One of my ancestors appears to have been brought up by grandparents at Liverpool lodge prescott, huyton his name was John wainwright and was 7 in 1871 does this place still exist? or does anyone know anything that may help. I am stuck x
In reply to Geoff Taylor's post, my mother in law who is now 93 years old remembers the case as she lived a few doors away from the children in Derby Terrace, Huyton, who were taken in by thier grandparents the Blinko's she remembers Jeffery very well and recalls that he died when about 8 or 9 of menigitis, she said he was a lovely blond curly haired boy and she was much younger than him but thought he was wonderful, in fact she says she gave her only son ( my husband) the second name of Jefferey as a result. Hope this is of interest
anybody knowing the late mike chiocchi who was stabbed 4th july 2004 and killed, could you contact me, as mike was an old friend and i would love to contact the family, thanks x
Hi does anyone remember me Colin Leybourne AKA (Beetle)from Longview school during the 70s. Do you remember Andrew Fennah who i still keep in contact with or those lost friends i see no more: Peter malone - Frank murthy - Lee bennett - Michael powell - Tommy guild - David marsden - Terry foy - Marie carrol - Sandra hinton - debbie arnold - jackie osborn, and good old Mr Wright. There are other names that will come to me over time, but for now this is a quick message that i hope someone can answer soon. I still live at the same address, only now with my wife. Take care everyone, bye for now.
Remembering today, 93 years on, the following men of Prescot who were killed on 1st July 1916, the infamous “First Day of the Somme”.
I am looking for a James Marchant who married Elizabeth Pearson (Parsons?), they had a son John Marchant, who was born in 1883 Middlesex, London, England, he later married Agnes Marie Heydinrych. Any help would be great. Contact - lorettamarchant@yahoo.com
Does anyone remember the stone (mile stone or landmark) that used to stand at the corner of Lydbury Cres and Leeside Avenue (on St Laurence's Church grounds)? Does anyone know what happened to it? I know there is one in St Chads Park (wondering if it was moved there)
I was born and brought up in Cronton and lived there until the 1960's. Hoping to find information about people who would remember me
Hi Well aim trying to find anybody who went to whiston secondary modern school, The male side there was two sides male and female with a basket ball court between them,
Does anyone have any 1950's memories of my father Roy Birch and his brother Keith (Alan) Birch?
Hello, looking for info on the Killen family from Southdene, Kirkby. Get in touch if any of the above have read this.
Hi - Due to my family breakdown i was placed in care and lived in a childrens home called Poplar Bank House, Derby Road Huyton. I recently visited the area and their is now a bingo hall there. Poplar Bank House i believe was the old council offices - it was a very large building with large gardens and a beautiful church inside the house. I would love to have some photographs of the house - is anyone out there that can help me please. Thanks Sue
RE- hi does anyone remember a bright light in the late sixtys shooting across the liverpool sky the head line in the liverpool echo read what was that bright light in the sky
best football team ever to grace all schools they played .1976-1981.
I'm hoping to track down my old mate, Kenny Lovelady, who used to live at 54 Montrovia Crescent, Fazakerley. Ifanyone knows of his whereabouts, I would love to hear from you. We went to Kirby College together and were the best of mates.
For those with an interest in Prescot, past and present, a series of discussion forums have been opened on the St Helens Connect site. You can find the Prescot forums here -
I am searching for relations in Australia.
I am 25 now an am trying find my real dad.My mum Tracey Michelle Graham 160166 me daughter Lauren Marie Graham 1984 seeking GREGG please mightymucca@yahoo.co.uk x
Did you go to Prescot Grammar, Prescot Girls Grammar or Prescot Comprehensive School? Then vist www.prescotian.info for a site full of nostalgia and over 2300 former pupil contact details.
I was compere at the Cherryfield Club round 1990ish. What a great club, also Danny Duffy was the DJ at the time, and since, has remained a good friend.
Does any one remember the Duggan twins who went to St Laurences Junior school in Kirkby. They left Kirkby in 1970 to live in Ellesmere port in between Birkenhead and Chester. I would like to hear from any one who can remember them.
I attended St Agnes RC Secondary Modern between 1972-77. I am interested in trying to find former colleagues to discuss our different paths.
great site im looking for old school friends from st heart kirkby then st kevins from 65 to 1968 i lived in northwood colwall walk off simo lane any one know me pls get in touch my mate was tommy kearns if you know him pls get in touch many thanks
I used to live in CHANGFORD ROAD in NORTHWOOD and went to ST ANTHONYS & ST GREGORY'S schools, and have 6 brothers & sisters - IRENE, HUGHIE(UGGIE), MARGARET, PAT, BOBBY, & JOHN. Sadly we have lost our lovely Mum & Dad now HUGHIE & SADIE, so it would be lovely to hear from anyone who remembers them or any of my family. Any stories you have would be really great to hear, and I am sure there is loads out there?
Not been on this site for a few years, I thought it was no longer still going.
To Christine Robinson - re Paul Cahill.
I found your site by accident and Wow did it take me back. I was born at Whiston Hospital and lived on Lydney Road going to St. Aloysius School, Twig Lane,Leaving in March 1959. I have already contacted John Enell who also attended the Allies Junior School but no reply yet. If anyone out there remembers me please contact me.
I am looking for information on Derby Square in Prescot and the Lawrenson family. The family at the square was Thomas/Lily (my grand father/mother), Trudy (mother),George, Tom, Ada, Lily, Jenny, Bill. Both Jenny and Tom (married to Martha)lived in Cook street for sometime. Jenny had two sons Roy and Brian. The other names that came out of the family were Sparks and Heaps.
all the lad's that john ball was trying to trace still live in kirkby with the exceptions of tony newhall and john marsden.
I went to Whiston Sec Mod 1968 I am 56yrs old. Would love to hear from anyone in Prescot who knew me. brizell@aol.com
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Jim and Joan Briggs.Last heard of in about 1974.Jim worked for Craft Foods in Kirby and later on, the Oil Rigs.Joan was a hairdresser near Alder Hey Hospital.Last address was Shepherds Avenue Nr Huyton.Pete&Judith Green
In addition to the Great War research work undertaken for my web site at www.prescot-rollofhonour.info I am also interested in the background to the 73 men who fell in the Second World War and who are named on the BICC Memorial.
Hi, great site..I am looking for any old friends from northwood in Kirkby..I lived in Mintor rd form 71 to 74 and used to hang around with lads from mintor/colwall rd--used to play footy on simonwood field for hours during the summer....the names I remember are Maca,benny, terry and frank highams,bottles,gerry haligan,john marsden,john grey,nipper,tony newhill,john o,neill ,carl murphy,okey and the musker brothers....plus others i cant remember right now..would love to meet up with them all again..drop me a email
I am trying to trace family members of my mother Edith May Rylance( known as May) born 13/10/1919 she also had two brothers called Joseph (Joe) who worked Crossfields now known as Lever Bros. Jack who after the WW 11 married and moved to Swindon. My grandfather worked at Clock Face until his death in 1926 his name was also Joseph Rylance. My grandmother was named Edith May nee Grimshaw and her father was a baker in the Manchester area who sometime in the early 1900 emigrated to NewZealand with a younger daughter Sylvia where she met and married and Micheal McKay. My mother lived in Gilbert Road Prescott for some years and worked during the war at BICC. Married a few days after her 21st birthday and a few years later moved to Portland in Dorset. My two older brothers where born at Whiston Hospital where as my younger brother and I where born in Weymouth, and much to my amusement we spent our holidays visiting nan in Prescott while other people visited Weymouth. Apart from the latter ramblings if anyone recognises anything please get in touch.
Does anyone know Jimmy Drew from Kirkby? He was the best man at our wedding or does anyoneremember my hus band Harry Spackman.
i went to st doms from 1957 till 1967 i lived in finch lane,i remember the twigs,peats,hassets,billy rivers,the pollards,the duffys,fighting with the prodies frm fincham rd school,happy days,,what happened to the yewtree bow and arrow and the eagle,get in touch anyone.danny murphy.
I am desperate for information about my beloved grandad 'mac' mcgiveron. He died not so long ago at the age of 93 and was born in India as his father was serving as a seargent in the army over there. After this they came to liverpool to live. He joined up for WW2 at 16 I believe and served in the royal signals as seargent. i think mcgiveron is an northern irish name? if anyone has relevant info i would love to hear it. Thanks
Hi great site, i went to St Josephs and St Augustines on Longview lane, left in 1972. I was in the football teams throughout, would love to hear from anybody who remembers me.
I was just wondering if anyone had any infomation on the Barker and Dobson sweet factory on whitefield road in liverpool,or any photos. I would like to no when it was knocked down ect.Iam doing this on behalf of my partners mother who worked there for 20 years and left in 1964 when she got married and came to Darlington,nora is now 80.I have had a job finding infomation about the factory.I would be very greatful to anyone with info thank you.
Can anyone tell me the whereabouts of Billy Wynn(e)who lived in Huyton in the early 1960's. He would be about 64/65 years old now. He lived with his mum and his sister.
Hi Looking for information on Peter Burke who lived at 74 Parbrook rd Huyon liverpool 14 Thanks Kathy
Great site, our Mother Charlotte Elizabeth Henderson Grant Holder is THE person after which Charlotte's Pagsy is named. Should you require further information please email.
Hi great site I lived in southdene when first went to live in Kirkby went to Cherryfield school 1953 to 55, moved to northwood lived Wylin rd went to simonswood school 1955 to 58 , then to Brookfield school 1958 to 62 .lived in Kramer walk then thats the end of westhead ave by the towny . Someone must remember me not many people with the name of Bacon , get in touch if you know me thanks
Hi my name is Eddie and i am looking for any photos and imformation on my Dad is name was William Edwards we lived at 31 PENNARD AVE, from when the house new i think this was 1940/1 .
Great site, really enjoyed it. Looking for friends from school Ruffwood 1964-1968. please get in touch via my website at http://www.gocompareremovals.co.uk/ if you remember me, cheers, Ray Morgan.
Hi I lived in Kirkby from 1952 to 1971 went to Simonswood then Brookfield school left school in 1963 . Does anyone remember me lived in wylin road , then kramer walk both northwood , I had 3 sisters Angela Pamela Valerie Bacon and 1 half brother David Owen if any one remembers any of us please get in touch thanks...
I'm trying to locate the whereabouts of an old school friend from the 1960's. His name is Dennis Roberts and he used to live in Melverley Road Westvale.He has a sister called Carol.
I am trying to trace any friends of Joan Wells her married name was Doolan. Also my uncle Joseph Wells who lived at 62 Cartmell Road Huyton and went to St Aloysius. They both grew up at this house from the late 1930's onwards. Both are now deceased and I am trying to establish if anyone knew about the family make up within the household and information about Elizabeth Wells(mother) and John Wells mothers partner.
lived in prescot in late 19th cent and early 1920's. worked as watchmakers and also B.I.C.CABLES
i found this site helpfull i would also be interested in getting in touch with anyone who went to st doms huyton between 1957 to 1968
I am trying to find details of my Great Aunt: Miriam Napier. According to my family oral history, she was, sadly, murdered by her husband in 1917. He is said to have avoided arrest and fled to Bristol where he committed suicide by jumping off the Clifton Bridge. A sad tale and devastating for their children who were then brought up by their Grandparents. They resided either in Huyton or Prescot.
I'm doing a family history so that my Aussie grandkids will know something of their English heritage. My family moved to Longview when the estate was first opened in 1930's & I went to Longview School when it was first built. I'd appreciate it if anyone could tell me where I could get early photos of the school & estate & possibly a school history. My name in those days was Jean Hignett, if there's anyone still around from that era I'd love to hear from them.
Hi there - I would like to know if anyone has old photos or other information regarding a watchmaker's workshop that used to exist on the land behind the Old Mill pub on Mill Street. My great uncle - Professor David Torrens - had some connection with this site and I would love to learn more about it.
wonderful site. i wentto st kevins from 1968 till 1972. we were the last to leave at 15.there was only ne good teatcher and that was Mr Eric Rimmer.
looking to find old school friend sharon lynch she lived in page moss has a brother phil a joiner he is married sharon attended st agnes all girls school old swan and has children living somewhere in liverpool we drank in oak tree pub liverpool road would love to contact her
Hi there I'm currenlty a staff member of 1438 Prescot Air Training Corps, and while cleaning out the squadron HQ loft i have discovered lots of photos from the 1940's an 50's of cadets a parades around prescot . I was wandering is the website interested in them ?
can across site by chance am trying to info on a sgt thomas watson border regiment kia 21/9/44 buried at oosterbeck son of joseph and agnes watson came from blyth if anyone can recall any info or photos would be greatly recieved thank you.irene
MABEL FLETCHER Tech College 1972. I am looking for info. about how to access my EXAM RESULTS taken in 1972.
Great site, really enjoyed it. Looking for friends from school Ruffwood 1964-1968. please get in touch if you remember me, cheers, Ray Morgan.
My family spent a lot of time in Tea Street, Prescot. The question is, where is it now? I can't find it on the map. In the 1891 census it references Forbers Court as linked to it but can't find that either. Any ideas? My family is the Brodericks of 20 and 25 Tea Street.
A few years back, the building which housed the United Reform Church in Aspinall Street, Prescot, was converted into apartments. At some point during the redevelopment, the church’s war memorial seems to have been misplaced and as part of my research into Prescot and its men who served in the Great War, I am trying to locate the current whereabouts of the memorial.
Hi does anyone have any photos of the bungalows on western avenue. This is in response to a firm of solicitors who have e-mailed me in connection with a lady who lived in the bungalows who has asbestosis and they are trying to establish the construction materials used.Also if anyone has any memories of these house would be very helpful. Many thanks.
Hi, great site. anyone out there remember me? I attended cherryfield from 1964-1969 then brookfield from 1969-1975.Has anyone got any class photos of those times that you could scan and email to me ,that would be fab.
What a superb site!
hi i know its a long shot but my fella's mum lives in page moss but worked in wavertree at the olive mount childrens hospital between 1960-1965 i am lookin for people who worked there between this time who may know her, her name is margaret butler (nee caplin) if you know anyone who worked there or are one of these people who know margaret please get in touch any information greatly appreciated
Mr Alan Barnes
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Found this site by accident, so I thought I would drop a line.
Hi, I am researching my great grandfather John Milner born in 1853 in Huyton. His other was Elizabeth Swift and Father Samuel Milner. Would be grateful for any leads.
I am looking for any information or relations of Lilian Mary Wilkinson nee Hewitt who lived at Delph Cottages in the Knowsley/Prescot area circa 1950 and was born around 1910.
hi does anybody remember me kevin obrien off the bluebell estate ive got 5 brothers like many familes we were born in a baby boom and the bluebell estate had a lot of large families we used to help run the community centre on salerno drive and the divvy club as well i have very fond memories of the bluebell estate and would like to share those memories with anyone from near by or off the estate ps ive got the original blue bell from the pub and a couple of bricks from the bluebell pub when it got demolished email me at kevinobrien66@hotmail.co.uk glad to hear about this site came across it when looking for information on 1 of my old schools gonzaga comp and st aidans.
hiya am david williams sumtimes known as toffee.i was born in 1955 and went to simonswood an then in 1968 went to ruffwood comp just lookin sum friends from back then.
hi my name is julie cavanagh i went to st dominics school and left in 1965 i am looking for anybody who was in my year/class and has the school class photograph? because i would really like to show my children/granchildren the class mates i can remember are tressea smith, jean wilson,josie willams, linda worthington, lillian clayton, ann laurence, frances acid, <a http://www.tulyum.com
Hi I'm looking for any imfomation about my mum and dad, Joseph Alan Marsden and Dorothy Rose Marsden (nee Norris) They emmigrated to Australia in 1958ish. The whole Norris family came out.My parents then moved over here to N.Z. two years later. I was born in Prescot, and would love to hear from anyone who knew them or of them...The only address I have is 11 Woolfall Close Huyton. Also keen to get any pic's or links to pictures of modern day Prescot.
Prescot In The Great War
Hello Mr Much, now you have my email address. Jamie
just found this site and it brought back so many memories i lived in barkbeth rd and went to the allys til 75 i wud love to hear from anyone who was there at that time
I am looking for any information on either James Marchant who married an Elizabeth Pearson. As far as I know they had 1 son John Marchant, but they could have had more children. John was born in Middlesex London in 1881 or 1883 I am unsure. Any information or photo's would be kindly accepted. I have been stuck for the last 2 year's trying to find out more information.
Any information on the Saggerson brothers Watchmakers and there family would be gratefully accepted. Thanks.
I AM TRYING TO CONTACT THE PHOTOGRAPHER JAMIE WILLIAMS TO OBTAIN A COPY OF A PHOTOGRAPH OF WEST VIEW,HUYTON QUARRY.SOME ASSISTANCE WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
JUST JOINED THIS SITE AND THE LADY WAS
DOES ANY ONE REMENBER THE BRENNAN FAMILY THAT LIVED AROUND THE DRAGON DRIVE AREA OF WHISTON.
does anyone remember the double child murder in whiston in 1980
Hi Thomas,
Thomas,
<i>1841 census records my ancestors lived in PARRIS square, Prescot, I know it doesn't exist now, but can anyone tell me where it was.</i>
Hi I am desperately trying to find any photographs of my late mother jane beech(nee Peters) she died in 1960 aged 35. We lived on Western Avenue in the bungalows. Mum came from a huge family who lived in bakers green huyton g.parents Margaret and William Peters. If any-one has any memories or a precious photo I would be so grateful many thanks.
hi my name is julie cavanagh i went to st dominics school and left in 1965 i am looking for anybody who was in my year/class and has the school class photograph? because i would really like to show my children/granchildren the class mates i can remember are tressea smith, jean wilson,josie willams, linda worthington, lillian clayton, ann laurence, frances acid, john quirk, joan owens and john green. please get in touch julie x
came across this site its great. i live at 60 calgarth rd. my name then was brenda dunn now whiteside i went to stockbridge infants. then on knowsley. woolfall. good old days .i remember mr blacksure.mr torrance.,mr smith,went therefrom 1955. 1960. now live in preston lancs. still feel like liverpool calls me home. went back the other week with my bus pass , and a old school friend , ann gardener and went on the number 12 bus it does a round trip ,it was great seeing all the old places. miss it all my email is brenda.whiteside@blueyonder.co.uk love to hear from any one
Remembering Joseph William Taylor born in Prescot 90years on who died 1917 and is buried in War Grave in Basra, only 21.
Hi All, I saw a reference to an Italian POW camp in the Maghull/Ormskirk area. on your site. Tried to find the reference to it but could not. I remember visiting this POW camp when I was about 4/5 years old. with my father who was posted there as a Sgt major near the end of WW 11.the Italian Prisoners where very good to me and gave me a Model of a Mosquito aeroplane which they had made from scrap timber to pass the rime away.They had lots and lots of models. I still have my Mosquito. I would be interested to hear from anyone who remembers the camp. I lived in Knowsley in Halewood until a year ago when we moved down here to Banbury. Great site wish I had found it when I lived in Knowsley Regards Brian
tryin to get in touch with Anthony manuel born november1946 mother name ann
Samuel and Elizabeth Birch (sons Roy and Alan) - Whiston 1940s/50s/60s
Hi, I am trying to find out information about my grandad. His name was SAMUEL FOX. He lived in Knowsley and was killed outside the Derby Arms on 20th March 1954 by a hit and run driver (it was the day of his son's 8th birthday). He worked for English Electric i think and had a wife Amy and 3 sons (Rod, Philip and Chris) and a daughter (Gillian). After he was killed 2 of his sons were sent to manchester and then the whole family left in 1956ish to go to scarbrough. My family would love to hear from anyone that knew him, my dad was only 8 when he was killed and knows very little about him.
hi still looking for any pics of the williams family from richard hesketh drive christine jack benny gerry joey vinny joan and kathleen can anyone help ?
The Prescot Roll of Honour website has had some recent updates, so why not pay a visit to check them out.
I went to St Michaels Junior school on richard hesleth drive kirkby in 1977 to 1981. I am trying to find out the name of the teachers from the school, or would anyone actually know the first name of Mrs Harwood?
I knew all the Leight's,we lived in no 1 West View. and they lived opposite
Hi I am trying to locate francis charles biggs (Lowery)B-1896 Annie victoria biggsB-1897 Orbost parents francis charles biggs and florence biggs divorced 1904. These children must have children. Did not know francis had been married before and had children. Francis married again 1925 and had one child francis charles biggs b-1926 only child we thought! now we find out he has a step brother and sister! brother of the same name. anyone with infor please.
Dear Webmaster,
Does anyone remember my dad, James Leight(Jamie), who played the clarinet? Lived on St. Johns. Or my grandfather James (Jimmy) Leight, who played the piano? Lived in Huyton Quarry.
I have found this site very interesting and it's like a walk back into my childhood.I was born in Roby and went to Huyton with Roby Secondary Modern. Your site brought back many happy memories.
Knowsley Historical Society
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I recently bought a mourning ring inscribed Wm Bullock died 220 Oct.1843.I checked the 1841 census and found he was from the Wirral.Does this connect with anyone.
Hi I am looking for my grandfathers sister Molly Green (nee Ronan) she and her husband Davie and their family emigrated to Australia in the 1940's or 50's from New Ross in County Wexford Ireland. I am trying to find out where they are now because I am trying to put together my family tree and it would be lovely if I could add their family to it too.
hi, im wondering if anybody has any information on a Charlie Smith From Hyton Or Close By.He was born around 1954.He Has Olive Skin And Dark Hair.He Also Had A tash Around 1970.And Was Quite Small In Height.I Would Be Grateful If Anybody Could Help Me. And Would Love To Know Information. Thankyou.
HI WAS SEARCJING THE WEB AND FOUND THIS SITE, GREAT! I LEFT ROBY 36YRS AGO AND I'M STILL HOME SICK, SAD I KNOW.
Hi my name was williams when we lived in kirkby westvale I lived by the fantail went to westvale and brookfield,my best friend were elaine marsden and diane storey.When I worked in valusta on the admin making shirts Jimmy Saville paid us a visit I was lucky enough to have my picyure taken with him and was featured in the kirkby reporter,if any one has a copy of this I would be gratefull to have a look at it just to show my children.I met my husband John whilst working there he worked at Lunts the engineering place,we have 3 children one girl two boys and eight grandchildren love to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Hi all,My name is Frank Heaps I was born in Whiston in 59 and lived off Larch Rd until I was 5[in the prefabs] then we moved to Rainhill King Edward Rd,then we moved yet again over to Knowsley Lane until I left in 75 and now live in London.I would like to see if anyone remembers me from then,I used to go to St Edmund Arrowsmiths in Prescot.Thanks,oh I nearly forgot my parents are George and Pa[patricia].
For a long time now, I have been researching the men of Prescot who fell in the Great War and my recently launched web site at www.prescot-rollofhonour.info carries tales of most of the men.
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hi,family search and would like the history ofthe cunard hotel, when it was 28. lock promanade.douglas i.o.m.my family worked there.thank you . jan. 1945-8
I am trying to trace my family history on the Liverpool side. I don't have much information except that my Family name is Morris (Parents = Donal & Eileen) and my mothers maiden name is
Remembering today, 3rd September, Flight Cadet Joseph Edward Denton who was killed on this date 90 years ago, aged 18.
Hi I wonder if any one has any memories or information about Quarry Cottage in School Lane Knowsley Village?
Hello, looking for Diane or Carol Sanderson, Daughters of George Sanderson and Edith McLachlan. They lived on Sugar Lane in Knowsley Village until at least the 90's. Thankyou. Rob McLachlan.
Hello, I am trying to trace Carol or Diane daughters of George Sanderson and Edith Mclachlan. Edith born about 1916. They apparently lived on Sugar Lane in Knowsley until at least the 1990's. Please get in touch as I have hit a wall with the old family history! Thankyou. Rob McLachlan.
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I am organising a Malvern school reunion to celebrate the book launch of MALVERN MEMORIES. The event will be taking place at the Huyton Suite on Friday,24th October. For tickets (£5) or further information please contact me at mark_campbell@live.co.uk
Hi, Great site I check it every week, found many contacts for my Family History research, but need to update my email which is mavisheaps@btinternet.com
To Helen Canavan married name Gaynor looking for Susan Mather i have e-mailed you but they get returned i am Ricky Susan's Brother if you e-mail me i can give you her Phone No, Ricky,
Hello, I am from Prescot and from the Downey family. Does anyone have any info about my grandfather Patrick Downey Married to Louie. Patrick died at the age of 47 around 30 years ago. Nick named Paddy seemed to be a character in the pubs in Prescot. Very invovled in the darts at the Crown pub. He had 4 children the eldest being my dad Michael, Elsie, Patrick and Patricia. He worked athe BICC. My grandfather died when i was about 7 and would just like to find out abit more about what he was like and if anyone has any photos of him.Thanks for your time.
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Knowsley Historical Society's most recent publication - Knowsley Village and it People is available for £5 plus Postage and Packing.
trying to find relations of my dad is chris walls lived in princes drive page moss his dad lived in wimbourn close with his 4 sisters his dads name walter his mum christina madin name hall he went to st dominics school he lived with his nin email if you now him
hi my name is elizabeth but people call me ann im looking for a lady by the name of francis glover who was a friend of my mother alice morgan {nee) crellin in the 1950s they both lived in kensington the last time i recall meeting her i was around 8 or 9 years of age the reason im looking for her is to see if she has any photos of alice {my mother}as all photos were destroyed in a fire in the 60s shortly before she passed away if anyone can help me in anyway please dont hesitate to contact me on my grandaughters hotmail thanks and best wishes from kirkby xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Born in Prescot Mines Ave.(The Alps)
Hi just joined this web site interested if anybody remembers me from Huyton Quarry in the 40s 50s &60s
I am trying to obtain info of my maternal grandparents.My mothers name was Dora Hand and she together with her siblings were placed in what I believe to possibly be a Dr Bernardos home in Fazakerley round about 1905+-. Her sisters were Alice, Phylis, May and brother John(George??)I do not hae any information on my grandparents at all, other than they probably died of consumtion.
hi great site found a few of my long lost friends if theres any one that would like to get in touch with me just write to my e mail address i am particularily looking for a friend from park view school i know her name is linda but cannot remember her last name if you know me i would love to hear from you
nnLOKING FOR ROSS KING WHO WENT TO EYNSHAM SCHOOL 1963 TO 1971
Anyone remember Brenda Webb, Ashbourne Crescent, I would like to contact her.
regarding mr segar the undertaker. i do remember him through my mu the late henrietta sandringham, telling me about him, he was a very well respected man on liverpool road wich is now still a undertakers. he would let bereved people pay what they could by instalments so that there loved ones could have a decent buriel,my mum spoke highly of him, and his son james who comented about him on this guestbook would be very proud of him best regards to all of you out there doreen kennedy- barnes {nee sandringham].
I'm trying to find Alan Brown who went to St columbas in the early sixties. he lived on Almoore Road. Last knew of him Wigan area.
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HI, Anyone remember me.does anybody have any class photographs of Sylvester infants and junior school from the 1950's love to see my school mates from more than 50 years ago.I have one...taken by the dining room at the junior school. ( Miss Bells class) willing to share photo's
to trace old friends from Hunssanton, Norfolkm School and from St Christophers pre 1950.
Hi, does anyone remember me.David Eccleston.I attended Sylvester Infants and Junior schools during the 50's. does anyone out there have any class photographs. I have just one, it was Miss Bells class, who later married the Headmaster Mr, Welsby...help me to look back on my childhood. I also moved on to Huyton Hey, which is now named...Knowsley Hey Arts college.Hope to hear from old school mates
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dad was from liverpool.grandparents lived at long lane fazakerley.my dad was john penlington but died in 1968.anyone remember him?anyone out there related to him?my name is trudy.dad died in nottingham august 5th .shot dead i am sad to say.need to find out about my dad and his family.hope someone can help me.someone out there must remember him.
does anyone remember my dad john penlington who was shot dead in nottingham on 5th august 1968?dont know much about paternal side of my family but my grandparents lived on long lane fazakerley.any relatives out there?
i am andy o neill from page moss any one from tommy becket
Please visit the web site www.prescot-rollofhonour.info to see the stories of the men of Prescot who fell in the Great War. The initial set of casualty information has been loaded, surnames Ackers through to Byron, and the remainder will be loaded over the coming weeks.
hello everyone. i remember an anne murphy who went to park view school then on to huyton secondary modern she left at the same time as me in 1955 although we were not friends i seem to find her name familiar. if she views this web site regularly she will se my entry, lower down. i am doreen sandringham {nee}. she may also remember the names of friends and teachers whom i named i would be glad to hear from her or anyone who remembers me. well i am sitting here at my computer looking out onto the rain and wishing i could move to spain or greece sooner, but will have to wait untill house prices start to get better so we can go and live in the sun. do any of you remember car lane i used to play there with my mates one time we were pea picking {pinching peas} in the farmers field there, when we got caught by a policeman he said have you been pinching peas and i said no sir, just as i said it all the peas fell out of my knicker leg where i had been stowing them, he looked and said whats them then, he had a chuckle took our names and adresses, gave us a telling of and sent us running of home was my face red. also does anyone remember slaters shop it was opposite car lane i used to have to run on a sunday to get bread for my mum at top speed running from cotsford road where i still live now or i would get a telling of if i was late back. i have many memories of roby where we used to pinch apples from the posh houses as we called them then, got caught to by some of our school teachers too.we seemed to be always doing naughty things but never anything realy bad. well best regards to everyone and anyone who knows me. doreen kennedy barnes {nee sandringham}
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I am looking to get in touch with a Mr. Peter Forshaw I believe used to live in Lordens Road, Huyton. He should be in his early 50's by now and I believe he has a daughter possibly by the name of Laura in her 20's. If any one can help me get intouch I would be extremely greatful as I would like to contact them both as soon as possible we have not been in touch for 30 years.
Maureen Oboyle Nee McCormack. Is Yankee Cahill anything to do with Paul Cahill, known as Yank. He was mates with my brother, James. They went to St Laurence's junior school in the late 60's then St Kevins. Yank went back to America to live with his dad following the death of his mum, prob early 70s. He has two sisters, one named Shelley. Have been trying to contact Paul for years. Last heard he was living in Philadelphia. If so, do you have any contact details. Email address is below.
Does anyone remember whatever happened to Sister Marie (Gallagher) St Gregory's School, Kirkby, I was in her classes until 1965
Remembering today, Private 35664 Frederick Stanley, 2nd Bn., Lancashire Fusiliers.
I REMEMBER THE HANDS OF HALSANEAD , DONT NO MUCH ABOUT IT HOWEVER RECALL BEING TOLD THAT A LITTLE BOY HAD HES HANDS CUT OFF FOR STEALING AND IF YOU STEAL THE HANDS WOULD COME AND HAUNT YOU. THIS SCHOOL IS NOW A NURSERY AND IS NOT CONNECTED TO HALSAMEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL. IT FACES THE HORSHOE PUBLIC HOUSE
hello everyone, its been awhile since ive been on this website, hope everyone is staying fit & healthy. been very busy traveling & babysitting plus putting out a veggie garden. hope i hear from friends from huyton modern school, parkviews school& stockbridge lane school. left huyton modern in 1955 regards annie(murphy) buck
would like to contact girls from whiston girls from 1953-56 pamela barton. barbara lyon. sylvia brooks. anita parker and any others that may remember me. pamela and l went onto Mabel Flecter College Liverpool.
Hi everyone, what a great site this is full of local knowledge and photo's of Huyton Village and surronding areas. My e-mail address has changed so anyone wishing to make contact with me please disregard the previous e-mail address. Thanks, regards to all. Shirley
looking for anyone related to doreen evans who married david henry. Nans name annie evans. also Paul Thomas who had a sister called margaret.lived in the prescot whiston area.Any information however,would be gratefully received.Annie Evans had a number of children steve, joey,ted, bill,dick,tommy,and george. Annies maiden name was swift, she had a sister who lived in prescot near the royal oak. many thanks
my name is doreen <nee sandringham i used to go to parkview primary school then on to huyton secondary modern left school 1955 i have many happy memories of my last year at school my favourite teacher being mrs twist i remember harry leader i was terrified of him mr major was head master he was so handsom lots of us girls had a crush on him mr stone history was a good teacher, mrs sanders cookery, and domestic science, mr johnstone music was my very favourite teacher, i had such a serious crush on him. mr and mrs tattersall were also there . my school palls were jean anderson, pat allan, gladys brierly, jean wright, grace cannel,barbara jones,. i still live in the huyton erea, but hope to be moving to either spain or greece, there are lots more people i remember but too many for me to mention, please get in touch through this wonderfull site that i just stumbled onto many good wishes to any one who remembers me
Just revisited the site. Would love to hear from old friends from Prescot and surrounds.
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Webmaster, this is not a real busy site with people posting thousands of messages. I don't see a problem with people posting that are looking for old friends.Sometimes they are interesting.
Would like to hear from any old school mates from Knowsley Woolfall Srns School, Stockbridge lane.
i am trying to find any one who knows stanley harrison last know in the birkinhead area or maybe walasey he would be in his late 50s early 60s he had two children by the name david.joanne and was in the armed forces in 1967 aprox please if you are a member or know him please e-mail me thank you
Took me back to when I taught at Cantril High School. does anyone know the whereabouts of Geoff Dunn from the History Department??
Shauna Jhappan (sisters Carol and Chanday)is my cousin. I left Liverpool years ago. I live in LA and would love to email her. Her mother is my aunt Alice and they lived in Elm Road. My mother Patricia was her mothers elder sister.
looking for anthony (tony) john parry born september 1945 played football for hartlepool united
I have just come across the site in a search for my family tree. Is there anyone out there who can help has any links with WILLIAM MELLING born 1839ish and died in potico Lane Prescot 6th nov 1905(friend of Richard John Seddon NZ Prime Minister).I think he had a STONE MASONS business in RAVEN STREET. He had a brother THOMAS MELLING LINKED TO THE RAINHILL IRON WORKS.
i lived in kirkby all of my life before i moved to huyton.i went to st.kevins in northwood.in around 1967 left in 1972 i think any1 who knows give me a bell be great to hear from you!!
I am looking for Janet Kelly, who was married to Paul Kelly, Paul was a milkman and they used to live in Colwell Road off Princess Drive. Janet was my daughters god mother. That was 29 years ago. I would love to get in touch . Any info would be greatly appreciated. By the way, this site is fantastic.
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Trying to research family history. Anyone with any information on Zion Independent Methodist Church on Kemble Street, Prescot or the Beesley Family from Liverpool Road Prescot?
im trying to find the sons of a brian hewitt,who came from the huyton area,does anyone know of their whereabouts,they are my two half brothers
To Celebrate The Capital of Culture in Knowsley Village, Knowsley Historical Society are presenting an Exhibition in Knowsley Village Hall on 14th June. Displays of photographs of the Earls of Derby, old villagers and those from the Maypole Bungalow Estate. Census from 1841 to 1901 will be available. A new book Knowsley Village and its People will be available, aswell as memories from residents and those whose lives have taken them thousands of miles away, playwright Willy Russell has written a piece and so has the Earl of Derby.
Anyone interested in images of Huyton past and present should check out the website www.huytontimes.co.uk ;-)
I WAS SURPRISED TO COME ACROSS A GREAT SITE I WAS BORN IN BROADWAY NORRIS GREEN BUT LIVED IN PAGE MOSS THEN DOVECOT MOST OF MY LIFE I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF CHANGES OVER THE YEARS I AM SURPRISED TO SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE EMIGRATED AND I WONDER WHAT MY LIFE WOULD HAVE BEEN LIKE IF I HAD HAD THE COURAGE TO DO THE SAME YOUR SITE IS GREAT
Did you go to Prescot Grammar, Prescot Girls Grammar or Prescot Comprehensive School? Then vist www.prescotian.info for a site full of nostalgia and over 2300 former pupil contact details.
i left perth western australia in 1979 returned 19yrs later but left again i have two brothers tom and joe and a sister liz nye iv lost touch last place i new they were was manjurha not sure of spelling on the west coast im flying over at christmas with my daughter and would love to see all of them if anyone knows of my family email please. joe was a landscape gardner tom was in building liz accounts /MY HAVE CHANGED SO HEARS HOPING
hi my name is jim flanders.i have a twin brother gerard.we had the nickname of kida from huyton page moss .we used to go to st aloyuisis school twig lane.now in perth wa anyone out their remember us.be good to hear from anyone back home ..
I attended Longview Secondary Modern School from 1939/40 and lived in Filton Road, Huyton. Love to contact past students or anyone who remembers me the walk over the river Alt past Knowsley Hall. Jacksons farm. the black woods. great memories.
I am trying to find a Michael Swainson that my mum used to play with when my gran helped out at Knowsley Hall in approx 1937. She remembers playing with him in the playroom and outside. Michael she things would have been about 9yrs old she was about 7. If anyone can shed light on who this Michael was she would love to know. (and so would I). Any help much appreciated.
hi im need help finding my greatgrandmother Harriet Foulkes, she was born on the 10th of june in West derby Walton. im also trying to find my Greatgrandfather Albert Hayworth, he was born on 18th October 1915 in west derby they were both orphanages in Fazakerley between 1915 and 1916
Grew up in Kirkby Morston Cresent Southdend, Attended St Josphes And St Kevins, Left in 1965 and in 1967 want into the army 1st Kings Regiment got out in 1977 naver came back to live in kirkby. Know living in Accrington,Clayton Le Moors. looking for any class mates from Mr davis Class,1960/61.Also looking for (Harding Aneater,) she moved to birkenhead in 1960. Maureen Lynch, Pauline Holliday, We all set togather Don't forgetthis is 1959/60/61. if this works then your site is like gold to people who never got a cumputer untill i retierd.
i would like to no if you have a pitcher from the kirkby reporter about 1965 -1970 we were in the paper for the largest family in kirkby i would like 2 see it also the right up about us i would be grateful of your help in this matter we were know as the hamid family from 1 briery hey ave northwood kirkby i would like to have a copy of the phptp thank you for your help
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I am trying to trace a George Haynes of Dumfries in Scotland who was in the forces world war 2.A friend of mine who was in the Land Army during that time wishes to contact him please try and find him for her she lived in the North of England.
hi does anyone remember a bright light in the late sixtys shooting across the liverpool sky the head line in the liverpool echo read what was that bright light in the sky
I am trying to trace an old friend I knew in Huyton in the fifties.
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Can any body out there on guest book help me,?
HI MY NAME IS IRFAN AND I AM SEEKING A OLD FRIEND MR.DEREK BROOK FIELD WHO WORKED IN UK COMPANY BALFOUR KILPATRICK LIT. I AM FROM PAKISTAN SO PLEASE PROVIDE ME INFORMATION ABOUT IT ON MY CELL NUMBER OR E-MAIL ADDRESS.
Hello everybody,I lived in Penrhyn Road.The so called Bungalow estate.Does anyone have any photo,s or maps of the estate they would like to share with me.I would be most grateful,if you could email me a copy.Best Regards Brian Harrington.
found this page while trying to find info about my old school Gonzaga comprehensive in huyton.It seems to have sunk without a trace.Does anybody remember me kathleen mcbride old friends included diane boyle, marie bowden and paula joyce.
hi lee your dad was a popular and well loved person in the prescot area.i used to live in the longview area myself .brian was four years o lder than me but i used to have a drink with his brother if i am right called kenny on a sat lunch in the hilside pub i think you must know most of his old friends as they all still live in the prescot area.
BRIAN STOREY...Hi Im looking to see if anyone knew my father BRIAN STOREY.He grew up in the 50s & 60s in Barford Road Huyton,then after marrying my mother he lived in MoLYNUEX CLOSE PRESCOT in the 1970s.He worked in the B.I.C.C. Prescot in 1976/77,he had a tragic accident at work in december 1977 & passed away aged 32.He was popular in the Quiet Man,the Ealgle & Child,the Bath Springs & other popular pups around Huyton & Prescot.If you knew him Id love to hear from you.Thank you....Ps A great site
Can anyone help me find John Anderson from the yorkshire area who plays rugby for Selby. I believe he is self employed dealing in bathrooms. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
hi great site just stumbled on it been reading for 2 hours now i would like to trace ginger who was with my husband in malaya husband still talks about him the were both engineers ginger came from scotland also my cousins thomas henry allen cahill and frances known to me as yankee cahill
I remember the two boys murdered in Whiston, yes one was Gary Miller and the other boy was John Greenwood hope this helps you. I live opposite to there at present it is now called Stadt Moers Park, used to be Tushies tip.
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i am looking for a carol liveingston i used to work for her at a ladies hair salon in kingsway huyton hair affair,i would just like to know that carol and her then partner jimmy are ok .
Hello! Hello! - I went to St. Columbus School in Huyton. Have been living in the U.S. since 1980.....would really like to hear from any long lost friends out there.
On 21st March 1918, the German army in France launched “Operation Michael”, an offensive which they hoped would lead to the end of the war. Over the first week of the offensive, the British forces were pushed back across a broad front and incurred heavy casualties.
There have been a few entries in the Guestbook relating to a book produced in or around 1944, which lists all pupils at Prescot Grammar School.
Still a great site.... Still looking for old friends from myn Rushey Hey Junior School....1957-1962, and Brookfield Comp. from 1962-1966. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.... especially those of you who attended the 40th Anniversary of our starting in Brookfield.... in 2002. It was a fabulous day, and well worth the trip from Canada to be there.
Remembering today, 10th March, two men of Prescot who were killed in action on this date in 1915.
if anybody knows of any of the chiocchi family related to the late mike chiocchi who lived in norris green, could you please email me as i would love to speak to you.
I am looking for members of family - BOULTER's from BIRKENHEAD and Cheshire.
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My Ancestors are all from the Merseyside area. Some lived at Speke Hall - they were tenants Farmers family name GRACE. Several members of the GRACE family married members of the WRIGHT Family who were also Farmers and connected with Wright House and Croft Farm. Any information most welcome and I would love to connect with some WRIGHT cousins. Best regards Maureen Qlds Aus.
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Looking for Eric Patterson, mums name June Coop of Beech Road in Huyton Merseyside last known to be in Australia. Cousins waiting to chat and catch up. My married name is Parker but was coop daughter of Derek and Carole and sister of Tracy. Any one who knows of any family i would be grateful to hear from them.
I am looking for members of family - Boulter's from Birkenhead and Cheshire.
hi anyone with information about Stanley Cairns on trafargel road wallasey wirral uk please email me Thanks
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Attended St Aloysius/Gonzaga Comp until 1978 and lived in Cartmel Road, Huyton until 1981, when I moved down to the Midlands.
i came across this site by accident. what a good site. i im looking for pictures of my dad who passed away 31 years ago he was called kenneth smith he lived in chorley lancashire and went to all saints church on sundays and played cricket at all saints school. he went to southlands high school. also i would like to know if anyone knows a man called robbie fielden or fielding he lived in roby huyton i knew him around 1988 he will be about 36 yrs old now would be nice to see how hes doing
I am looking for history on Knowsley Hall/House the home where my great grandfather Henry Brook Martin was a gamekeeper in late 1900's I think the owner was the Duke of Devonshire OR Lord Derby but cannot be certain at this moment.
My Great Great Grandfather, Robert Thompson, lived with his wife and children at Bridgefield in Halewood in the late 1800's. He died in 1899 and is buried in St Nicholas Church in Halewood. I am seeking any information and photographs about him, his family and/or the House.
trying to trace photo's or information of orwell road kirkdale.my mum is hoping to find old friends,she lived at 135 orwell road and worked in irwin's.her name is joyce grierson(1940's)any info would be gratefully received.
Hi all, i lived in kirkby,i went to cherryfield(1964-69) and then brookfield(1969-75) ,too many good people to list, if you remember me ,it would be good to email.
What a great site this is,love looking through it to see if i can come across any old friends.I lived in Merton Drive Roby,till 1967,attended Dovcote Primary, and then Huyton Modern, left there in 1958.I do remember some of the teachers that people have said about on the the site,had some good laugh's there.
went to barlows lane cp in fazakerley then on to sherwoods lane also fazakerley then moved to richard kelly place in clubmore weny to roscoe garsfeild school trained as a nurse at fazakerley hos and walton hospital trying to find any one wh remembers joan irene worthing one brother bill went to alsop high and one sister anne
Hi I wonder if anyone can help me, My Sister Linda Askew Married Alan Charles Boles at St Chads on 18th April 1965. Lin died a few years ago and Alan died yesterday (10/1/08)
I used to live in CHANGFORD ROAD in NORTHWOOD and went to ST ANTHONYS & ST GREGORY'S schools, and have 6 brothers & sisters - IRENE, HUGHIE(UGGIE), MARGARET, PAT, BOBBY, & JOHN. Sadly we have lost our lovely Mum & Dad now HUGHIE & SADIE, so it would be lovely to hear from anyone who remembers them or any of my family.
Hi, I came across this site by accident. I am researching my family history and would be interested if anyone knew of my Grandparents Austin and Mabel Durrans they lived in Seel Road, Huyton and he was the manager of the New Mayfair Cinema. I seem to remember the names Mrs Jackson and Miss Oliphant being mentioned, I think they worked in the box office.
I am trying to trace a long lost girl friend. Her pre married name was CLAIR LEYLAND, she attended Longview secondary school, and left in about 1969. She used to live in MOSSBROW RD. She also had a brother but i dont know his name, but i belive he joined the navy. She married and emergrated to CANADA. She divorced, and her husband came back to the UK i belive. Any help no matter how small please let me know. Thank you.
I'd just like to say i think the website is great, I've lived in Huyton all my life, attended Parkview and Roby Comp, leaving in 1984. I still live in Huyton and would love to hear from anyone who knows me.
Great site,Hi my name is Irene(Moss)Left Ruffwood in 1965,House Shakelton.Mr Looker,House Master, Mr Barnes, Head Master.My best mates were Enid Morris,Cristine Rutter,Cristine Farmer, Jean Farley.Any one got any photo`s,of this time would love to hear from you.My old address 47 Madrayn Ave,Northwood.
Hello, does anyone remember the Drury family that lived in Burnard close, Northwood, Kirkby, Liverpool. I went to Ruffwood School in Wedgewood House. We are talking about 1965/1972? Please contact on: steveg9@fsmail.net I would like to hear from anyone who still remembers us, wow! have I got a tale to tell, if your interested!
hi i am anji burgan trying to find old school friends who went to either st joseph's or all saints in kirkby would be nice to keepin touch.. inow live in anfield.. used to live in southdene kirkby ...so send me an email if you remember me.. anji xxx
Remembering today five men born in Prescot who were killed in action this day 90 years ago, 30th November 1917.
I'm trying to get in touch with Jennie Leidstrom who used to live in Parbrook Road Huyton in the early 80's.
Remembering today the men of Prescot who fell in the last few days of the Great War in November 1918.
With the impending arrival of grand children I felt it was time to put a little research into where ou family came from and was surprised to see that my maternal line flows from around St Marys with relations living in Peacock House, Sugar Lane, Pinfold Lane and, according to the census, the "Village". This web-site has helped tremedously to build a better picture of my great-great-great grandparents but I'd still like some help if anyone can assist.
Hi Just stumbled across this website and noticed a question about Seth Powell. Seth Powell was my great uncle and he was also mayor.He and Auntie Jessie are remenbered with great fondness as his house was always full of family and music (Mostly Tom Jones and Englebert). I remember he was a staunch Labour man and was great friends with Mr Wilson.
Currently I am writing a biography on Richard John Seddon, our longest serving Prime Minister who came from St Helens and grew up wandering around the estates of the Earls of Derby-with the gamekeepers' permission! His garndfather Richard was a tenant of the 13th and 14th Earls. Can anyone please check this for me-I can't pay much but might run to a bottle of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Also is there anything surviving on the Grammar school at Eccleston where his father, Thomas, was headmaster and the Earls sat on the Board of Governors?
Hi all I was born and grew up in Warrington way back - am trying to find out if St Marys Church that was on St Mary's Street is still there- also any class mates from St Marys Primary School around 1970 or Beaumont Technical School 1975 - 1977
Looking for Dorrie Boulter - Iim trying to get in touch with Dorrie Boulter who lived in St Helens. She was a theatre nurse at a private hospital in the area. Has a sister called helen and gillian.
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calling anyone who was in mrs batsons class at huyton modern secondry school rupert road huyton my name is jackie navarro if anyone remembers me i would love to hear from you .
hiya just fell across this site while looking up my old schools,westvale and brookfield.i used to live on melverley rd from around 1977 my mum was called dot !! dorothy bellamy then dortthy taylor then she was last known by dorothy mclure she died in 1984 and i was just wondering if anyone remembered her ?before she moved to westvale she lived in towerhill she was known as taylor there and her husbands name was george.they had 3 girls beverley michelle and cathy.does anyone remember dot or george taylor ? thanks
my names karen roberts and i'm looking for a friend i went to school with 30 yrs ago.. we went to higherside school between 1972 - 1977 and her name was alison gregory.. would be nice if anybody else remembers me to get intouch.
im 26 yrs old and wanted to find anyone that attended whiston willis school, milton avenue between 1984 - 1991? be good to hear from any teachers aswell
does anyone know where i can view old pictures of kirkby and st kevins school
grew up on bishop drive,went to halsnead and higherside before moving to wavertree.great times on the tip and fishing down at big lake.football with saint nicks,bri lee,s disco at the village hall (lol)
Enjoyed the website trying to locate the wedding of Grace Terry of Huyton Quarry to John Lowton of Whiston probably 1926/7 My Dad was Robert Lowton of Jubilee Drive worked at Tushinghams & Cronton Colliery loved Whiston proud of his roots.Related to Cyril & Tommy Smith of Quarry Garden Nursery. Does anyone remember the Lowton family we were small Dad had 1 sister Betty.Thanks Kathy Schofield
attended Prescot Grammar School from 1953-1959. Have lived in South Africa for 20 years and have been living in New Zealand for the past 21yrs. Could any of my old mates contact me.
I am a grandson of Mrs Evelyn Scott, and Walter Scott, who lived opposite Knowsley Secondary School. My grandmother had been a cleaner at the school, and raised her family in the house, living there until her entering hospital soon before her sad passing in September 1980. I have been estranged from my family for many years, and am trying to piece together my family history on my Mother's side, especially of the grandmother I loved very much. I know that she had a few children, (Jean, Glenys, John and a son who died very young (my brother was named after him i was told - Neil). If anyone can provide any information on when she passed away, the exact address of where she lived, where she is buried, her maiden name - anything, I would be eternally grateful. Allow me to fill in these details of a woman whose memory I treasure to this day.
Remembering today three Prescot men who were killed in action on this date, 7th September, in 1916 during the battle of the Somme. All are named on the War Memorial behind the parish church and the Rood Screen inside the church.
Remembering today, three men of Prescot War Memorial, all who died on 31/08/1918
Hey everyone: I lived in Merton Drive Roby in the 60's. Used to hang out in the Bowring Park area.(which is what the kids did, at that time)
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hi can anybody help me am looking for any family members by the name of UNDERWOOD am from huyton myself and dont know were anybody else is from my dads name is john underwood and my grandads name was eric underwood from st johns eastate drop me a line if anybody knows me or any of my family members ....yours sincerley
Great site I came upon it by accident
Hello out there i am trying to trace a woman called nora kelly from kirkby, i think she was once married to a man called william robert malone, is there anybody out there who can help? her daughters or sons might be able to help me, thank you very much and i would appriciate any help
I am trying to research the Doubleday family my grandparents were Martha and Richard Doubleday living in Huyton early 1900's. My grandfather was a dock laborer My father Henry (Joe) Doubleday was born 1912 the address was 4a Arkwright Street, Liverpool. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
I am writing a book does anybody know the family of Harold Winstanley who tried to murder Lady Derby in 1952. If not members of the other families involved in this incident
Does anybody remember Mrs Bigelow, who used to be school secretary at Whitestone Primary School on Sugar Lane, and prior to that at the Maypole School when Jack Challenor was headmaster? She died in the Isle of Man, ten years ago. Also does anybody remember my brother David Bigelow, and sisters Valerie and Heather?
I am trying to trace anybody that remembers the bungalows on Beechburn Crecent (just off Western Avenue in Huyton)and the surrounding area. Does anybody remember what the bungalows were made out of? or have any photographs? Any information would be great, Ellen.
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hi 2 all, i waz just wondering if anybody has any info on the farrell family as im starting 2 do my family tree my nan waz evelyn farrell(ne tetlow)my grandad waz thomas farrell both lived in ashbury rd page moss and i know of 1 antie that lives in the same rd (spinks) if any 1 can help me out on this it would be much appached point me in the right direction please thank you xxxxxx
hi 2 all,im sarah and looking 4 patrick hughes (paddy)last knowen address waz wingate towers by the blue bell pub. he dated a lady called josephine farrell in the late 60's an i waz born in 1975 as a result of there relationship.patrick as been seen around the page moss area as he use 2 drink in the egael an child pub.if any 1 knows him or knows anythink about him please get in toutch an drop me a line. thank ya's all look 4ward 2 here from some1 wiv some information even if its just a little. xxxxx
I am researching GRACE & WRIGHT family history. Both families were Farmers in the Merseyside area with strong links to Speke,Widnes,Childwall,Halewood etc. I have tried to contact a lady Helen who left a message in March 2007 seeking GRACE information. Would like to hear from her. Great site. Maureen Qld Aus.
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Looking for information on Oswald Adams who died June 1948 in works accident- High Speed Alloys? Widnes
Am looking for information on my grandfather Thomas Edward Farell who worked as a construction worker in the Knowsley area circa 1934 -1935.
My name is Kathy Gibbon. I was born and lived in Whiston for twenty years, and i am trying to trace two old friends. One Gordon Swift who lived in Huyton Quarry and Colin Pimblet who lived in Whiston near the Carrs Hotel. I havent seen either of them for years,and it would be fantastic to hear from them.
Hi I am trying to trace any descendants of Thomas Thomas, a coal miner from North Wales. He died in 1930 at Lyme Cottages in Whiston, his eldest son was Robert Lloyd Thomas(b 1883?), and then Robert's son is Alan Lloyd Thomas I think Alan's wife was called Isabelle. They are all buried in the graveyeard at St Nicholas church in Whiston. Any infomaion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Great site.
Hi, i lived in Huyton Church Road, i went to St Aloyius RC School in the early seventies. If any remembers me i would be made up to hear from you.
Great site, superb photo's!
A PS to my mail below. Hannah was the daughter of James Molyneux born 1811 in Knowsley.In 1841 he was living in Huyton Village with his family including Dorothy Molineux age 80 who I presume to be his mother.
This is a tremendous website.Thank you for all the effort put into it. I am researching my husband's family connections in this area. I would love to hear from anyone with information on the Humphreys family of Knowsley or the Molyneuxs. William Humphreys married Hannah Molynuex from Huyton in 1861 and had a large family.We believe a branch of the Molyneux family ran Knowsley post office.We also have connection with the Palmer family of Prescot.I have quite a lot of information to share.My husband's grandfather (Arthur) is on the picture of the 1908 village cricket team.
I went to st Johns school Kirkdale,. with Andy, and at 17 or 18 years of age he went into the merchant navy with Alfred Holt, Blue funnel line, He lived in Upton, on the Wirral,during the late sixtys I lost touch with him.Ive now heard hes pashed away.
1841 census records my ancestors lived in PARRIS square, Prescot, I know it doesn't exist now, but can anyone tell me where it was.
Wow, I've learned alot from this site.Must have been on for 3 hours? Love the pictures. I'm a born and bread Kirkby girl living in New York City. I get home once a year, most of my family are still there. If anyone wants to contact me or my family drop me a line. Mothers name is PAT COLLINS (maiden) has 5 sisters and 3 brothers from BIRKIN RD 1950's and from then on CAWTHORNE AVE Southdene. I attended Cherryfield and Brookfield schools until 1993. Great childhood memories x
I am researching my friends family tree their surname was SMITH Edward & Lucy nee Holland in the 1880/90's they lived in Huyton at 16 Dogkennels,which was next door to Dogkennels House at No15, & Rose Cottage No.14 I think this was Mill Lane Huyton. Can anyone help me with any info it would be much appreciated. Great website
Great site. I lived in Kirkby from about 1963 to 1981, lived in Southdene, went to Park Brow school from 1965 to about 1969, moved to Warrenhouse rd about 1969, went to Overdale school then Ruffwood school til 1976. My family moved to Runcorn in 1981,what happened to everyone?
Hi in reply to Christine Robinson previously of Rusland Road Kirkby. I lived across the road from you Number 14 the Mckays. I am Tricia, the Youngest one of the twins. My sister Kathleen who lives in Leeds found this and told me about it, so I thought I would reply. Annette my twin lives in Newcastle. Kevin lives in Ireland, Colin in Wales, Michael in London, Maureen in Somerset.
Hey guys wonderd if anyone could help me track down a family that once lived in Parbrook Huyton called Halliday. I know one was called Stella if so email me micko85@hotmail.co.uk thank you
Hi my names claire, and i'm trying to find any information,on a road accident on east prescot road liverpool on the 16 november 1963 i know it was a long ago but any information,I would be grateful the accident involved my uncle who was killed his name was Alfie Hoult thanks for your help claire
I WENT TO ST AUGUSTINE,S INFANTS AND SENIOR SCHOOL FROM 1952-1958 THEN MOVED TO SWINDON.MY MAIDEN NAME WAS ROGERS.I SWAM FOR MY SENIOR SCHOOL AGE 11.MY BEST FRIEND WAS PAT SWAIN WHO I HAVE TRIED HARD TO GET IN TOUCH WITH.I REMEMBER PAT LINDSEY.MR WHITESIDE WAS OUR HEADMASTER.I WOULD BE THRILLED TO HEAR FROM ANYONE OUT THERE WHO WENT TO THE SCHOOL THOSE YEARS, MY SURNAME NAME NOW IS POWELL.
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I am researching the Benyon family who lived in Whiston in the first part of the 19th.C. If anyone has any information to share / swap I'd love to hear from you.
I am trying to trace anyone who may have known my late widowed father Bill Burns (born 1927), Dorothy Burns (nee Grayson - born 1928), Harry Hockley (also known as the galosher man), Maggie Hockley, ‘Tinsley’, John Kay, Thomas Grayson, Edward Teggin, or Jim Burns (Bill’s father) who lived in or around Sutton Road or possibly Boundry Road, St Helens, Merseyside in the 1940’s. Bill, Harry and ‘Tinsley’ were friends in the area at that time. Bill and Dorothy at one time worked for United Glass Bottle and had two sons Terrence and Robert who were later adopted after the couple parted. Dorothy went on to settle with her partner John Kay.
Hi my name was Helen Canavan and I lived at 63 Saunders Ave in Prescot, I went to St Lukes Primary School in the mid sixties and from there to Our Lady of Mt Carmel in St Helens.
Looking for relatives of ERIC LLOYD. He lived at 20 GILBERT ROAD, WHISTON. He died in August 1968. Thankyou.
I am trying to gather information about my Frodsham ancestors, one of whom was working as a groom at Knowsley Hall around the time of 1861 census. He is residing at Park Side Lodge which I gather was on the Liverpool Rd side of the estate, adjacent to 'Turkey Lodge' and 'Forest Lodge'. Would anyone have any further information on this, and also of the 'Eagle and Child' on Liverpool Road which is also listed and where my forebears were inclined to congregate? Thanks. Great Website!!
Family research - TWISS or TWIST.
I am wondering if anybody has information on the Plumbley family history especially photographsof my great great grandfather Richard Plumbley who was born 1932 in lathom. I know he was from a very big family I would love to hear from any body who has any details thank you.
Hi, I wondered if any one out there has information on Hoult`s Corner which used to stand on what is now St Oswald`s Street. Also does anyone have information to do with a Lord Derby who had a daughter called Ann Woods Born 1780-1785, and that he disinherited.
Hi all...hope you're all enjoying this site as much as i am!
Re-visited this fantastic sight in March 2007. Attended Huyton Hey in the mid-sixties and was taught by such luminaries as "Packy" Proven, Mr Mc Ardle, Mrs Iddison, Mr Critchley. The Head changed from Old Mr Fitton to Mr Whitehead. Names such as Paul Fry, John Molyneaux, Andrew Colwell, Liz Mc Ardle and Linda Hill are fellow students that spring to mind.
My dad Vincent Siner would love to find out more about his dad who boxed all around liverpool and as far as Morecombe back in the 1940s. His boxing name was Paddy Bennett (JOE SINER) dose anyone have any photos or storeys to tell about my grandad? Somtimes my dad would go along with him as a kid from what he can remember it was fantastic. It would be a great honour if anyone out there in our big city wohas any information about this thank you.
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I was a pupil at Huyton Secondary Modern from 1956 - 1961. I remember Mr. Leader the Music teacher and would love to know if he's still around. He was really nice - hope he still is! Although I know some where afraid of him but he was a very good teacher. One of the best there. I wonder what John Major's son (the Headmaster - John Major) is doing now. He was very nice. Good fun! Hope to hear from someone!!
Was there a Mill Lane hospital in
William Holme & Mary Ann Hunter of Knowsley
Anybody remember me ?I lived in Hillside Rd.(in the Prefabs) and attended Longview School, I moved away in June 1956 with my parents when my fathers job took him to Southampton.
I lived in the Huyton area until my family & I immigrated to the states in 1977 when I was 15. Dad died unexpectedly 4 yrs later in the states, mum eventually went back to Huyton to live & recently passed away at age 70. (Mum & dad's name Peter & Margaret Blong) Have 2 brothers Peter & Kevin that also live there, sister Christine & I stayed in the states. I went to St Dominacs infants school 1 yr (lived on Ashbury Rd) then family moved to a new housing estate on the corner of Twig lane & Roby (Garrowby Dr). So went to St Aloysius infants, juniors & then new school (new then) the Gonzaga, only went there a year before we immigrated, the whole school had a going away dance for me that I'll never forgot, still got the big card that everyone signed. That was in 1977, I'm 44 now. Have been lucky enough to go back & visit, have very fond memories, although I'm probably Americanized now, I will always be a scousa at heart & I still miss it terribly. Would love to hear from any old class mate's. Kept in touch with some over the years, my best friend was Pat Kerwin, got to re-visit with her a few years back but then lost touch again. The Liverpool people are the best in the world. Fond memories I have are going to Ainsdale beach, all piled in an old van my dad had, going to Newsham Fair with my best friend, going to the Pier Head & across to New Brighton. Chester zoo with the school, one memorable occasion made the news, we went on a double decker buss with the school & our driver took a short cut & hit a bridge that was too low, sliced the top of the bus off! Then there are a million memories in between, the old Roby church graveyard, playing around there & down in the subway by the tracks, walking miles & miles to a park. Going to rumage sales & bingo with my grandma who also lived with us & had an interesting life! (Her name was Hanna Brady (maiden name Owens). Boy did she have some stories!! Remember going to teen dances at the various churches or hall's around Huyton, Page Moss, Cantril Farm etc. I could go on & on, but would to hear from anyone, mum & dad had lot's of brothers & sisters (still over there) so our path's may have directly or in-directly crossed. Drop me an e-mail if you'd like to take a trip down memory lane with me.
Looking through what is a very interesting and informative website, I am dissappointed that there is no mention of the bungalow estate off Western Avenue, it is as if it never existed.
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Hi, I am still tracing my family history in the Huyton and Cronton areas. So if there are any CAUSER'S out there who think they might have a connection please send me a little email. My ancestor's moved to the area around the 1920's and worked in mines. Thank you and look forward to hearing from anyone.
I have been writing my family history and my mother lived in Huyton, she went to school at Rupert Rd and Parkview and married my father at Roby church. I have been looking for photos of these buildings and cannot find one, does anyone have any photos that I can download into the book I would greatly appreciate it for any help, or if anyone knows a web site with the info. Regards Di Shaw
I have just started researching my family history and have found this site very interesting and informative . My family are all from the Prescot area . I recently visited St Marys church yard in hope of finding my ancestors but was very upset at seeing how overgrown it has become and was unable to locate anyone . Does anyone know if there are any rcords remaining as to who was buried in St Marys graveyard prior to 1930 ?
I happen to come across this site as I was searching for information on my grandparents. Awesome guestbook-the world really is such a small place.
What an interesting site. I am researching family history and am trying to get some more information about my grandfather. He was a gamekeeper on Lord Derby's estate just before the 1st world war possibly 1900-1913, he then joined up. He was from Sheffield and returned there.Has anyone any ideas how to make progress?
Hiya am looking for people who went to St.Dominics Comprehensive school in the class of 1980-81. If this means anything to you send me an email and I will get back to you. Thank you and hope to hear from you soon.
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Looking for people from Kirkby who remember me. Lived in Bernard Close, Northwood. Went to Ruffwood School, in Wedgwood House. Left about 1972.
Hi, What a great site plenty of information on the area. Iam looking for any information on George Cheshire Tagg who was head Coachman to Lord Derby until his death in 1936, any help would be great thanks.
Looking for people who knew my mum. Anne Soffe ( now Baggaley) she attended Knowsley Secondary Modern and left in 1965. She now lives in Lutterworth Leicestershire and I would like to track down some old school friends for her as I love her soo much and no she would appreciate any feedback.
Kenny Myers....California ..... can you hear me from there ? I tried to reply to your everton.xxx e-mail address but no reply. try and get back to me on this address. Also ChrisWint looking for Leeside Avenue, I lived in 3 houses in that street for 35 years, if you ned any info, write to me.
I have just completed the tour of archive photographs on the site of Huyton. I was Christened/married at St Michael's church and was confirmed at St Gabriel's in Huyton Quarry. I also recognise the photograph of the house 'Holmfield' Tarbock Road as the Morgan family lived there in the 60/70's, I was a friend of Philip Morgan and had been to the house many times.
Hello Everyone, I can't believe that it's been nearly six years since I posted a note in the guestbook. My maiden name was Shirley McCulloch and I used to live at 12, Longview Lane, Huyton. I went to Sylvesters school as an infant then onto Longview junior/secondary school,Astley Road, Huyton. I am now 58 years old and am living and working here in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. I would love to hear from anyone who knows me so we can catch up on the years that have shot by. Happy days.
Im looking for a John Bramhill/Bramhall born 1806 in Huyton by Roby. Has anybody got information of this family from the era.
Looking for Green family. Ray green living in the area in the 50's.
I spent hours reading all the messages what a great site. Does anyone have any history or any photos on boxing back in 1940 / 45? My grandfather was a boxer back then his name Paddy Bennette/ Joe Siner, he was from Kirkby but boxed all around Liverpool and as far as Lancaster. I would love any history on him or photos. My father Vinny Siner would be most grateful as he use to go with him thank you.
Does anyone have a photo of the folk group that Mr Philips, formed between 1970-74. St Augustines Secondary School, Longview Drive Huyton. Sorry can't be more specific about dates.
you were born on the 8th august 1943 birth name was barrie murphy you were later adopted your two sisters are desperately trying to find you.last time seen was at our grandmothers if you see this message or any one who thinks they may know you please contact me please please
Hi, does anyone remember the name of the cinema when it was first opened. Next to the J&A bingo in Kirkby town centre.
I had been searching for the original location of the Tarbox family for a long time. I am grateful for all the history that is available on this website, including the photos. The first Tabox, John, who left England for this country was around 1640 and the families multiplied since. There is a lot of genealogical history going back to the Domesday book but the location was always vague. It was always called Tarbock Hall for over 300 years. And the family name changed slightly over this time. So thanks for clearing up the location. I can now answer people with proof of where John Tarbox came from when he emigrated to this country.
love your web site.brings back happy memories.i moved to wigan 1967 when i married carol.sadly a widower now. Even after 39 years I still miss huyton. Had nice neihbours in Reeds Road. Are any still there?I remember the Clarkes,Merrils, Hughes, Edgars, Byrnes Nellie and John (no relation)Atkinsons,Georges,Murpheys,Kings,Broughams,Heslops( Michael and Kathleen)and Andersons Fond memories.I had sisters Mary Aggie Pattie Teresa and brothers Peter John Jimmy.Would love to hear from old mates Dessie Brophie,Martin McKeown,Harry Flight. I left St.Columbas S,M.1959 can only remember Malcolm Ellis and Peter Rainford from Mr.Devines class, strict teacher but fair. My favourite teachers Mr.Morrison Miss Duffy.Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Good luck to all huytonians.Chris Byrne.(Christy)
Hello all,I am researching a family tree and wondered if anyone remembers a man who was killed in The BICC factory Prescot maybe in the 40s 50s 60s..I think his name would be Dyson or Green i am not sure.any help would be great..Billy Marr
hi does anyone remember Phipps crisps in Kirkby.I worked there for awhile in 1956 and I recall the girls sang all day long while they were working and I remember their favourite was (Nora Malone} this is just a trivial piece of nostalgia.
Hello. My dad, Arthur Weldon originated from Huyton Quarry, I was born in Liverpool and in 1968 the family moved to Pottery Lane, Whiston. My new school became Whiston County Secondary Modern and I attended from 1969 to 1974.
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Stumbled on this site by accident, its sad to see so many Kirkby-ites all over the world, but we all share fond memories of our time living in Kirkby, how times have changed. I am looking for anyone who lived in the Elstead road of westvale in the 80's.
Grew up on Hillside Avenue at # 136 (next to the arches that led through to Bruton road). I googled it recently and it looks like that part of hillside has been demolished, (sorry to see that). It has been a long time since my last message, pop in often just to catch up on the news. Still have two sisters living "across the pond" Helen in Huyton Village and Ann in Whiston. Best whishes to ALL from America.
I was Born in 1940 and lived at 32 Cromford Road, Longview, Huyton, until 1955
Does anyone remember a man named Barry who used to be a musician in O'Sullivans by the Philharmonic in the 1960's. If so i would like to locate him.
I wonder if anyone on here can point me in the right direction, maybe local newspapers of that time? I have just received a death certificate of a William Rimmer, who died on 1st of April 1846, aged 31 (in Ditton, Farnworth, a sub district of Prescot). I was hoping that information given might show that he was my gt gt grandfather. However, the informant is the coroner, as the cause of death was 'a blow on the head with a poker by Thomas Davey, manslaughter, lived 11 days', so I am no nearer, but very intrigued. I would be grateful for ideas on how to find out more.
Is anyone else researching into the RENSHALL family of Prescot? My 3x gr-grandfather was Thomas Renshall, b.c1789, and I am trying to find a connection between him and any of the other numerous Renshalls from the Prescot area. Thomas was a bricklayer, as were all his sons (Matthew was my 2x gr-grandfather). Most of the other Renshalls appear to have been working in the watch-making industry, or else were cloggers. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks.
this is the first time i have seen your web site and i have found a lot of things that i have forgotten about over the years, like my old school and how much it has changed, now my kids are going their now. i hope that this web site will be around for when my kids get older and can understand the history that much better. thank you for the memories.
My wife grew up in Huyton and recently saw a book "Beautiful Huyton with Roby -A Charming Residential Suburb bt Andrew G Colwell.
Anyone remember the Harris family of Dagnall Rd,Westvale,Kirkby,please get in touch.
Wishing everyone all they wish for themselves for Christmas and New Year. I've enjoyed reading all the messages, good luck to anyone who is searching for a lost friend or family member.
Im trying to find any family members. My father was WILLIAM EDWARD POWELL DOB 04/03/1952. He has 2 brothers Norman and Derick, and I think 4 sisters Anita, Anne, Lillian and Pauline. All were brought in Kirkby. I believe I have several half brothers and sisters, Antony, Billy and Gillian and Brook Mathew, Rebecca Lauren.
I just came across this site by accident when looking for some other information about Kirkby. I was very suprised to see an entry from an old schoolfriend, Paul Martin. Hi Paul. I saw you on Questiontime a few years back. Hope you are well.
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HEWITT-Thomas Raymond RAFVR Killed in flying accident on 15.3.1944 while Navigator of a Stirling returning from raid on Amiens.Parents listed as Thomas & Mary Ellen Hewitt of Runcorn Thomas is buried at Runcorn Cemetery. aged 21 when killed.Are there any relations out there?Am writing an article about Thomas & his crew.Many thanks.
Hi, looking for June Hobson who attended Knowsley College...just lost touch
i am researching ABRAHAM family name they were living in PRESCOT for around 60years,they had a farm (REY HEY) and some of them lived in SNIG LANE and PRESCOT WOOD.
I am trying to find more info on the history of the cottages at the top of Dinas Lane Huyton, opposite jubilee park. I beleive they were built about 1836 and were workers houses within Lord Derbys estate, I would love to find some origional pictures and any info as to who lived there etc at this time, can anyone out there help me ??!!
Hi i was wondering if anyone could give me some history of the brick wall inn in tarbock as i have just taken over the tenancy and would like to know some of the history. their is an old photo of mrs Ambrose if any one knows any information on her please thank
this is for brian crone ,regarding your entry in the guest book oct.I did send a email to you but it came back default.please get intouch at annecormack@hotmail.com.
Hi my name is Ann cKenna and went to St Luke's school in Shaw Lane Prescot. Would love to hear from any one who went there from 1975 to 1980.
I am trying to research something told to my father-in-law by his mother about how he came to be named Ivan in a family of brothers called George, John, Dennis, Alan and Lesley and a sister called Jean. He was told he was named Ivan after a friend of the Allen family who was the head gardener for the Earl of Derby and that he was a friend of the Allen Family. He believes he was christened in his christening robe. I am unsure about how to verify this story but found this site and thought it a good place to try. I would be glad of any information even if it is a few pointers on the best place to research a possible employee of the Knowsley Estate. Thank you in anticipation of any help
Hi, is there anybody on this wonderful site who knows the where-abouts of Joan Gleaves, believed born Bootle,1928. She served in WAAFs 1948-52. Service friend Jane, is hoping to trace her. Thanks, Ron
I HAVE JUST FOUND THIS WONDERFUL SITE.I AM TRYING TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS ME I AM 45 LIVED IN ROWAN DRIVE AS A KID WENT TO MILLBROOK AND THEN ON TO RUFFWOOD AND STILL LIVE IN KIRKBY GET IN TOUCH
Re: Irene Fitzpatrick of Stockport. I am related to John Bullock of Prescot who was a watchmaker around the 1870s and 1880s. I've not had any luck with your email as the post is now 4 years old!
I'm hoping someone can help me, I'm looking for any pictures of Mintour Road Northwodd Kirkby in the very early 70s prefably the flats that were once there. Also any pictures of the flats that were on Westhead Walk right behing the Molly pub facing County Road (early/mid 70s), any info or pics i'd really apprieciate
I am trying to find the Kelly family, who use to live on Elizabeth Road, St Johns Estate in Huyton. They moved a good few years ago now to Holland, I was in contact with Thomas, they came back every so often. Last I heard they moved to Germany and we have lost contact. Anyone know anything please let me know!
My name is Sharon Brooks,i lived in Warrenhouse Rd Northwood Kirkby from 1970 till 1986.I went to Overdale School and Ruffwood School. I remember the Hearns, Bells, Unsworths, Daniels, Mr& Mrs mMaher, Whittakers, Noons, Harold Evans, Chrissy, Mannings, Mary Hughes, Parrs, Lennons, Prestons, Lynskeys & many more. If anyone knows me please get in touch.
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Family history research! Does anyone know of or remember the Reed family, formerly of Ackers Street Prescot circa 1947-1970ish? Father was Peter Kenneth, who had a firm called PKR Joinery; mother Teresa; and three children Peter Kenneth, Paul and Elizabeth. Any info gratefully received, thank you.
i am researching some relatives who lived at DYE HOUSE FARM TARBOCK in the 1960s. they were NINION and SIMON. Probably THWAITE. does anyone know anything about them or the farm?
I am trying to contact Libby about the Birch family that lived in Dragon Lane Whiston up till 1965. I am Elizabeth and Sam's younger son. Libby requested information in 2003 her then e-mail was libbyheidihi01@lycos.co.uk mine is alank1@talktalk.net cheers
It has been a long time since I hit on this site. So many of you have lovely memories of Kirkby. Does anyone remember living in the old cream Quarry Green two story flats with the drill square in the middle where we had a huge xmas tree? Xmas party at the old Quarry Green Club ? Who attended the old village St Chads School in the fifties (you would be in your fifties now). Anyone who attended Overdale Juniors in the 60's - would love to hear from anyone.
I would like to here from anyone who attended St Augustines now Thomas a Beckett between 1962/66
Was born in Kirkby, went to St Maries then on to St Gregs, spent most of the late 70,s+ 80,s in the Carters,12/5, Labour Club + The Mainbrace to name but few.Moved to Germany in 83 my maiden name was mcGowan, would love to hear from anybody from back then.Great times were had!!!
I am looking for a photo of the old St Columbas church about 1946 I lived at 42 Shepton road I went there today to get a photo but it had all been knocked down.
Just discovered this site. Terrific| My family moved to Rosebank Road,Huyton in 1938. I left for the US in 1957. I attended Huyton Senior School, Rupert Road approx. 1942-1946. My classmates were Margaret Henwood, Doris Kitching and June Kingsley, just to name a few. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. At school I was known as Lynelle (Lyn) Johnston.
For anyone who used to have a regular Friday drink in the Swan on Kingsway in the late 1990s, especially ex-Access students and staff from Knowsley College, then a few of us are meeting up on Friday 13th October 2006 (Ann Helsby, Brenda Croughan, Debbie Alty, Steve Wood,...). Please feel free to come and join us. Someone should be there from 5.30 onwards.
I was wondering of anyone could help me, I'm looking for a book of the history of Knowsley Village to give to my mother as a gift. She was born in 1945 and was brought up in Knowsley Village, and often talks of it fondly. I haven't had much luck finding anything on the internet. If anyone has any ideas, it would be lovely if you could mail me them. Thank-you.
Hello - my maiden name was Morgan and I was born in Wimborne Close in Huyton and then moved to Bruton Road and Stockbridge Lane. Does anyone have any photos of these places in the early 1940' 50' and 60's.
looking for the name R Stacey who won a award from the Wirral and Birkenhead agricultural society in 1908 anyone throw any light please
Does anyone have photos of all saints primary school, church street, Runcorn.1970-1990 class, individual or building (old or new building) please xxx
I'm researching my family tree and noticed that there are others also looking into the same surname of Cumine. My gt-grandmother was Elizabeth Cumine, she was born in liverpool in 1885 and lived in the Litherland area. She had a twin brother called Joseph. Their parents were from Scotland. Would like to hear from anyone who thinks that we may be connnected
I have just stumbled across this site after recently discovering my ancestors who lived in and around Huyton during the 1800's.
Peacock Farm - Knowsley
I am researching my family tree and i need info on the manchester family from
What a nice site! All my family left Kirkby some years ago, my mum and all are fine. We lived in Westvale then Cleadon Road Southdene then Northwood. I left St Gregs comp in 1978. I had some sad times in Kirkby but some great times and i keep touch with some old mates from Southdene. Would like to hear from some other old mates. Bye for now to all Kirkby buddies.
Does anyone have any information on Clock Face Crisps? My Great Grandparents used to own this, so I'm told.
Left Prescot Grammar school in 1959, anyone who remembers me please contact me. I am also often in Australia.
Am looking for KATHLEEN NUGENT or anyone who knows of her. Please email me on
Looking for POWELLS" who lived at Langtree Farm. Kirby & West Derby. I understand that they lived on Knowsley Lane near Earl of Seftons Lodge on the same side of the lane Marjory Powell
I am looking to trace my ancestors. James Keegan was born around 1875, he died on the titanic in 1912, where he was employed as leading fireman. He was survived by his wife Alice Keegan (formally Alice Duruil) and four children, Joseph John Keegan, Lawrence Keegan, Sydney Francis keegan and Alice Ellen Keegan. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Hi I went to Sylvester Primary from 1969- 1976. I was Sandra Leight. It would be nice to hear from any of my old school mates. Hope you are all well.
I have found out that I am related to John Wycherley (1817- 1891) watchmaker based at 4 Warrington Street Prescot. I know someone else related to him has been on the site but email no longer works. Does anyone else know anything about him or his wife/wives? Please get in touch.
Trying to find information on an army camp in Hillside Road Huyton 1939-45 to trace Sergeant John Kinsey or anyone who might have information about him.
ANYONE REMEMBER ME OR MY LATE HUSBAND JIM BOARDMAN PUPILS OF ST ALOYSIUS R C SCOOL IN TWIG LANE.THOSE WERE THE DAYS. IT WAS IN THE LATE 30S AND 40S ALL THE WAR YEARS I REMEMBER WHEN WE WENT TO SCHOOL AND THERE WAS AN UNEXPLODED BOMB IN THE PLAYGROUND NEEDLESS TO SAY WE WERE ALL SENT HOME. UNTILL THE ARMY CAME .POP HOULTON WAS THE HEADMASTER .AND SOME OF THE TEACHERS MISS NORDOFF. MR STIRRUP MISS CAULFIELD. MISS KAY. MISS MARCHANT TO NAME A FEW.I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE .
looking for info on william Adams who was lost at sea aged 27 onboard riverloyne on dec 7th 1948. I believe all crew of 5 were from the Wirral area. It was captained by his uncle Archibald Carmichael. Williams mum was Jane and his father Oswald (who died 6 months previous june 1948 in a works accident I believe to be at High speed alloys?) If anyone can help please message me & Thanku for ur time x
Does anyone know how I can get a copy of a story that was in the huyton and prescot reporter in 1973. I know its a big ask but I will be very grateful for any help. F Peters.
Great site. I lived in Kirkby from about 1963 to 1981, lived in Southdene, went to Park Brow school from 1965 to about 1969, moved to Warrenhouse rd about 1969, went to Overdale school then Ruffwood school til 1976. My family moved to Runcorn in 1981,what happened to everyone?
Hello
Hi, just wondering if any one has a photo of Squires place in Prescot(if it still exists)My great grandfather used to reside in this street,THANKS.
I found this website following a family search, I lived in Tarbock on New Pale Farm, Whitefield Lane, from 1975-1995, they were wonderful happy days for me, the information and pictures on this site were great
Looking for Pam Lewis of Dovecot,went 2 Calvary Church, with an old friend Pat Dennett,would love 2 hear from Pam for old times sake. My step daughter has tried 2 trace Pam since before my 60th birthday as she would,have liked Pam 2 have been there so anyone with information could you please email my step daughter as i would be grateful.
Two brothers William & Henry Norris appear on the First World War memorial tablet in the church.
Hi am looking for information about my Uncle who died in 1954. His name was Bobby Linder. He went to longview school in Astley rd, where He fell from a tree and died. I am looking for old school photo's, or news clips,
I am a member of Knowsley Historical Society.
Hi Everybody
Hi does anyone have any pictures of Mintor Road in Northwood in Kirkby in the 1970? I'm after pictures of the flats that were there. Thanks for any help you can give me.
Hi. Just been lookin at the site and wanted to say that i come from Huyton. I was born in 1950 and lived there until 1968. Noted comments on the old Manor Farm. i have spent many a happy time in the old house, before it was renovated into a nursing home.
Do any of you have any knowledge of haunted houses in the Huyton, Page Moss area?
WHY ISN'T WILLY RUSSELL, THE WRITER, LISTED AMONG THE FAMOUS PEOPLE ON THIS WEBSITE? HE WAS OUR NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOUR, ON THE OLD BUNGALOW ESTATE, IN KNOWSLEY VILLAGE. HE LIVED AT 15 KNOWSLEY DRIVE. MY MOTHER WOULD SOMETIMES MIND HIM, WHILE HIS PARENTS WERE AT WORK. I HAVE VERY FOND MEMORIES OF HIM AND THOSE HALCYON DAYS OF OUR CHILDHOOD. KNOWSLY SHOULD BE PROUD OF WILLY AND I THINK THE VILLAGE SHOULD SHOW HIM SOME SORT OF PERMANENT RECOGNITION. IF ANYONE KNEW ME FROM THOSE DAYS I WOULD BE HAPPY TO HEAR FROM THEM.
I am currently researching the men name on the civic War Memorial in Prescot, with the aim of creating a web site in their memory.
I am researching into to name PRESTON. My G Grandfather John H Preston lived with his grandparents William and Alice at 31 St Helens Road, Prescot in 1880. They were watch hand makers and so was most of the Preston family. Williams Daughter Sarah married Peter PENDLETON who was also a watch hand maker.
Hi what a great site, i lived in Southdene Kirkby from 1954 till 1973,i left St Kevins school in 1961 and got a job as a butcher in ER Hughes butchers in the town centre.
I stumbled across this site while experimenting with my new computer(promising myself the first thing I would do was look up Kirkby) I am very pleased with what I found. This is a great site.
Has anyone out there got a copy of a photograph I once saw in a book of Roby Station at round about the turn of the 20th Century. It showed the Station with the Platforn in the centre of two railway lines. My grandson Sonny aged 7 is a great railway enthusiast and I made the mistake of telling him about the photo and now I cannot find out where I saw it. If anyone can tell me where I can find it I would be most grateful. Wonderfull web site. I live in Roby and the station is at the bottom of my Road so all the info is very interesting. Doreen Monks
Hi, I used to study at Skelmersdale College between 1978 and 1981. Does anyone know the whereabouts of Gillian Sharrock (maiden name) who used to live on I believe Hesketh Drive, Rufford? Or do you know if any of Sharrocks still live at Hesketh Drive ?
I am trying to find some information about my paternal great grandfather Henry Brook Martin who was a gamekeeper at Knowsley during the late 1890s and early 20c. He married Mary Molyneaux, had four sons, and a daughter Annie, born 1898, who was my grandmother. I would be grateful for any information.
Loved this site found it by accident, I lived in Northwood Until 76, attended Ruffwood School till 74 was in Shaftsbury house. My maiden name was White and my family still live in Northwood. Would love to hear from anyone who knows me.
What a tremendous website. The memories come flooding back as you read the message board look at the photos (Kirkby Market!!). I will forward you a photo of St Kevin's so that it can be enjoyed by all who have asked for one.
My son Simon Gray (Kirkby C of E School & Knowsley Youth Orchestra) sent me this site. In the late 60s and 70s we had Local History Group based in the Library and also a Local History research course. Sorry - last year I threw away my folders of research - you might have found it useful, although the Local History Librarian Christine (Dunne?) was also a member of the group so you could probably already have it. We had such fun touring round the area and researching in church and the Preston Record Office. We left Kirkby in 1976 but Simon kept on going to Orchestra until he went away to Music College (Trumpet). My Husband was the Pottery Teacher at St Kevin's. We'd love to hear from anyone who remembers us.
hi does anyone remember the common wealth factory in kirkby ?
COULD ANYBODY TELL ME WHERE HAS LITTLE BRITTON GONE. I HAVE AN OLD MAP WITH IT ON BUT CAME TO KIRKBY AND COULDN,T FIND IT. MY ANCESTORS, THE SMITHS LIVED THERE IN 1840. ON THE MAP IS BULLENS FARM, IS THIS THE SAME ONE AS PERIMETER ROAD? ALSO DELPH LANE, IS THAT NOW COUNTY ROAD? I WILL BE GLAD OF ANY HELP.THANKS MARGARET HALSALL
I grew up on the old housing estate in knowsley (croft road). I went to stockbridge junior school in the late 50's and ruffwood comprehensive in the early 60's. I emigrated to Ausralia in 1972. I was keen on photography at school, even using ruffwood's lab after school to develop photos. But I have only one photo (of the rugby team 1963-64) these days. If anyone has photos of the old knowsley bungalows or ruffwood school in the early 60's and would like to share them please get in touch. I've noticed email addresses from this site sometimes loose the last few characters - my address in kandsmason@optusnet.com.au
Hi just found this sight by accident. Was looking for anyone who worked on the Kirkby Reporter In the 60s and 70s and might remember my dad Raymond Rogers. He mainly covered the Kirkby Boy's Football team and other sporting events. He was also a photographer (but not for the paper)and I have lots of his old slides. I am looking to visit the archives one day and find some of his old reports. Maybe do a swap?
i am looking for info of cheetham family in st.helens. does the name thomas cheetham,william cheetham or agnes cheetham ring any bells from 1800s-1900s.
Been waiting awhile for any contact with the Binsteeds/Binsteads.
I am currently trying to trace my family tree. I am looking for information on a lady who apparently was a Lady Mayoress of Knowsley around the 1970s/80s. All I know is that her name was 'Lena' and she ran a centre for adults with learning difficulties. The centre was called the Picott Centre and it was in Widnes. Her mother was also called Lena. I would be very grateful for any information at all. Thank you.
Hope someone can help with info in regards to my father Allan Greenwood a pupil at Prescot Grammer 1946 - he was also a member of Sefton Harriers and is now retired on the Gold Coast - thanks
I have noted that one of your readers has the same grandparents as me John Berks Langford and Harriet Hughes. The person said the father was a farmer at Hewits lane East lancs rd. I too used to visit a farm where I used to ride as a youngster and have tea. Do you suppose this person will contact me if you have their e mail adress as we no doubt are related
Very informative indeed. Is there anyone out there that attended St Kevins RC Comp Northwood Kirkby if so can you send me some pics and info and any pics of Kirkby in the 60s and 70s also 80s
Hi My Name is Steve Viner, and I have lived in Halewood for 44 yrs, living first with my family in Honey Hall Road off the Torrington Drive Estate, talking of Torrington Drive, there used to be a very large house at the top of torrington drive with its junction with Higher Road, i am trying to find out any history about this building, would appreciate any help or references to the above,
Im looking for a Carl Donaghue who attended st lukes on shaw lane whiston 77-81 and st edmund arrowsmith scotchbarn lane prescot from 81-83 if you read this DONNY get in touch for old times sake
My sister Ann Patterson and myself are doing the family tree for Whitfield and Whittaker families. My father James Whittaker was born in Wigan, born 1909 and the family then moved to Whiston and lived in Halesnead rd whiston and worked in Cronton collery. He had a sister Hilda and a brother Tom. If anyone has any info would be great, my mothers father Henry Lancaster Whitfield was born in Kirkby and was christened in St Chads Church and lived Ingo Lane ,Kirkby. My great grandfather leased a plot of land on Lord Sefton's estate which is now owned by Lord Derby, his name was John Whitfield and used the land for a pig farm. if anyone knows any info would be appreciated. Regard Christina Shipard nee Whittaker and Ann Patterson
Hi, I am trying to find and contact any relatives of mine. The family name is FLYNN and they lived in Calgarth Road in Huyton. Joseph Flynn was my father and he died when I was about 2years old. I had contact with the family until I was about 3years old, I remember my uncle Terry who was about 16years old at the time he used to take me to Woolworths Store which was then situated near Princes Drive, and buy me toys. I would love to know if anyone remembers the Flynns.
Hi, i am trying to find out some info on a place in kirkby(towerhill) liverpool the name of the place was Tanpit House or Red Brow Farm, as far as i can see on the old maps the farm stood just off headbolt lane just facing the old water tower. This is for a friend who is trying to find his past as he lived there some 40 years ago can any one help with any info or pictures would be fantastic you can send them via email to andrewsdfisher@msn.com thank you and regards Andy
I lived in Knowsley Village in 1970 before my daughter Lisa was born. I returned home to South Africa in May 1970. Guess what? I spent Christmas 2005 in Knowsley Village. 1st time in 35 years. My Aunt May Gartland and my daughters father Doug Tope gave me a wonderful Christmas. I attended Christmas Day Service at St Mary's. I will never forget this.
Chris Graham July 2001.
Reference, Tony Baxendale. My cousin, John Kirwan, attended st columbas in the 70s. Also the name Baxendale is familia. My mum lived in 59 bruton road, now demolished, she used to tell me stories of her life there. Im possitive she has mentioned a Tommy Baxendale in her tales.
hello everyone its been awhile since ive been to this site hope all is well. i have a question are there any entries from 2001 to 2006. anybody have any pics of woodlands rd before they built a housing project around the area, any info would be appreciated regards 'annie"
Does anyone connect with John Berks LANGFORD of St Helens Lancs Born 1880. His father was William Henry Langford a collier. John married Harriet Hughes of St helens , and their son was Lesley John Langford a proffessional photographer of Charles Street he was my father. Would welcome any connections.
hi everybody i was born 1965 now 40 went to ruffwood school grew up in mottram close
Hello, Can any body supply me with any information regrding the Cumine Family. My father was Martin Cumine, Son to Sheila and Tommy. I would appreciate any details as I have not had contact for years.
I like the site. Approaching my 40th birthday and feeling pretty nostalgic it was something of a shock to look back and see some of the photos of the area I was born and raised (Halewood) I remember having to go the library and trying to desperatly to find a book my dad had NOT read! When I first moved away in 1982 I thought I'd never return. On trips back by train I'd know I was close to home and I'd get a lump in my throat when the lights of Elsinor Heights would appear in the distance...Sad to say they are now gone, as have a lot of other landmarks. It would be great to be able to publish photos on this site, you'd not keep nostalgia freaks like me away. Keep up the good work.
Does anyone know of any black people that worked in the R.O.F. FACTORYS during WW2 around 1941 I am looking for a Richard Johns a black person who worked in the R.O.F in 1941 at Kirkby.
i have lived in huyton since i was born 26 years ago i attened park view school from 84-91 then went on to bowring comprehensive school i still now live locally would like to get in touch with old school friends from either school although i was kerry roberts when i was at park view and then condron in bowring would particulary like find out about a girl who was at park view with me her name was lyn fletcher she used to live in denstone crescent then moved on.good site very interesting
hello looking for anyone that attended long lane,dalbury lees C.E primary school. kirk langley 1967 -1972-73.
looking for karen emily smith(nee james)lost contact in october,not been well since.hoping she is well,also her brother kevin James...I still care...lets try again...email me. Miss your visits. LOVE alan xxx
Would like to hear from anyone who has photographs of the cottages that were located at Halewood Green on the corner of lydiate lane and gerrard's lane on church road - i was born there!.
Anyone remember Brenda Webb, Ashbourne Crescent, I would like to contact her.
I am trying to find a church in Wallasey, called St Columbo's. I was baptised there in 1937. Hoping you can help. Thank you.
I would like to know if anyone knows of the hughes family? Harriet was my Grandmother and was born in about 1880 and she married John Berks Langford also of St Helens in Sutton parish. Harriets father was William Hughes (electrical engineer) . Her marriage was witnessed by John Charles Hughes and Rose Hughes who could possibly be her brothers.
I have an old photo of a baby named Roy, on the back is the name & address Mrs I Birch, 7 Tincle Peg Lane, Knowsley, does anyone know who they are? The photo was in my Mothers possession until she passed away in 1970. I started my family tree about 3yrs ago & I would like to get in touch with anyone related to this family. Thank you.
Great site went to St Columbus anyone remember me please feel free to contact me.
I am replying to message posted by William Hardman 23.12.05. Please send me an email as I belive I may have some info that will assist in your attempts to make contact with Christopher Pearson,my fathers name is George Pearson and he has a brother named Chris who worked at stoves in the 60's - my dad was excited to read your posting and was disapointed that our attempts to contact your email address failed. hope to here from you soon
I went to St Kevins in Kirkby from 1966 to 1970. I was born in Buxted Walk Southdene Kirkby. I would like to hear from anybody who knew me, it's been a long time.
Hi,i'm trying to trace any information
i found your site very interesting i am an ex Kirkby boy and St Kevins
I really like this page(guestbook).Iwas in Kirkby college at 70's. I also was in St. Helens F E college(1976)Iused to go out with Claire M. Beesley.Haven't heared from her since then,if any of you could give me some information about her,I would appriciate it.thanks.Joseph
My maiden name was thompson I went to StAloysius school in the war years I lived at 137 Lincombe Rd. my late husband was Jim Boardman who also went to St aloysius school in the war years, he lived in Woolfall cresent Is there anyone out ther who remembers us . the school produced all the Gilbert and Sullivan opera.s and we were both in all the shows I would love to hear from you
I am trying to find my wife's father Christopher Pearson who i believe is living in huyton ,she would like to get information about him to get in touch He use to work at stoves in the early sixties and drinks in the HUYTON QUARRY pub, He had brief affair with my wife's mother and was told to keep away when she became pregnent and never made contact since ,my wife would like get in contact with him to find out more about him and to just say hello
I'm trying to find out something about my mother's wartime experience. She worked at Kirkby ROF making detonators, and one day (I believe 3 Feb 1942) there was an explosion in which she was blinded and I believe at least one person killed. Her name at the time was Stella Connor, aged 21, and she came from Ormskirk. I'm pursuing other avenues (eg Liverpool Record Office have offered to check local newspaper reports), but I'm wondering if anyone out there has any information on the event. My own connection with Kirkby is that I worked at the Unemployment Benefit Office in the town centre from 1972 to 1974, which was a great experience.
Stumbled across this site and was fascinated to see all the old pictures of Kirkby. I grew up in Mount Road on the Park Estate and have many happy memories of my childhood there in the late 40s & 50's I attended the old church school (headmaster Mick Irlam teachers Miss Archer& Miss Cunningham)before transferring to the brand new Simonswood Primary School (Headmaster Norman T Railton a rugby league ref) and then on to Brookfield 1958?-62.
I have 41 Hunter relatives in my family tree, almost all of them were born in Knowsley. The earliest is John Hunter born 1796. He married one Betty Jump in 1821. All Hunter people of Knowsley that I have identified so far are descended from these two. Many are buried in St. Mary's, Knowsley.
hello,great site.i migrated to australia in 1966 with my family just before my 10th birthday . i lived in kirkby before that, i remember so much about that time. first we lived a stones throw from the old quarry green pup in what was once a bomb shelter there was no roads in the estate and we would play outside till dark.i did morris dancing taught by mr dodd at the quarry green pup and was very disapointed to find they did'nt have it in australia.i went to the catholic school there, i even remember the children i played with. we moved to madren ave not far so my friends remained the same. i could go on for along time, maybe i'll ad more at a later date. its been nice to share this with you.thankyou regards gina donnelly.
good site would like to see if anyone remembers frank irlam school at anytime when it was open would love 2 catch up with anyone ? heres hoping
Anyone know what happened to the maisonettes known as Whitefield Square in Westvale?Heard it may be related to something to do with asbestos used during construction!
I lived in Fairclough Road, Huyton 1941-1954 and last visited there about 12 years ago. I found this site while looking at the history of Whiston Hospital,Prescot, where I was born. I was also fortunate enough to have worked as a porter at that hospital 1958-1960 after which I joined the army, got married and blah blah blah.
Great Site. Does anybody know when 196 Parbrook Road, Huyton was built? My Dad and his parents lived there around the 1930's after moving out of Hornby Street, off Scotland Road, Liverpool. Somebody told us though that Parbrook Road was NOT built in the 1930's?
I lived at 11 Woolfall Close 1963-1972, The house was haunted, does anyone have any info they can pass on, I also attended Park View School from 1967-1972 when we moved to Rainford at the age of 10, anyone remember me? Love the site.
hi i am lookin for my best mate emma ashley we were in the same class as each other we went to Ashley school together since 95-2000 i will be grateful if you can help me find her
This is a real shot in the dark, i was born in Knowsley on 4th August 1975, my father Peter David Roberts was from there (his mothers name was Joyce, he had 2 brothers and if i'm not mistaken 2 sisters, Gail and Jillian i think, my mother was Margaret Elizabeth Roberts nee Spedding) and i'm searching for any family members / anyone at all that can tell me about my father, he passed away in September 1981 before i really got a chance to know him
Down memory lane.It was the autumn of 1960 and me and some friends were riding past the old Kirkby trading estate and as we looked over there was a bulldozer ploughing thru a field of golden wheat.most unusual.Anyway 2 years later I found myself working at the factory that had been built.I was an apprentice there.I remember carving my initials and date in a concrete wall in the press pits.Stood back and thought what would someone think in a 100 years time.Well I went past the place I think in 1999 and all that stood was a pile of rubble.So much for immortality...would be pleased to here from anyone that remembers me.
hello, im trying to obtain a book on huyton with roby, showing you some of the bungalows that i used to live in i would like to have an address to get this book any info would be greatly appreciated hope everyone is doing ok& ready for the winter thats coming, we had our first snow last week. gotta go now take care, have a good year whats left of it regards "annie"
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We have aquired a needlework sampler by one Catherine Holden Aged 13 in 1828 at The Countess of Derbys School Knowsley , does anyone have information about the school or the girl, interesting site many thanks john.
Brothers William Norris and Henry Norris appear on the war memorial tablet in St Mary's church, Knowsley.
hi just wanted to know does anyone know my grandfather his names was william gallagher lived in northwood in the 1960's died at a young age off 40 he was married to a mary gallagher
Does anyone know about a mining accident on 10th May 1806 in the Prescot/Whiston Area any infomation would be very welcome.
Could anyone tell me the whereabouts
would love to hear from anybody who attended St. Gregory's school kirkby between 1966 and 1970 anyone with photos of teachers of the day, and any one from northwood would love to see some pics especially between 1960 and 1976 Gell Ridings
interested to hear from anyone who attended st kevins between 1973 to 1978,mainly those from 4c3/4,5c3/4,
Hi went to st columbas school (72 to 77) would like to hear from anyone who went there at that time. cheers
Looking for anyone who lived in Aylton Road Huyton, between 1935/55.
this is a site worth visiting.
Does anyone know the family of Myles Smith from Huyton Quarry 1880?, he had a number of children, one by the name of Joeseph who died when he was in his 20s, he would be my Great Grandfather, would love any information at all
does anyone remember the williams family from westvale kirkby there was christine / jack /benny gerry / joey / vinny /joan / and kathleen i am looking for any old photographs of us i would be greatful if anyone has any i can copy
hi i was just wondering if anyone had any ruffwood school photos from the 70s 1971 to 76 i was in nightingale fleming house my husband john stirrup was shaftsbury shackleton, my maiden name was gillian wilkinson, or any photos of ormside, i am trying to get a ruffwood,in the seventies page up and running would love any photos of class mates or group photos or kirkby feel free to email me thanks gill, my email adress if seaserpent@hotmail.co.uk
Does any one know of Freddie Goodwin,he had a son colin in 1965 with chris Marks. sadly they spilt up while colin was still a baby.
Please can any one help. Does any one remember the Marks family who lived in beechburn cresent,western avenue,huyton.Frank Marks who died in his early 40's,Christina (his wife)and his two daughters Beatrice also known as bea bea and younger christina. My mum is christina.
I'm trying to locate my son, Jamie Allen Humphries. Last I heard, he was living with his mum and family around Mandurah, W.A. Jamie, if you're out there know that I love and miss you very much- not a day goes by when I don't think of you and wish we could get to know one another. I'm here- I would never want to upset your life but I want you to know that I am here if you ever want to contact me. We have alot to catch up on.
hello people this is steve Drury nickname (nickers)I went to Roughwood between 1965-1973 is anyone still alive that remembers me? would love to hear from anyone!
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What a great site!
Please has anyone heard of mary anne stanley born 1801. possible spelling standerley. this lady married a peter brown of newton in makerfield born 1800.
Please does anybody have any information regarding either the Hewitts or the Phillips (org. from Coventry) who were watchmakers around Prescot circa 1898?
Thank you for your help of your guest book I have found my nieces after all these years.
Hello - My Dad was from Huyton but moved to Carmarthen South Wales in 1950s, I have lost touch with his family from Huyton since my Dad past away over 20 years ago. Does anyone know Billy Armstrong, Violet Armstrong (maiden name), Maureen Armstrong, Chris Armstrong,I would love to hear from them.
Searching for the birthplace of Ellen Finneran.Could anyone please help with the search of our GGrandmother. Ellens father Laurence and mother Ann (nee Collins) came from Ireland Roscommon we think in the late 1830s
Hi, Great site.
I would love to know the wherabouts of Jane maiden name Sanders who emigrated to Adelaide Australia in 1964 or 5 with her Mother and father and 2 brothers Michael and Stuart.
Hi everyone! I check the web site occasionally to see if I recognize any one out there.Grew up on Hillside Ave.
I'm trying to track down an old girlfriend, Maureen Haycock, who lived at Bootle Road, during 1974/1975. We met on a blind date set up by my mate Kenny Lovelady from Fazakerly. If you know of her whereabouts, I would be grateful to hear from you.
Sorry I am contacting you again but I need to give more information.My neices were called Carol,Qwenda Maureen and Helen the Mother was Audrey and Father James I would love to hear from anyone of them.I am their Auntie. Keep your gustbook going it is like going down Memory Lane.
We are trying to discover the exact date that Kirkby Church of England Primary school was first used as a school in 1806. As it celebrates 200 years next year, we are planning many celebrations for the children, but would dearly love to have an exact date to celebrate ! Any information on this matter would be extremely greatfully received. Many Thanks, Elaine.
Hi,
I am looking for any of my neices who lived in Kirkby in the 50's. 4 girl's I would love to hear from them.H.Page.
Great site, love reading through the guest book. The person who would like a picture from the 60's needs to visit the library in Huyton where back copies of the Kirkby reporter are kept on micro film. I've been able to get copies of old pics for just a few pence.
Hoping to hear from anyone who lived on Croxteth View in Kirkby and/or attended Brookfield Secondary School between 1953 and 1967. Does anyone recall Jimmy Redfern? He was a pro footballer who went on to play for the Washington Diplomats in America.
Searching for the step sister of Mary Teresa Williams (nee Winn) & Francis Winn - I only know her name is Isobella Winn (marriage name not known). Parents were James Winn b:1900 d:1951 worked on Cunard liners between 1930-1950. Isobella Williams & Step Mother Mary Teresa Winn b:1900 - 1968 - Also worked on liners & was milner. Grandparents G.Sanderson & Angelica Sanderson Married 12/09/1881 (can provide copy of original wedding certificate) at St Francis of Xavrh.
hello, this annie buck jsut surfing in to say hello to everyone. does anyone remember any history of the bungalows off western ave, i remeber my mother & father saying that they were built for WW2, apparentley the british or germans stayed there during the war, the windows were painted black so none could see throught them, i know of this bit of history as i lived in one of them plus i had to scrape the paint off the windows, i lived at 19 woodlands rd off western ave huyton-roby liverpool, so if anyone else has any more info on that it would be great. bye now have a good year regards "annie"
My name is susan mcgarry, (nee lawrenson/lol)I went to longview secondry school in 1971 to 76.If you remember me email me,Id love to hear from anyone.Do you remember lawrence cuddy and john lawless if so email me,the good old days.
Thanks for the memories, born whiston hospital 1942. lived edward rd whiston to 1950, noved to shaw lane prescot, spent $10.00 moved to australia 1967. whats the chance anybody will remember me.
I was born at Whiston Hospital in 1966,my father is John Morland Kenneth Pinnington, and my Mother is Sylvia Pinnington previously Wightman.
Am researching family history - looking for information on grandfather - Frank Simpson - lived in Huyton in the late 1940's - 1956 (when he died). Had a daughter called Helen - partner Doris (Reid I think). Any info would be helpful. Thanks
I have traced my ancestors back to 1798 in Prescot.
Great website - thank you for it. However, there is one piece of information I wish to confirm that I cannot find on it: the date of the marriage of William Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby, to Elizabeth de Vere. I have come across two dates: 26 June 1594 and 26 January 1594/95. Do you know which is the correct date? Your website simply says 1594 which could be either.
I am seaching for any information about my Great Great Grandfather Joseph Goodman Kitchen - he and his wife Elizabeth lived in a large house (which I have a photo of)on St Marys Road Huyton from mid 1800 to 1909 when the house and contents were auctioned off after his wife had died.
I was born in Knowsley and lived in Penrhyn Rd by the estate office and shops. My dad's family were farmers in Hewitts Lane off the East Lancs Rd.
I was at The Sylvester School infants and junior and then Huyton Hey (Seel Road). Left Huyton in 1979, returned to Liverpool area in 1980s for a few years before leaving England. Does anyone know the origin of the name "Sylvester" for the school?
I would like to find a Micheal Allen lived in Huyton,Liverpool in 60's used to go to Hylton Hall to stay during holidays we were great friends he would have been about 14, we used to fish in the pool during the summer.would just like to know how his life has been.
Your site has helped before.Maybe you can again.Will MIKE who's looking for NATHAN STANLEY get in touch. We have found the connection with HENRY. I can not get an e mail through to you.
Looking for relatives in Prescot !
FAO Steve Wilson, yes that is the same Denis Mortimer. Its a pity he's not recognised on the Knowsley website!!
Has anyone got any idea where Maurice Scott is these days. He attended Knowsley Secondary Modern School, and was a very good pianist too. Please let me know.
Wow, what a site and about Huyton. I grew up in Manchester my Dad was from Huyton, Calgarth Road. My maiden name was Doubleday. I spent many a happy summer growing up with my Liverpool family. we would all get together in Huyton I remember the adults would frequent the Eagle And Child pub (is it still there?) as I now live in Atlanta, USA. We would go camping in Llangollen and for fun go to Rhyl, Prestatyn, Colwyn Bay. Ferry across the Mersey to New Brighton and Birkenhead. Oh what happy days. Cheers Barbara.
hello just found this website ,i have done a family tree which goes back to 18 hundred, if anyone needs any help send me a mail.i lived in kingsway road huyton from 1964 till 1981.then i joined the army,my parents bill and marie carden moved then to old swan.
how about digging up some photo's from the sixties? There must be an archive in existence from the Kirkby Reporter. also, there was a publicity mag (aimed at attracting business to Kirkby piblished in the late 60s. There is a picture of me and my brother pushing our (then) little brother in a pram in St Chads Park. Would love a copy of that. I lived in Cherry field Crescent and also remember the W German football team at the Golden Eagle in '66.
Looking for Geoffrey Heaps lived Elm Street Huyton Quarry parents Les & Elise Heaps, hoping he can help with family history. Many Thanks Mavis Heaps
hi ,i was born in huyton 1964 and lived in 28 kingsway road til 1981 when i joined the army .just wanted to say hello to any body who knows me ,i now live in germany .havent been back for a while just found this site its brill,i hope it keeps going for a long time.all the best.mike
Can anyone give me history on Rushey Hey School, Kirkby, I left there in 1960 and went on to Ruffwood Comp. Family disagreement, was it army camp as in Concentration camp or what?
I attended the Brookfield school in Kirkby and I wonder if a classmate, Dennis Mortimer, is the same Dennis who was the Aston Villa captain that won the European Cup in the 80's. I left England in 1967 when I was 15. I would also love to hear from anyone who attended Brookfield when I did. I lived @ 24 Croxteth View and also attended the Cherryfield school. Congratulations to LFC in their victory over AC Milan. Steve
Are there any Blundells out there Decendants of James Blundell (file manufacturer)and Mary Brown.Children James b1869, Mary Alice b1869, William b1873, Annie b1875, Lillie b1879, May b1882, May b1882, Ada b1886, Lived in Prescot.Can you help fill some blanks in family Tree.
My grandfather worked at Knowsley Hall around the turn of the 20th century. I have a picture of the greenhouse staff in front of a wall of ivy. There are twenty men and two women in the picture. I am trying to date the picture. Can you help?
I am searching for any Information on the farms that once occupied land on what is now Cantril Farm/Stockbridge village.Also I have tried without luck to find a detailed map of this Area.1940/60.Would be grateful for any Info. Thanks Tony.
just found your website. I lived on the Maypole Estate during the late 40s and through the 50s. I have lots of memories of that 'magical' place. We lived first at Penrhyn road then in Knowsley Drive, next door to Willy Russell (playright). I am a member of Knowsley Historical Society.
Still trying to find info on Ronnie and Jackie Riddick twins from Northwood.
I really like this website!!!!
i am trying to trace my father who lives in liverpool he has got a brother called billy sloan.my fathers name is frederick sloan.i would be very grateful for any information.i was born at 7 warburton street edge hill liverpool7 on the 2 july 1962. my mothers name was jean buckley.
I used to live in mosscroft towerhill 70's and 80's went to st kev's for a while, as little as possible to tell the truth used to bunk off all the time then get the strap the next day then bunk off again and so on.
I would like any information regarding my Father, Martin Cumine, I was born in Kirkby March 1976 and would like contact him as I havn't seen him since I was 2 years of age. I would appreciate any information on Martin and any other relatives.
I am Head of history at a prep school in Berkshire. We have been conducting a project on Old Boys of our former senior school, Beaumont College, who perished during the Great War. One of these was Major E.H. Molyneux-Seel, who is buried in the Catholic Church, in the family vault, in Huyton. We can, however, find no further details regarding Major Molyneux-Seel - his regiment, the Liverpool Regiment, have no information on him.
Does anyone remember the Pinnington Family from Roby and Huyton and then later Whiston if so please contact me.
Does anyone have any old school photographs from St. Columba's RC school in Hillside avenue Huyton between 1970 & 1973. I remember Stephen Jacobson, Paul Hamilton, Alan Middleton, Tony Siebenthaler(who all went on to go to SFX with me afterwards), Michael Saracen, Carole Cassidy, Ruth Brazier, Amanda Poole, Jolene Tierney, Debbie,Mark, Nicky Morris(who both went on to St. Edwards), Julie Doyle, Suzanne O'Neill & Mike O'Neill, Michael Veary. Not forgetting Paul Griffiths (Biffo) who was a few years older & lived near me in Knowsley Lane. remember Miss Mulroy. Great if anybody can! cheers Eddie
Hello. I am researching my family history. I am trying to get information from the St Helens area in paticular descendents of Jane and Henry Watkinson who were involved in watchmaking in St Helens and also their son Henry Alexander who moved to Prescot where he worked in the large watch factory. Any one doing research with the same name get in touch. :0)
Thanks for the sight & insight. I had information from my grandparents regarding my being a decendant of Lord Stanley(s). Being able to obtain this fascinating info when when is on the other side of the pond is great. Thanks!!!
I am looking for information on the D Napiers & Son and later English Electric works in Aintree. My Dad worked there from 1940 until made redundant sometime in the 1970's. We visited the works on several occasions when they held their sports day, The families were permitted to tour the works (and very impessive they were. Dad had a photo taken there with two other people a high company executive and King George V. How he managed to get into the photo I don't know. I remember the photo from the 1950's when I lived at home. Dad has now passed away and the photo hasn't been seen for years.
I used to live in mosscroft towerhill 70's and 80's went to st kev's for a while, as little as possible to tell the truth used to bunk off all the time then get the strap the next day then bunk off again and so on.
Just a quick point regarding your 'famous people' list. I wonder if you are aware that Chris Lawler, the former Liverpool player lived in Knowsley, and also a guy called Tommy Evans, who wrote the song 'Without You' (recorded by Nilson and many others) lived at the top end of Frederick Lunt Avenue. If I ever get famous, you can add my name too!
I was wondering if there is anybody who worked at Makro back in 1974/75.
Does anyone have any pictures of a mrs jean kay she was born on 12.06.1940 and died on 30.01.1975. She came from st.helens she was married at st.mary's church. anyone with any pictures please can you email them.
I spent some very happy years in Kirkby, both as Compere for the long gone "Cherryfield Social Club" and later on I set up my business "Harbour Promotions" Entertainment Agency in Kirkby on The North Mersey Business Centre. During this time I made a friend with, amongst others, Danny Duffy who is a true kirkby lad and a top DJ also a true professional. My ex wife has also taught in kirkby for at least 32 years and is very proud of her accomplishments. so well done kirkby, keep it up!
I'm trying to track down family with the name "SEPHTON". My Grandfather is ill and will not be around much longer. I want to search down family to create a Family Tree. I'm a 1st generation american, and have made contact with Sephton's in England, Scotland, Australia, and Canada... Any help is greatly appreciated.
anyone remember me from st augustines longview drive huyton 1966 1968 just found this great site my maiden name was davenport my cousin joan went there too. now they are closing it down. hope to hear from someone soon this is my partners email address
I am writing because i need to get in contact with Jacqueline Anderson who was last known to live in brierfield
John price we need to talk again soon it took over 27 years to speak over the phone please e-mail me or ring me ...
does anyone know me?I went to ruffwood in 1961-1965/6
Does asnybody know where i can get information on watchmaking in prescot , for coursework please?
great site,very interesting,i am trying to compile my family tree,fathers name William Edward Sephton,can anyone give me advise on how to start,Ellen
Does anyone have any photographs of Primrose Drive Lpool 36? ( Before 1970)
Kirby c.1790's to 1840's--Family History
Does any one remember the "Kirkies going up Manchester road Prescot to the BI.We used to wait at the bottom of Manchester Road and swing on the back of them till we got to Sewel Street.James'es sweet shop by the Engine pub.I lived in Prescot from birth 1934 till I joined the army in 1952.Would be nice to hear from any one who remembers me.
This is for the attention of JOAN HALLIDAY.
I'm trying to get in touch with Jennie Leidstrom who used to live in Parbrook Road Huyton in the early 80's.
trying to locate any family of BARTLEY COMES ( OR COMER ) , used to live at 29, BRASENOSE ROAD , BOOTLE , WIFE KATH, NEE MMCORMICK WOULD LIKE TO GET IN TOUCH
I attended Knowsley Maypole school from 1960 to 1965, when Jack Challenor was head. I remember Mr Topping, Mrs Thompson, Mrs Welsby, Mrs Duggan. My mother was school secretary, (Mrs Bigelow) and continued at Knowsley Whitestone after Maypole closed down. Many names I recall.........June Reese, Barry Ainsworth, Steven Brislin, Kenneth Rudkin, Linda Comber, Ann Merrills, David Brady, Gary Townsley, Ian Oliver, Andy Pearse, Paddy Bains, and Eric, Mugger, Allan Cain, Allan Williams, Peter Duvall, the Scales twins whom my mother was very fond of.........and lots more. I remember the 'Home james' school bus, and the outdoor toilets that froze during winter....I remember the dinner time walks with Challenor around the derelict estate.....and I also remember his brutality........I remember the Christmas times, when we would have the school party, with fizzy drinks, and the fields surrounding the school with the rabbits, mice and other creatures....It would be nice to hear from anyone who shares the same memories. I lived in Frederick Lunt Avenue, off Sugar Lane..I now live in New Zealand now, with my lovely wife and my son. It certainly evokes a lot of feelings and memories, finding this site. maybe someone can add to the memories. Good to see your site.
starting my family tree and would like any information on a david whittle who was married to elizabeth peterson think they married in bootle merseyside had 2 children theresa and billy whittle then moved to parbrook road huyton any info would be apprieciated thank you liz
Am VERY interested in contacting Paul or Marion jones from Roby both should be in their 50's
love this site all of kirkby's history a real eye opener but i'm wondering if anyone can help me i'm looking for a web site similar to this but about the streets of liverpool 'Brunswick Gardens' to be exact both my parents were rised there and i would like a bit of history around that area so they to can remember the good old days
any trace of the Binstead family out there?Billy snr+Amy,Billy jnr+Patricia.
My grandfather worked in the drafting department at BICC. His last name was EDMUNSON and I am trying to find any information I can about him and his work.
Looking for Kathleen Nugent born in Huyton. Please email me.
my name is anne margret walsh. i was born sept 72 in broad green hospital .and lived in max rd dovecot . i lost my mum patricia walsh (33) in nov 77 . and lost my dad stanley walsh (42) in may 85. i am trying to get in contact with my dad's brothers jimmy and freddie walsh .i only know they were from halewood . i would be grateful of any information anyone can give me to their whereabouts thanks for taking the time to read this anne xx
my name is shirley spencer nee hardy I am the daughter of john hardy doncaster brother of Hayden.Forty years ago Douglas emigrated to New Zealand.I would like to hear from him or if anyone has any information of him or his family.
Looking for my father, Michael Brian Creggon. I have him as living in Nelson, Leeds Road untill last year but dont know after that!
Having just recieved a grant to rebuild The Kirkby War Memorial at St Chads Church I am in serch of photographs of the original memorial. Once the memorial is rebuilt we need to make sure that the names of all the people from Kirkby who Died in conflict since WW11 are added to the Memorial if you can help please contact me
Good to visit the site again and browse the emails, always a treat.
can anyone tell me anything about the kirkby RAF camp, my uncle was there around the 1950`s but did not know about this until he died.What was the airfield called then?
anyone connected to henry case born
Can any one please help me to get a photograph of the 'bungalows' that used to be near Dinas Lane, Huyton in the 1950's. I lived in one at 158 Asbourne Crescent before we moved to another one at 88 Windsor Road. I have tried Knowsley Council and Liverpool Council but they can't help. I think the bungalows were built for munitions workers but I can't find any history on them. I would really appreciate any help anyone can give me in getting a photograph of one of them or the area .
Hi, My ancestors came from Huyton, Lancashire. I can trace the female line back to Sarah Davis who was married to Thomas Williams. They had 7 children, Catharine, Sarah Ann, Thomas, Mary Ellen, Agnes, Lucy Catherine & John while at Huyton.
I lived in Scoter Road,Kirkby from 1957 to 1968 and went to Ruffwood Comprehensive School from when it opened in 1959.I was the first person from that school to get to a university(Manchester).The headmaster at Ruffwood was Alan Barnes-very strict and fierce!!
Hi Any one from Huyton or Longie S /M
My Dad is looking to find out what happened to Cyril Jones, his old art teacher from Ruffwood Comprehensive.
i think your web site is great and the photos of Liverpool were great i wish they had some of the older photos as all the places i had lived in are not around not even the schools I lived on Spencer street went to Steer street school then moved to Cantrel farm Marled Hay now known as Stockbridge Village and i saw your web site and it made me homesick even after 46 years keep up the good work
Can any on provide any information on Ellen STANLEY,born 1840 at Prescot.
Looking for info on watchmaker James Lomax of Blackburn who lived about the second half of the 18th century.
Hello all, I just found out that my Nana's family lived on Woolfall Crescent during WW2. A long shot I know but does anyone have any memories/info about the CHIOCCHI family, particularly my Nana, ALICE?
hi does anyone know what the cinema in kirkby was called. thanks
It was nice to read about something in which I share the same name, and I would be interested in finding out if any of my family originated from the areas mentioned.
This site is extremely useful, interesting and valuable. Please contact me via email, as I am mindful that Whiston Hospital is going to be totally knocked down and re-built, and i want to know what historical evidence we have of its past nursing, culture etc
I am looking to find any relatives of either Beatrice Twist or Thomas Anders who lived in St-helens Merseyside. Both have since passed away. I am really looking to find either David or Keith Anders. We lived in Charnwood Street St-Helens. Please reply with any details.
Great site, nothing in here about Woolfall Hall, looking for picture of it. Can anyone help?
"Your site is fantastic-- ...Thanks for all of the work you do!"
ANNE OWEN of jacqueline dr please contact Alf Owen on , stainlessalf@hotmail.com
Sometime since I have visited but it is as good as ever. Have a special request this time - My Ancestors had some connection with the Olde Hutt and I now learn that my Father Walter Webster served in WW1 in the 'Hale Horse Artillery' this was part of the Royal Horse Artillery - may have been the 14th battalion. Seems this 'Hale Horse Artillery' was raised by the Ireland/Blackburn family. Does anyone know anything further of this regiment. Best wishes Maureen Reid (Nee Webster)
I have family from this region so found it interesting to have a look around the site and learn more about the area.
Hi,your homepage looks really good and gives great information!
Hollands from Huyton & Roby. Browns from Prescot and Stanley's from Eccleston get in touch to help with family tree.
MIKE Looking for the Stanleys Henry was my gt gt grandad. Ihave some info on the Stanley's that moved to Oldham.
Wonderful site. I am attempting to compile a 'family history'. My mother Isobel Robinson was superintendent of Roby Sunday School in the fifties and sixties and was a regular churchgoer at Roby Parish..as I was also. My father Ron Robinson still lives in Tarbock Road. I would be very grataeful for any memories of my parents......or even of myself. I attended Tower College and then Huyton College. My grandmother Mary Macgillivray lived in Dinas Lane Roby until 1950.I also had cousins living in Max Road which I think is Page Moss..they were called Donald and Brenda...but having left Hyton In 1966 my memory is suffering from senior moments and I cannot recall which school they went to. I am attempting this family history as my daughter has been born and brought up in Scotland and I want her to be aware of her Liverpool roots.Many thanks if you can help
Hi, I am trying to find Claire. She was Claire mcCabe before she married. Her husbands name was Bill ?
Researching the Fairclough family tree. Trying to verify family information that John Fairclough was the landlord of the Bluebell pub, Huyton around 1885 and that his son, also John Fairclough was born there. Senior apparantly later worked as a gamekeeper on Lord Derby's estate in Knowsley. I have trawled your guestbook and have already discovered that the Knowsley estate did not keep employee records but hoped someone may have discovered some information or have some history for the Bluebell pub.
This is a genealogy-related question. Can anyone this list tell me if there are any books available on Monument Inscriptions for the city of Southport? I am trying to find the grave site of my great-grandfather Robert Rimmer, died 09 July 1912. I believe he is buried in Holy Trinity Churchyard. His wife was Mary Wright who died between 1895-1900.
trying to make contact with the family of barkley coomer, lived in brasenose road, bootle
I REALLY LOVE THIS SITE, WOWWWW, GREAT SITE.
I have learned a lot from your site. Thanks !
Hi,your homepage looks really good and gives great information!
I have learned a lot from your site. Thanks !
Anyone remember me. Went to Colwell Rd, Primary 1958-1963, Prescot GS 1963-1970.
Seeking information on Councillor William John Lucas, JP, who was chariman of Prescot council from 1915-1917. He suggested the erection of the war memorial in Prescot in late 1915/early 1916 and I am wondering why he did this.
I have learned a lot from your site. Thanks !
Lokking for relative in the Huyton area or Liverpool area with the surname Eaton! Can any one help?
Found this fascinating site while surfing the internet. Its so interesting to see how places have changed over the years.
This site is really great!
John price I lost contact 20 years ago I don`t want to lose it for another 20 years .
i`m interested in family links to huyton.my dads` family lived in fincham road but his vague memories still confuse 30 years on. he also had a photo of an old lady on the back of which is written `54,parbrook`. it seems to be from the 1930s but we`re just guessing.
Great site.
My e`mail address is incorrect
Does anyone remember my Dad, Bill Harrington? Am particularly interested to locate pictures of Huyton Quarry station which he still remembers. Any feedback would be appreciated and would be glad to pass any messages on. Have fond memories of the old steam engines passing the garden of 90 St. Gabriel's.
hi, i lived in northwood, in gilescroft avenue 1962-74. i know this will sound strange but does anyone remember living in a haunted house during those dates, as where we lived was plagued with things happening. i really would like to hear any stories, and see if they were similar to what we experienced.
like to hear more about the lads from the fiftys fron huyton that went to malaya on active service or are these lads forgotten
just passing through.nice to hear about kirkby.our town. barry
Does anyone no where John doughty is,He was living in Marnwood road westvale I think he moved to Milton kynes.His nephews where Stephen and kevin.
Just started to research my ancestors, interested if any one knows anything about a William Henry Anders, born 1900 in St Helens, married Margaret Bryan. Love to hear anything
I have just started reaseaching my family tree. I am looking for any one who knew my father Francis William Walton born 1941 to Edwin Francis Walton and Lily Birch, they lived at The Cottage, Suutons Lane, Halewood.Would love to hear any info
was looking for information on the bluebell pub and come across this site very interesting will be back liz
wow this site has greatly improved since i was last on it..i love the history of prescot and surrounding areas.Im originally from Whiston my name was Janet Whitehead it would be great to hear from old school friends and others.
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Good site.
A great site
hi, anyone know ray blackhurst from kirkby ? i used to see him at goodison in the 80's watching everton.
left my beloved huyton in 1967 for wigan.married for 35 years but now a widower.where are you dessie brophy martin mckeown harry flightgood mates 1960s. left st.columbus sec.mod. 1959.a very good web site well done
I have been trying to trace a few peeople from school.
can anyone help lookin for pictures from thornton gala 1978/79 or write ups if anyone can help please plz e mail me lookin for pic of morris dancers majorettes and winner of fancy dress (harlem globetrotters)
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I love the page.
trying to make contact with hayward,last contact was in dec.1970 before departing for australia
Hello, my name is rita flanagan from kirkdale. I am looking for my cousins Marie and Alfie Hope, who's mother's name was nellie owens (my aunt).At one time they lived in norris green.I would be greatful for any information regarding this.
good to read about people from kirkby L32 i was born in hallsands rd s/dene in 1956 letf to join the army in 1975 (19 yrs old )
hello i am trying to trace my family tree can anyone give me any info on the stockley family of prescot my grandads name was sandiland stockley some of my relatives moved to australia also the sanderson family from everton my nans name was minnie hulme sanderson.
Looking for information about Cuerdley/Widnes.1800/1950.
Calling Eileen Walton (George), if you go to the Friends Reunited web site , you will find Rita Luby. Best of luck in your search.
Calling ANNE CORMACK/OWENS,iused to live in 21 Jacqueline Dr, i tried to mail you at the two address's you have left. But they keep getting returned. Please reply to mine.
doing family research I have found out that my great grandmother was born on 18th May 1859 at THE CAMP PRESCOT. Could anyone tell me what or where was the camp? Many thanks
The Prescotian Webzine for all former pupils of the Prescot Grammar and Comprehensive Schools has moved to www.theprescotian.co.uk.. over 2200 contact names, photos and message boards!
I am researching the Gascoyne/Gascoigne family, and understand that Sir Isaac Gascoigne, 9 times MP for Liverpool in the late 18th century and early 19th century owned Roby Hall, and left it to his son, General Frederick Gascoigne. Can anyone confirm this?
i have been trying to locate a guy from Liverpool.His name is Dave Brookes and he lived in Railway cottages off spekeland road liverpool 7.That was in the late 50s he had a mate called Eddy who useto write to my friend Brenda.Dave was my penpal.I would love to hear from him again,or from anyone who knows him or knows of him.his is a excellent site.Please email me with any info you may have on Dave Thanks
What a great surprise. I left Knowsley in 1958. I attended the village school and fondly remember Mrs. Cook. My surname was Crosbie and I believe we lived in the bungalows on Knowsley Lane. The website was like going back in time. I still remember waving flags when Queen Elizabeth came for a visit in 1954. Thanks for the memories.
wondering if anyone has heard from or about Noreen O'Rourke she used to live near Page Moss Huyton.
1976 to 1980, does anyone ever remember going to text house in clitheroe with me mcgiveron, out science teacher? memories and any pics would be appreciated
i couldnt find my last message so thought id put in another. i was born in whiston in1947 and lived in st nicholas rd. my mother was elsie whitfield and my father was james whittaker. my father worked in cronton collery. my mothers father henry lancaster whitfields family had a pig farm on lord seftons estate and i was wond if anybody has any info, also would be nice to hear from any friends. it was great to see whiston again
hi great web site, i was born in whiston and lived in st nicholas rd till i was 15 and then moved to australia, i am doing a family tree on whittakers and whitfields, also any old friends that are still around. my grandfathers parents being john whitfield had a pig farm on lord seftons estatein knowsley which is called lancaster house,any info would be great, my fathers parents lived all their life in whiston and my father james whittaker worked in cronton collery till he came to aust in 1963 anybody with any info would be great
left stockbridge village 1 year ago,now living in a small village in the yorkshire dales,good and bad memories of canny farm.not going back there anymore.
Great site.
went to st gregorys school from 1969 untill 1974 can any body remember us anne and yvonne bennett southdene kirkby
For Mr Scarle wanting a copy of "Beautiful Huyton and Roby":
looking for raymond simmons moved to canada.looking for old friends.pat mcquire lived at 76 gleblands road milford haven pembrokshire.looking for irene dryer and elizabeth hewson use to go to school with whiley bay northumberland.looking for Dr.Elizabeth dancey last worked in a london hospital lived in hemel hempsteadlost her address and phone no.
The light Joey Williams asks about was most likely a meteor which broke up over the British Isles about 1968.Although the light looked spectacular and was seen over a wide area,the meteor pieces were relatively small and the bulk of the particles landed in the north of Ireland.
I went to Ruffwood school between 1969-1974.Does anyone remember Sally Hunter, Gillian Alger or Irene Foulkes.
Ken Chamberlain, the first battallion prince of wales regiment of yorkshire does indeed have a horse as its cap badge, it is a horse on ground with the word, " yorkshire " written across it.
HI, DOING FAMILY REASEARCH OF GORE AND HEAPS FAMILY FROM THE PRESCOT AREA,PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU CAN HELP.
I didn't know there was a Wycherley St in Prescot. It was probably named after my distant ancestor John Wycherley (1817-1891) who was was a master watchmaker based at 4, Warrington Rd and invented interchangeable parts known as the JW movement.He was ahead of his time.
I was an evacuee during the war to Huyton and I am trying to find a copy of a book "Beautiful Huyton-With-Roby
I am looking for Jack who served with me in the King's Own Regiment from 1944 until 1947-8 We served together at GHQ 2nd Echelon in Madaloni and other places in Italy.
Wonderful site, came across it by accident. I went to school at St Lukes in Whiston 1952-58 and then to Our Lady & St Joseph's on St Helens Rd. I am still in touch with a few of my old pals, although we are scattered a little now. Would love to hear from anyone who went to either school between the years mentioned.
Answering Stephen Nulty, whose email address did not appear. With ref to the BICC War Memorial, the following info comes from someone who knows what they are talking about. Maurice Lyon of Rainhill, who has just retired as an electrician at BICC, says the Memorial was moved to a site at the Continuous Cast Rolling Dept at Carr Lane, Prescot, where a wall was built to support it. A man named Dougie Caldwell looked after it until he retired. It is still in the same place, but who knows for how long?
For my family research, I am looking for any descendants of John and Alice (Harrison) Brown. On the 1881 census they lived in Huyton Quarry. Their children Charles b 1872, Sarah A b1874,and Thomas b 1874 were born in Whiston. James b 1879 was born in Huyton Quarry.
Hi Joey,
Does anyone remember a big ball of light shooting through the night sky in the late 60's. The Liverpool Echo had the headline "what was that brightlight in the sky" .
Great site - I left Prescot in 1979 for the Middle East and later to Australia. Went to PGS (seen their site). Lived originally in Cross Lane, then Driffield Road and then the family home in Wycherley Street. Dad (Stanley also PGS and a councillor for many years) and Mum Ena May (nee Young). Bother Anthony lives now in Tilehurst in UK
hi pat byrne i lived in longview huyton in lime grove 1968 /76 anybody remember me
if anyone has any information on Joseph Henry Briggs born in Norwich-Norfolk March 1901. Travelled to Victoria Australia early 1900's son of William Henry Briggs.
history of cantril farm and pictures
A VERY GOOD SITE SO KEEP IT UP
like to see pictures of where i used to live
I have come across this surname in the census returns for Prescot.There was a family of butchers by the name of Dennett living in Presciot at the turn of the century. They were located at the corner of Market Place and Church St.
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Sorry Stephen, I was referring to the War Memorial that was situated outside the Dean's House, I didn't know there was one inside the BICC site.
The War Memorial is now situated behind Prescot Church.
hi everyone just checking in, hope everyone is doing ok, love this sight alot of helpful information if you need it. bye now regards annie
Can anybody advise me what happened to the War Memorial which was sited inside the gates of the BICC factory in Station Road, Prescot.
Dave - the cinema in Kirkby Town centre was called the J and A. It was next door to a bingo hall of the same name and was directly above the old Woolco dept store (worked there for a while). It was a bit tatty, but it was ours I suppose.
I am interested in finding out about buildings throughout Knowsley that are supposed to be haunted!! If anybody has any information at all, please get in touch with me ASAP as I am involved in a project with Knowsley council and am going to make a DVD and go round haunted buildings and try to catch some paranormal sightings on camera!! Many thanks and kindest regards..... Joanne x
fine site
Hi to everyone and a sad farewell to you Eileen. Thanks for all the help on the old Knowsley estate you have rendered me in the past. It's been beaut (good) to find someone as helpful and obviously as dedicated as you have been to this very worthwhile site. As you once said, You didn't realize how many of us Ex Pats (from such a small corner of England) were spread around the world. For us this site was and still is, an amazing find and brought a lot of us together via the internet. You've done a stirling job. I don't know if you were born locally but if not, I'm sure you know a great deal more about the history of Knowsley village and its immediate surroundings. Thank you very much for you service and commitment. Your new employer sure has struck it rich. Good luck and God bless.
Hi I lived in Ackers Hall Avenue and went to St Dominics School.I am trying to find any photographs taken at the school between 1966-1973. I am trying to piece together as many names to faces during this period. Take Care Everyone.......Regards...JK
I went to stockbridge jnrs and then over to Knowsley woolfall, that was in 1971 -75, great times in a great school,my old mates will not understand me saying this cos I sagged a lot, but still miss the 5 a side with edgy (mr Edge) sorry sir..
When I was younger (around 1977)I used to go the picture house in Kirkby town centre (next to where the bingo hall is now) could you please tell me the name of the picture house that was around at that time
Hi. Found your site by accident.
I would love to hear from anyone with the surname RANGE in the Prescot area. My grandfather was Edmund RANGE (1851-1912) of 11 West St Prescot. The 1881 census shows that there were only 131 people with this suname in the whole of the country of whom 68 were born in Lancashire. I have been fortunate enough to get in touch with a Janet Range who lives locally who has traced the family back to the 1600s in north Lancashire (Cartmel) Her branch moved to Sefton and mine moved to Prescot.I look forward to hearing from you.
i am looking for my daughter,rebecca ronan, she would have moved from kirkby to maghull, i think in the early 90s, she has an elder brother name of mark and her mothers name is donna,
Good site.Go forwad.
Kings Regiment.Thanks to all for the responses,particularly Neil for the two websites(a trip to the Regimental Museum is being arranged)and to Danny grate ful for that fascinating mini history. Ken C
I have read with interest the comments to Ken regarding his father’s regiment. Knowsley itself is steeped in history of the kings regiment. It is said that in one morning during the 1914/18 war the lord or Earl of Derby recruited a full battalion of Kings. My gut feeling is that if your father was working at Knowsley hall he would have undoubtedly been influenced by the Earl and his family. In those days the Kings regiment had over 80 Battalions within the regiment including Scotish and Irish battalions. They where made up of light and heavy infantry and a soldier was either called private or rifleman. Today there is only one Battalion of King’s (The1st Battalion King’s Regiment) 8th of foot making them one of the oldest regiments in the British Army. Today the only city regiment left in the British army. They are called King’s men today but that’s another story. And a great honour. If you email the photo I think I can give you the information you want. The only unit to wear the rocking horse today is The Liverpool Officers Training Centre at Liverpool university
Perhaps in the cold sober light of morning I may have been a little harsh with my words last night. perhaps you could tell me who is the responcible body for the up-keep of the grounds of st chads. I had always thought the church was responcible
I AM HERE VERY GOOD SITE.
Ken, Just done a little more research and the web master could be right, The Liverpool Kings Regiment does indeed have a Horse on their Cap Badge.
The Kings Regiment (Liverpool) is also the White Horse of Hanover , a picture available here...
In answer to Ken Chamberlaine question regarding his fathers regiment, I think it could be The Prince of Wales Own Regiment of Yorkshire, their cap badge is a Horse.
I have recently discovered a photograph of my fatherin army uniform. He was working at Knowsley Hall at the time of enlistment ,the cap badge appears to be a Horse,anyone know which Regiment this would be ?
I wrote to Knowsley Hall ,a few years ago,regarding employee records and they rreplied that thay did not have any,having sold the records in previous years
There is an old tale within my family that one of my grand fathers ancesters was the illegitamate son of Knowsley arostocracy. While tracing my family tree I have come accross such an individual Henry Dewhurst b1827 son of Ellen dewhurst from Accrington. Do you have any records showing either of these working at Knowsley between 1820-1840.
I am trying to research my GG Grandparents. I have several of my GG Grandmother's gold gilt edged calling cards that say "Mrs. G.P. Creighton, Knowsley Hall". The full name is George Platt Creighton. They imigrated to Ontario Canada around 1845 and raised a family there. Based on the substantial house they built in Owen Sound, Ontario, they must have brought rather significant wealth with them to Canada. I have emailed Knowsley Hall but have had no response...any help would be most appreciated.
Iam lookin for my adopted brother birth name MARK VINCENT FREEMAN born in ISLINGTON 31st MAY 1967 adopted in BEXHILL SEPTEMBER 1968 would dearly love to meet him I was also adopted
Lived Malvern Crescent, Bowring Park 1940 -1960. Winstone Road Scool, Dovecot then Prescot Grammar School 1945 -50
Great site, I would be interested
I have just happened upon this very interesting site. I read a message from MATTHEW DE-GIER, who lived in Emstrey Walk, Westvale from 55-72, we lived at 11 Emstrey Walk from 56-64 before migrating to Australia. Hello Matthew if you are out there, the Lennon family say hello, we are all living around Brisbane about 30 miles apart. Paul and myself were really delighted to read you message. Cheers Matty, from the Lennon family, we would like to hear from you, pjajlennon@optusnet.com.au.
I have just happened upon this very interesting site. I read a message from MATTHEW DE-GIER, who lived in Emstrey Walk, Westvale from 55-72, we lived at 11 Emstrey Walk from 56-64 before migrating to Australia. Hello Matthew if you are out there, the Lennon family say hello, we are all living around Brisbane about 30 miles apart. Paul and myself were really delighted to read you message. Cheers Matty, from the Lennon family, we would like to hear from you, pjajlennon@optusnet.com.au.
To Matthew De-gier, I recently read your message about getting in touch and the Lennon family are still living in Queensland. Paul said to say hello, we do not know your email address.
Great local history site, but I think you should be aware that your photo PT256 "An Old Mill Building, Prescot" is actually a picture of the north west tower in the town walls at Great Yarmouth. I'm an ex Prescotian now living in Norfolk - back in the late 1980s I did some research on Prescot's mills which is now in Prescot Historic Society's archive - the same photo was in the Prescot Museum files described as a local brewery, but it's definitely Great Yarmouth! Flint, pantiles and painted weatherboarding just aren't Lancashire building materials.
great site
If I'm not mistaken, the photo of Knowsley Post Office dated approx. 1985 was taken by my mother, Audrey Travis, who still lives at Middlehey Ave. in the village. It was one of a set of postcards that were sold at the post office at the time. Very much enjoyed browsing the images.
GREAT AT SITE, GOOD AND INFORMATIVE.
Trying to find descendants of Joseph Jones, born 1881.
Great to find this site, it had brought back a lot of old memories for me. I was born in 1976 and lived in longmeadow roadi until I was 9. I was one of the last pupils at the old primary school before it moved to the new building. I always thought it was shame it became a restaurant but glad to seeit is still going strong. I found a photo of me meeting Lord Deby in the church the other day from 1982, seems such a long time ago now.
i love tis page. keep it up
It's been a while since I last posted a message here although I have visited quite regularly for a dose of nostalgia!! It's great reading about other peoples memories and finding that so many of them are shared.
I have really enjoyed reading this informative site.
Got to your site by accident really, but it brought back a lot of old memories. I am the daughter of the late Rhoda and Vic Kilshaw and lived in Birch Road off Tarbock Road from 1948 until I married in 1975. I got very nostalgic when I looked at the pictures of Huyton village (Derby Road). I remember the cobbles and old shops and banks really well, but my fondest memory is of my nanna and I going to Richardsons bakery. The bakery was owned by a family of German origin so my nan told me, and was previously called Reichards (not too sure of spelling) - they anglicised their name around the time of W.W.1 so as not to offend people, or so the story went. What I remember most is going up the steps into the shop. There were sacks of grain, flour, oats etc., to the left of the door, a huge set of scales and great brass scoops used to put grain onto the scales. There were also always a couple of sleepy cats lazing on top of the sacks, weary after their night long vigil no doubt. To the right, there was the shiney wooden counter with its glass front displaying all the little fancy cakes. I remember some shaped like upside-down toadstools with butter icing gills and marzipan stalks. Others were like little pastry boats with glazed fruit or frangipan inside them - they had angelica masts and rice-paper sails. The upper floor of the shop must have been used as a store room for the bakery as they had a deep window above the front door, with a hoist above it, and above that, an owl window like you used to see in barns. My nanna told me it was for the giraffe to peep out of. Can't remember ever seeing the giraffe, no matter how hard I looked!!
Hello mates,
Researching my family tree any info much appreciated SOUTHWELL FAMILY.
Hi, i am trying to find CLAIR (nee) LEYLAND, who used to live in MOSSBROW RD, HUYTON. I belive she lived with her father and step mother and also had a step brother. After her parents died her brother joined the merchant navy. She attended LONGVIEW SECONDARY MODERN in ASTLEY RD LONGVIEW. Any help is most appreciated. thank you
Hi, I'm Paul & I went to Ruffwood Comp in the 70's. I am married with 2 children (3yrs & 17mths). My wife also attended Ruffwood and her name is Maureen (mojo) Grice (nee)Boardman. She was in shakespeare and left school in 1976 (may). Does anyone remember us? if so, please email us on our email address.
i am married to richard cousins whose mum was mary fincham and whose families still live in and around littleport i also lived at fincham where my parents still live hope to here from someone thanks julie cousins
I've found the site for the first time. The only item I recognised was from Neil Foster who attended Prescot Grammar School between 1952 and 1956. I was there from 53 - 58 and remember all the teachers and "pop stars" he mentioned.
Oops!. I got the wrong date for the birth of Ellen Travis when I sent my earlier message. She was born in 1868, not 1848 (she died 1948). Her father, Joseph Travis, was born in 1850. I hope somebody recognises some member of this family.
Hi,
We are researching the family of my husband's grandmother. She was born Ellen Travis at Whiston Lane Ends in 1848. Her parents were Joseph and Esther(nee Hayes), married a few months earlier aged 17 and 18.More children were born :John, Joseph, George Green and Sarah Ann, but Esther died in childbirth in 1880. Young Ellen was in service on the 1881 census, and the four young children seemed to have been fostered by that time, because they were living in Elephant Lane in the Sutton area of St. Helens with a couple named John and Ann Swift who had a child of their own also. I have been unable to locate their father, Joseph Travis. He was only 30 when his wife died. Did he remarry? Did he emigrate? Are you descended from one of the four children who seem to have been fostered by the Swifts? Esther Hayes/Heyes had several brothers & sisters: Caleb, Drusillah, Josiah, Racabinah, Haomi, Charlotte. Her father was John Hayes and her mother was Esther (nee Chorley). Joseph Travis' mother was Ellen Green, from the Winsford area, but the Travis, Chorley and Hayes families seem to have been around the Huyton, Whiston, Prescot area for some considerable time before 1850. Please get in touch if these names are in your family tree.
I am descended from a number of families in the Knowsley / Kirkby area. The surnames are Holme, Gore (Goore), Knowles, Hunter.The Holme family were tenant farmers of the Earl of derby and resided at Little Longborough farm, Knowsley. (William & Mary Holme married around 1835 in Skelmersdale.
hello bramley,
Hello All. I'm looking into my family history, the names WELDING, STOCKLEY, BYRON, HARDMAN are all relevant. My great-great grandparents (WELDON/STOCKLEY) lived in Kemble Street in Prescot, prior to that it was called Hillock Street. I lived in Pottery Lane where another half of the great-great grandparents lived (HARDMAN) down at the pottery - I aslo went to the long gone Whiston County Secondary School. If anyone wants a chat about Prescot, Whiston, Huyton or the family names, give me a shout!
i am trying to find any one named carney born in harroate nidderdale area
Many thanks for the info,regarding the BICC, I will get in touch with the museum.
I am trying to find where BICC Prescot,keep there old records. I am trying to find some info, for family research.
Great site . found it by accident. brought back a lot of memories. and laughs.(to myself) kids think I gone mad .Now 2004, 50 this year,aaggghhh. But hey, Kirkby , Brookie, still there .
Ii live in marnwood road in kirkby i have lived here for 15 years the part of kirkby i live is westvale i used to attend st. kevins school in northwood i am looking for an old friend of mine is name was james callaghan he lived in southdene in kirkby his address was in dalry crescent if any person nows his where abouts please give him my e.mail address id like to meet him again thanks
I am looking for my roots.
hello everyone happy new year to you all, you too eileen, just sufing in to say hello. would like to hear from anyone who lived in the western ave area or woodlands rd. i left school in 1955, went to parkview, stockbridge lane, & then huyton secondary modern school left in 1955, sure would be nice to hear form someone. have a good year ok regards annie b
hiya I am doing a website of the history of Huyton and would love any old photgraphs to lend of the eagle and child pub, or of any other old pictures of the area.
Hi,
DERBY SQUARE, PRESCOT.
Nice web,about a nice place,full of nice people (Hi Ernie ! )
I went to see the lights in northwood they are better than blackpool. i go to see them every year and they are getting better all the time. Joshy age 6
Not a Northener myself but have many good friends there. Liverpool is a sailors second home, and my favourite hotel was the secombe ferry. married a girl from a prescot family . The Deri family, my wife Dorothy's mother Margaret was one of Lady Derby's cooks who married Francis Jones (one of his Brothers was Mayorof Blackpool) ,sister Elizabeth married a Thompson and lived in Manor Farm, Huyton. "Uncle" Ernie still lives in Prescot. then the Feeney's came in. I have some of the Family Tree if anyone is interested.
Just a small comment to the web master I wonder why you always re direct people who are making appeals about districts in Liverpool to Liverpool web sites when it is quite obvious that they want there appeal to go to Knowsley as well and being on the www, they are going to reach a wider audience, and lets not forget that some Knowsley residents were once Liverpool residents and vice versa and still pop back for a look on this web site,Which does reach a wide audience looking at the address's on the guest book entries, sorry if this is long winded but cant seem to put it any other way, Thanks.
could someone maybe help me.I am trying to findout anything about my father and i cant find a website for it, if i explain alittle someone might beable eo help.
great site
Great Site recently found it, I spent many happy days in Prescot in the 50s and 60s as my mother was born in Kemble Str. in 1919.
What happened to John Lucas [Builders}
Looking for my friend Ann Griffiths who lived in Huyton on the 1970s She was my bridesmaid in 1976 when I married Trevor Atkinson in Crosby I also worked with Ann in Laces & Co solicitors in Castle Street Liverpool Would love to hear how she has been over the past 27 years
My Name is Debbie Musgrove I was born in Guildford Surrey, i have a sister called Karen My Fathers Name is Raymond Musgrove I no i have relatives some where if you see this please would you get in contact.
Further to message posted 14 Nov. - my 1st cousin - James HIND is the son of Frederick Charles HIND 1893/1948 and Jessie ?, his sister was Pat who I think married George JUDSON. They used to live in Warrington Rd. in PRESCOT. That is all the info I have, any help would be appreciated.
Good Web Site, reading the comments about St Dominics School, which I left in July 1960 brought back lots of memories, both school and the Huyton area.
hello, just cruising in again, hope evryone is ok.again this a wonderful sight, would love to hear from anyone who knew me from huyton secondary modern school,parkview or stockbridge lane schools, or anyone who lived in huyton around the woodlands rd area off western ave, regards ann buck
I used to attend St.chads Infant school in Kirkby and later Ruffwood. It was 1965 when I left Ruffwood but I would be interested to hear from anyone who used to go to the old St.Chads school. My maiden name was Angela Fletcher.
hELLO TO ANY WHO REMEMBER ME,I WENT TO ST AUGUSTINE OF CANTERBURY,LONGVIEW DR HUYTON.CLASS OF 1965,MY NAME ANN OWEN TWIN SISTER KATHY,TEACHERS I REMEMBER ,LEWIS, HOLMES,PLATT,PENNY,CLASS MATES,PAT SAYERS,BETTY KING,PAT SCHOFIELD,EILEEN RAW,JENNINFER SUMMERTON,LIZ RADCLIFF,SO MANY I CANNOT REMEMBER,GET INTOUCH IF YOU RECONIZE THESE NAMES,OR IF YOU WERE IN THE Same year.cheers
The Saggerson family of Prescot who were involved in the watch and clock industry. I have plenty of information to share.
hi its me again would like to hear from anyone that used to live in coleridge st kensington liverpool merseyside who new the gill family ,friends,neighbours,or relatives please contact me on my e-mail address.thank you.
hi anyone that was living in elcho st in kensington liverpool 1940s50sor60s would like to hear from anybody who remembers the atkins family.neighbours,friends,or relatives.please contact me at above e-mail.
Does anyone have a contact address or information about my cousin JAMES (Jimmy) HIND, son of Frederick Charles HIND and Jessie? I would like to get in touch with him. I have just made contact with another cousin Peggy AMES (nee HIND) Thank You.
I'M TRYING FIND A GIRLS NAME. MY FATHER RECIEVED A BRAVERY AWARD DUE TO HELPING HER WHILST HER NIGHTIE WAS ON FIRE. THE INCIDENT WAS COVERED IN THE KIRKBY REPORTER IN EARLY 1964.IS THERE ANYONE WITH INFORMATION PLEASE LET ME KNOW
Hi,
great history site.
Hi All,
Greetings,
Researching family history. Any information on the Beesley family from Liverpool Road Prescot.
Hi everyone great site just thought I would put in this comment in to see if anyone remembers me Pam Cullen I went to page moss comp I was one of the first ones to go there as it was a new school so we where always the oldest in the school. I used to hang around western ave with my mates but lived in pagemoss. Would love to meet up with you guys again I live in london now but still come up and see my family xx
very good site from kirkby now living on the isle of man
I am looking for my long lost first cousins, Dorothy Kay Clarence and Margaret June Clarence. Spelling may be wrong. Daughters of Dorothy Clarance nee Brookes. They lived near St Helens. If anyone knows of them please let them know they are being saught. Thanks.
Researching family history am interested in any information on the Beesley family from Liverpool Road.
I am trying to locate Eric Mellor ex Widnes Central School in the 1940s Have not seen or heard of him in 5o+ years.Last
Lived at 51 Britonside 13years up to 1972, went to St Lawrences & St Kevins. Like to hear from anyone who lived there around that time
Hello I am trying to find out some information about my Grandad Albert Cooper.
Great Site! There was some interesting Informations on this Page! Really nice! Thank you!
Hi everyone...I'm trying to contact anyone from Kirkby who attended St. Anthony's in Northwood between 1963 and 1969, and St. Kevin's between 1969 and 1975. It would be really cool to see how everyone got on. Names I would be really like to contact are: Peter Wilson, John Anderson, Paddy o'Hanlon, Susan Clayford, Ellen o'Hanlon, Joan McGuinnes, From Warrenhouse Road, Northwood: The Kelly family, The Wafer's, The Howards, The Bells, The O'Sullivans, and any one else who knows us!!! It will be great to hear from you...
Very good site i lived all my life in Whiston untill 1987 then moved to Wales,i went to Higherside school till about 1977 looking for a old freind Steve Smith lived in Lunt ave area if anybody knows of him would like to contact him thanks
Lived in westvale, kirkby,remember stan mc call john price,wendy mason,jackie collins,used to go to the centre 63 from 1971-76 terry gibson,john davis and bommer dawn tanner,connie,bernie,terry o`flaughty,
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Message for Elizabeth Whiston.
Message for Elizebeth Whiston,
HI... im not really looking for anyone, but i just need help for my history project. We are doinng a family tree and i was wondering if there is anyone in England in the Staffordshire area that might know anything about 'The Whistons'
Hi Elaine Oakes...in regards to Northwood community centre,I think it opened July 1963 and Daid Whitfield was at the grand opening ,He may have cut the ribbon,I do remember vaguely...It was a huge opening celebration,they used to show movies( Saturday morning I believe)Sory I can
AS ANYONE GOT ANY INFO ON NORTHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE AS IT IS CLOSING FOR REFURB?
Am searching for info on any Hedg(e)cocks. Have come across Hannah Hedgcock on the 1881 website with her 3 sons and 1 daughter. They lived at 135 Wilson Street, Eccleston in Prescot. Any information on them or the address greatly appreciated.
I AM LOOKING FOR LINDA TAYLOR....SHE WAS MY PENPAL IN 1955. SHE LIVED IN STALYBRIDGE AND WAS BORN ABOUT 1944. I WAS IN STALYBRIDGE IN 1998 AND I WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE HER. I WENT FROM THE APPLIANCE STORE TO THE TIE SHOP , TO THE TOY SHOP , TO THE TEA SHOP , WITHOUT SUCCESS. I WAS TOLD BY ONE NICE LADY THAT LINDA TAYLOR WAS MARRIED AND HAD CHILDREN , BUT SHE DID NOT KNOW WHERE SHE LIVED. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. IT'S BEEN A VERY LONG TIME. WOULD LOVE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH HER ONE MORE TIME.......THANKS
I'm trying to trace my family history and came across your wonderful site. I would be grateful if anyone could give me any info. regards the Woods family - in particular Doreen Woods. From what I have found so far they appear to have been living on Knowsley Park (maybe gamekeepers?) during the early 1960's. Many thanks and keep up the great work!
hello everyone,just visiting again.hi lilian walsh, i too lived in the bungalows, in huyton off western ave, the name of the was woodlands road. just thought i would run that by you, i lived there from late 40s to early 60s. well im out of here, bye wonderful site regards ann(murphy)buck
I was bitterly disappointed to discover that "Whiston Central" had been demolished and replaced with a housing estate even though I hated every minute I was there! I wish I was still there!!!Nice site, keep it up
I am seeking information regarding Charles Ashley born in the Runcorn area in 1842. He married a Fanny Shaw at St.Elphin's at Warrington in 1866 who lived near Walton(Warrington ?). Sometime later they moved to Widnes in the West Bank area.
This site is interesting as well as informative. Enjoyed browsing through the site. Keep up the good work. Greetings.
I have not seen this site for A while,great viewing paul blot have gotten your e-mail but cannot send you one...
Anyone remmeber the Howe`s who lived in Pitsmead Rd, Southdene, Kirkby between 1959 and 1962 ??? My dad was a teacher at St Kevins.
I am looking for a man named John Clarke who lived in the Parbrook, Belton Road area of Huyton in the early 50's. He seved in Korea and went out there on HMS Devonshire. He had a friend named Kenny Hughes. Mr Clarke would probably be in his late 60's early 70's now. If you have any info please contact me.
Does anyone know the whereabouts of John Clarke.He would be in his late 60's early 70's. He came from the Parbrook, Belton Road area of Huyton. He served in the Korean War and left on HMS Devonshire. He had a friend named Kenny Hughes who married Nora Sullivan. I have been searching for him for quite a while, if anyone has any info please let me know.
I remember the Mayfair cinema very well as we used to go there quite often with my mam and dad. We used to get the number 74 bus from page moss to Huyton Village. I remember there was a big tree at the turn around point for the bus and this tree was surrounded by a small wall which we used to play on. This was adjacent to the tunnel under the railway station and in front of what we were told was "The Naughty Girls Home". I remember that road being lined with lovely big houses. The old school clinic was around the corner. Lovely memories.
i went to the mayfair with my mother when i was about 12 [1959]. we saw 2 films "jolson sings again"and the b picture was "silver chains" a western. if you look at the outside of "boots" you can see it was a cinema
I believe the site of the Mayfair Cinema is now occupied by Boots the Chemist. I seem to remember my Mother telling me this many years ago.
hello again, i must comment on the wonderful job eileen hume is doing with this web-site, exellent!!--- i would like to know if anyone knew of the cinema called the "mayfair" in huyton village, it was on the left going towards the station, i think its a bingo hall there now, i was an usherette at the mayfair cinema, worked there for afew yrs. just thought i would jog someone's memory alittle to see if they remember the cinema or not. love this site, i will be back regards ann
Subject: the search for Christopher Haynes born in Fakenham, Hants in 1951, current age 52 and VSO teacher 1969/70 NW River, Labrador
Does anyone have a photograph of Roby Parish infant school? It was in station road, roby. It was pulled down and a new school built on the land which was itself pulled down some time later. The old school had just two classrooms in the early mid 50's with a screen separating them.
Nice site! Found it because of the mention of the Australian Thylacine - never realised one had lived so near Huyton! I was born in Whiston Hospital. When my father was demobbed we lived for a while in one of the little row of damp cottages behind the hospital just off Dragon Lane. Then moved to Liverpool 8 and around 1953 my father became manager of Cravens at Page Moss and we lived on the premises behind the shop. Saw some photos of Pagemoss shops recently and it has not changed much except the lurid advertising has spoiled the appearance of the Coop block. Seems Mr Frasers Garage still going opposite; he was a great and generous help with my first car, a 1930 Austin 10. I remember the little Lancs Public Library in Huyton with great affection. It was one of the best stocked for its size that I have ever encountered. Best to all,
It's been a while since I placed my first comment here in reference to my grand dad, HERBERT RAYMOND DACRE ROBINSON b. October 1902 PRESCOT & have also had a change of email so thought it best to update. Still enjoy reading all the mail, keep up the good work. Van Townsend.
I attended roby comprehensive school and left in 1979 i am trying to trace a Then Diane Wright who lived at Bluebell lane huyton and also a cathy jordan i have lost contact over the last 15 years and now living in london and would love to hear how they are getting on the last i heared of diane is that she got married and had a child.
hello i've been reading the entries from feb 2001 and i came across one from tricia williams. i went to ruffwood around the same time and i know alan. i hung around with tommo, duffy,and derek green as well as alan. i think he's on the cabs now.haven't seen tommo for years though.
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i lived in 1 granite terrace hale veiw road huyton quary in 1950s up untill 1958 then we moved to wales, their was a railway accross the road from our house then , i wander if anyone else reading this will remember us our name was ambler, my dad had an ice cream van and sold icecream, i had a brother called peter, and a sister called dot, also a brother david.my name is pauline, iwas chosen to be coronation queen in 1953 ,we held it in attwoods sheds because it was raining onthatday. please email me if anyone remembers our family.
My sister Sandra Carroll Kay just told me about the site and I love it. We lived in Knowsley in the 1950's and 60's. I would love to know more about the Maypole school that was located on the old estate. The head master was Mr. Chandler and he had 2 corgi's that he took to school with him every day. We lived on Kitling Rd. and then Riding Hill Rd. when the new estate was build in the early 60's. Any pics of that time period?
Just browsing for family lines & hope you've got a 2003 guestbook!!
does anyone remember quarrygreen school in northwood. some history and photos would be good. i left there in 74 or 75, can't quite remember that far back. i know mr topping the head master moved to eastcroft park in towerhill and their football team still wore the green and yellow colours. mr quarmby was a right swine but mr loydd (is that how you spell it)was great. thanks
Hi, I'm trying to trace a Harold Pye, who was living or around Broadgreen in the mid 1950's. His parents may have been Jim and Annie Pye (nee Southart,and he may have married a girl with the surname Rigby, back in 1957. I'd really appreciate an email from anyone who thinks they can help me trace Harold Pye.
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hi can anyone tell me where i can find ancestral information of the stanley family.My GreatGrandfather George Jackson married the Earl of Derbys daughter around the 1800s hence the name Stanley-Jackson.My Grandfather was their youngest son Ely Stanley-Jackson,And my father would visit the late Earl at Knowsley when he was young but lost touch when my Grandmother passed away.He has since passed away and i would like to get more information about my family can anyone help? I would be very grateful
Does anybody no the height of Mercer Heights flats? We are having a debate about this. Some say they are 150 feet high.
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I was born in whiston and grew up there as a child..my dad was born and bred there too..does anyone remember the murder that took place in whiston..2 young lads..one was gary miller(my cousin) the other i cant remember the name of...if any one has any info please forward it to my email address...many thanx
Details of past members of the Knowsley Youth Orchestras and Choirs from 1974 - 1994
I am trying to locate descendants of a Robert Atherton who married a Betty Fleetwood in 1813.They seemed to live in Kirkby and were farmers.There children were Thomas,Mary,Ann,James,Catherine,Elizabeth,Ellen,Margaret,Jane,Robert and William.If you can help i would be glad to hear from you.
IS THIS SITE STILL ACTIVE?????????????
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I LOVE THIS SITE.
This is just a great site to go down memory lane, wonderful job indeed!!i lived in the bungalows in huyton, 19 woodlands rd, the rd is still there but not the bungalows,had some wonderful memories living there most specialy nieghbors& friends, the dugmoore's the taylor's the twiggs, the moore's, humphries. & friends like harold briggs, maureen draper. the was alot but i can't think of their names off hand. is there any maps of western ave& woodlands rd jeffries crescent, i would love to see them, plus anyone who knows me,my name was ann murphy.may contact me for old times sake thanks ann buck
In the late 40s early 50s I lived at 169 Knowsley Lane. Directly across from our house there was farmland stretching as far as the boundary wall of the Earl of Derby's estate. I have been trying to find the name of the farm at that time. I think it was Patten's/ Patton's or something very like that. Does anyone remember? Also, as far as I can tell,the farmland, which stretched right up the Knowsley Lane hill to the main road to Prescot, has been built upon. When did that happen? Does anyone remember harvesting on the farm - the machine cutting first the outermost edges of the field and working bit by bit to the centre which drove all the field-mice into a sort of large boxing-ring whence they scarpered pretty quick! There were three shire horses on the farm. I think their names were Sam, Patsy and Dinah. Am I right? I would love to have pictures relating to what I describe and any bibliographical help relating to the history (18th century and onwards) of agricultural small-holdings in the Knowsley area. At the beginning of SONS & LOVERS Lawrence describes the effects of mining on the countryside of East Nottinghamshire. What I sense, reading in this site, is something similar. My memories are of green fields and woods and houses. But much of the country feel of Knowsley seems to have been diminished. Not lost entirely but somewhat lost (not to mining) but the need to extend the built environment. Quite unrelated, but interesting in another way - does anyone remember the cinema in Huyton? It was on the road leading up to the station on the left. It used to provide a 6d show for kids on Saturday mornings: cartoons, Flash Gordon and a big picture too! Seemed like good value, even then!
In the late 40s early 50s I lived at 169 Knowsley Lane. Directly across from our house there was farmland stretching as far as the boundary wall of the Earl of Derby's estate. I have been trying to find the name of the farm at that time. I think it was Patten's/ Patton's or something very like that. Does anyone remember? Also, as far as I can tell,the farmland, which stretched right up the Knowsley Lane hill to the main road to Prescot, has been built upon. When did that happen? Does anyone remember harvesting on the farm - the machine cutting first the outermost edges of the field and working bit by bit to the centre which drove all the field-mice into a sort of large boxing-ring whence they scarpered pretty quick! There were three shire horses on the farm. I think their names were Sam, Patsy and Dinah. Am I right? I would love to have pictures relating to what I describe and any bibliographical help relating to the history (18th century and onwards) of agricultural small-holdings in the Knowsley area. At the beginning of SONS & LOVERS Lawrence describes the effects of mining on the countryside of East Nottinghamshire. What I sense, reading in this site, is something similar. My memories are of green fields and woods and houses. But much of the country feel of Knowsley seems to have been diminished. Not lost entirely but somewhat lost (not to mining) but the need to extend the built environment. Quite unrelated, but interesting in another way - does anyone remember the cinema in Huyton? It was on the road leading up to the station on the left. It used to provide a 6d show for kids on Saturday mornings: cartoons, Flash Gordon and a big picture too! Seemed like good value, even then!
Interesting photographs of huyton and its people.Anyone know where there are any photographs of John Pendleton?. He was probably one of the first registrars of births and death in the area. He was the son of Peter Pendleton who was a school master. John was born in 1825. Other names related through marriage include Sephton,Ireland,Webster,and Wales. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Great site. I`m researching the history of Fazakerley and would welcome any suggestions you might have.
hi, iwas brought up in huyton quarry ,i lived at 1 granite terrace in the 1950s,my name was pauline Ambler.i was picked to be the coronation queen in june 1953,iwas crowned by a man called mr bob fowlks,he was a counciler ,harold wilson was intending to to do it but couldent attend. my father used to sell ice cream, my mother was a nurse at whiston hospital. ihad 2 brothers peter and david,asister dorothy, my parentshad more children but had them adopted.one sister was adopted to the williams family in hoylake.they had a butchers shop. iwent to seel road schoolafter ileft huton hey school. i also went to st gabriels infant in the quarry. somebody must still have photoes of the street party held in granite terrace on june 2nd 1953.my mothers name was margaret and my dad joseph,they called him freddy when he was out selling ice cream for pendletons.he later workedasthe gate man at b.i.c.c cables. if any person has any information and knew of us please email PbBritton3@aol.com. thanks.
what a wonderful web site this is,thank you. i would like to see more photos& information of the "Bungalows" on western avenue in huyton. i lived in woodlands rd #19. off western ave. I left rupert rd huyton secondary modern school in 1955, i have fond memories there of my childhood days. i also went to parkview school, then went on to stockbridge lane school,for about 2 yrs, i was the oldest kid in the whole school there, played on a rounders team for the duration of my 2 yrs there, ah, those where the days i think mrs preston was the head mistress there at stockbridge lane school. thanx for the memories Eileen appreciate it, bye now ann(nee murphy)
I would really appreciate it if anyone has a very old photo image of Court Farm Halewood or of the Old Brewery around 1880? it is now Court Avenue.
LOOKING FOR FRED BUMSTEAD OR HIS SISTERS BERYL AND CLARRISA.Fred was born in a bungalow at Rye mill my mother was Winifred Webb there mother and mine were good friends would love to here from them Fred is somewhere in Lethbridge Alberta Canada
I have come across an entry in my family tree that says "Thomas Molyneaux Seel Unsworth inherited the estate and manor of Huyton Hey in 1814.
i am trying to get intouch with anyone who attended seel road school till 1973 i can remember some name from my class they were rita luby norman griffits gary dermott alan coddling sue webster if they are you or you know them please get intouch as it is now 30 yrs since we left.
i attended seel road school till 1973 i am looking to meet up with anyone from that year rita luby alan coddling cary dermott norman griffits alan pool dave carr if you know any of these people or you are them please i would love to hear from you xx
hello, this website is awsome just came off it awhile ago.is there anyone out there who went to huyton-roby secondary school in the mid 50s, i would sure like to hear from you. trying to contact old friends from that school also from parkview school too thanks annie buck(nee murphy)
im trying to find some information about my school friends form huyton-roby secondary modern school class of 1955(thats when we left school) any information would be appreciated, i have afew names but no addresses thank you ann buck
Does anyone remember Brookfield school Kirkby earlier than 1960 the only reason I ask is I left in 74 my sister Brenda left in 69 my other sister Susan left in 67 and my other sister was at brooky when it was A junior school for 4 years before that and if so when was it changed to A comprehensive school?and when did it open?and if anyone knows who was the first Headmaster.
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Great site , found as usual by chance.
Its great to read all the comments and the local history...paul blot e-mail me.
hello everyone who attended roby comp in the late 70;s.I've not lived in liverpool for a number of years as my husbands job as taken us to various location,s until we have now ended up in the fantastic city of perth western australia.I have on visiting Huyton bumped in to some old school friends but would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.Can I just apoligise to any of my old teachers (if any are still alive) sorry for the hell I put you through but honestly i'm a changed person.
Lillian Walsh (Nick Name Nelly)
I am trying to trace a family that lived in Liverpool in the 1950's the name is William Balfour and Margaret Brown Nicoll, they had a son called William Andrew Nicoll, they lived at 136 Princes Road, Princes Park Liverpool 8 around 1950 and around 1956 they lived at 9 Dagnall Road, Westvale, Kirkby, Liverpool. Any information on the family would be gratefully appreciated.
I'm not exactly sure if this Knowsley refers to the one in Australia in the state of Victoria. My Great Grandfather lived there, his name was Thomas Milsom and there is a Milsom Street in Knowsley.
This is an impressive site, way ahead of other sites.
My Great Grandfather was a watchmaker in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada, Moses Linton. He lived there from 1878 to 1891 when he passed at age 40. I am looking for information on him as well as my Great Grandmother, Elizabeth Linton (nee Bodell) who then moved to Montreal, Quebec, Canada with my Grandfather and his brother where my father, Ralph Dale Linton was born in 1912.
I work for QVC on Knowsley industrial estate and someone has recently posed a question. Was the site QVC is constructedon, an old burial ground? I think there used to be a factory built there before QVC. Does anyone know, or can anyone point me in the right direction to finding the information as the curiousity is starting to drive us all mad!!!!!
Hello all - can anybody help me find Sheila Byatt whom I knew in the late 60's. She lived in Kirkdale with her parents and brother. Did anybody know her ?
I think the nearest School to Dinas Lane would be Huyton Sec Mod in Rupert Rd
I can't seem to find any info on Whiston Central/Secondary Modern/Comprehensive(it was Known byall these names.I left school in 1970 and my maiden name was Duberry.Would like to hear from any ex pupils who knew me.
I'm trying to find out as much history as possible about the origins of the Hillside estate in Huyton. I would appreciate any photo's or info thanx it'd be a great help!
Does anyone remember the Griffiths family who lived at 14 Charnwood Rd Roby, I lived there in the 40's.
do u remember leeside ave?? and centre 66??
Could anyone help me with some research please. I am trying to establish what Secondary School someone living in the Dinas Lane area of Huyton would have gone to during the 1960s. Many Thanks
Found this site today and thoroughly enjoyed it. Lived in Prescot from '42-'45 (father was in the Lancashire Constabulary.) Attended Prescot Grammar School (the wooden one!). The photos brought back some wonderful memories but I am wondering if time has affected my memory. PT 92 15 photo of ploughing? Looks to me like harrowing.PH 74 photo of German POW's? We lived on Central Ave and I distinctly remember Italian POW's working on the infrastructure prior to the pre-fab construction. This area used to be an old garbage dump often occupied by 'travellers' (gypsies)and towards the golf course were well occupied allotments. I am only sorry that I do not have a picture of the old steam engines, with solid tires, delivering copper billets to B.I.C.C
Found your site whilst looking up uk history in general,although I have an interest in mainly Welsh history it was an evening well spent. Diolch yn fawr from Wales. If any visitors to your site have an interest my own site is located at www.geocities.com/mysteriesofwales/index.html
ive lived in ravenhurst way, whiston, merseyside since 1986.if anyone knows me u can send an email to en0u2162@liv.ac.uk
HELLO there I came accross this site accidently while searching for my ancestors David Williams Married Margaret Jones in 1903 or 1904 they came from Prescot Shaw Lane, also the Longworth family from Longtons lane in Rainhill, where I lived until 1950 and then came to Australia where i have been ever since, I attended Prescot CofE school and then attended Whiston secondary school my maiden name was Barbara Williams I have two sisters Margaret and Gwen, keep up the good work it is a great site regards to all
Looking for the class of '92 from Middleton Idaho.
GREAT SITE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK more pics of page moss please eagle n child. princess drive. the shops
Great site, i didnt realise that there was so much local history.
Enjoy the site.I am researching the family of JOHN BROWN who married ALICE HARRISON in 1871.On the 1881 census they lived in HUYTON QUARRY and 4 children including my grandfather THOMAS born 1876.
I am searching for any family information for Cornelius Fay born in Co.Offaly Ireland who married Anne Welden from St.Helens in the late 1800's.
this school is really good education wise
did anyone go to the Maypole school during the early 60s i am trying to trace angela carney I am the one the teacher tried to strangle ha.ha.
I am robin o'bobs (Robert Atherton)I have been in our loft recently and found many peoms written by Robin o'bobs.
Just been browsing your site. fantastic and informative. Any chance aerial Photos of Kirkby might be included? St Kevin's School, All Saints, Ruffwood etc? think that would be interesting!
had hoped to find info on Shinkfield family from the area....Any ideas
just found the site, anybody out there go to st. columbas 1958-1962
Hi Anyone go to knowsley woolfall 71-75?
What a good site got it from my cousin in NZ He like me started life in Huyton
I just surfed in. Looking for people who know any interesting sites about Aintree village 1909 to date. THis info is to be used for my presentation in two weeks time.
Hello, Ex Pat from Liverpool area - interested in Family History surnames Grace & Wright both from the Merseyside area Farmers and Publicans. I was a pupil at Childwall Valley High School from 1940 leaving in 1947 - love to hear from any old classmates or anyone who was a member of Childwall Youth Club around 1947 - 1949. Best Regards from down under Maureen Reid (nee Webster)
I am tracing my Mothers family tree. They were called Stanley and lived in Lane Ends, Eccleston from at least 1811 but some moved to Oldham in the late 19th century. Originally Henry Stanley b. 1811 was a blacksmith and his son James took over before 1881 when there were at least 3 Stanley families in the area - I assume at Lane Ends. can anyone point me in the right direction to follow this up - Census locations, parish records etc. Great site by the way.
Its been a few months since I last visited this site and what a lot you have added since then. My ancestors came from the Knowsley area and its nice to see all the old photos of what the area looked like in their day.
Would love to know the whereabouts of two very good friends who attended the Prescot Grammar School in the late 30's John Chant and Billy Lyon.My E-Mail address is JLloyd1923@aol.com
I am researching the history of two families in Prescot namely RANGE and TAYLOR.
hi i am looking for anyone who went to st dominics rc huyton between 1972 and 1976 look forward to hearing from you.
I am triying to find out about school gangs in the late 1950's please help it is for a school project and i nneed it by 12-29-02 thanks.
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I went to Whiston Secondary Girls school from 1969-1973.
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To help you with family history research, you are invited to view the detailed memorial inscriptions for St Chad's in Kirkby, Lancashire at http://mysite.freeserve.com/stchadskirkby
Does anyone have any information on the life, forebears or descendants of Andrew Barclay Walker, the man who provided most of the capital for the building of the Walker Art Gallery in William Brown Street, Liverpool? He was also a famous brewer in Warrington, Burton-on-Trent and Liverpool.
I went to St Lawrences school in Kirkdale between 1957-1963, I would love to speak to anyone from that time who went to St Lawrences, names I remember in my class were David Bentley, Stanley Cook, David Lloyd, Sidney Kirby, Love of my life at the age of 8 Lorraine Allen, the school is now an old folks home but the original building is still standing. I left Liverpool over 20 years ago, and now live in wales, but often visit Liverpool, and drive past my old school and as I said before would love to speak to any of the above or anyone else who was at the school at the same time, I had 3 brothers at the school, Walter,George,James,
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I am reading your web site for the first time, my husband Bill has told me about the site. I am actually trying to find a Pat Shinkfield (not sure of the spelling), she was my mums' best friend and bridesmaid 53 years ago, my mum is now 73 and has always wondered what happened to pat, mum lived at 45 aylton road Huyton for years, she married and left there and is now living in Kallaroo Perth West Australia. If anyone has information on Pat please e mail me.
Looking for info on Ann Stanley born Calke 25th Dec 1781 is said to be daughter of Edward Stanley 12th Earl of Derby and Elizabeth, Ann married Charles Brookes and they had a son Edwin Stanley Brookes who went to New Zealand any help in confirming this would be great.
The Prescotian Webzine for all former pupils of the Prescot Grammar and Comprehensive Schools has moved to www.theprescotian.co.uk.. over 1300 contact names, photos and message boards!
The early editions of the Prescot Reporter include advertisements for my G Grandfathers Chemists shop in Market Place Prescot and among the listed items is "shot for the coming shooting season" This of course meant in Knowsley Park and I would assume it referred to the deer.This may help your query Charles Ellis
I've recently bought a pair of deerantlers mounted on a wooden plate stating 'Knowsley sept 19th 1859 H.J.'.
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Excellent historical site,pity no photos of St Kevins RC Boys school which was in Northwood.When I was there it was the biggest Catholic Boys school in the world.cant remember but over 1000 boys in 8 houses.Cheers
I found this web site by mistake and thoroughly enjoyed reading some of the comments. I attended St Aloysius Twig lane Huyton from 1969-1980(Gonzaga)I remember the circus coming to town, staying one night and then vowing never to return, anyone who went to Gonzaga will remember the fun getting on the bus and getting off. They were the days!
I'm searching for a lady called Sarah Chadwick who used to teach P.E at beechwood school who left between the years of 2000-2001. Please e-mail me if you have any information that will help me contact her. Thank you xox
I am wondering if site is active. I sent comments a few days ago but nothing has appeared. Any chance of acknowledgement. Comment related to book sought called Huyton with Roby
Are ther any older Prescotians out there with nostalgic memories ? A few names spring to mind-Harvey Edwards,Ottie Ward,Donnie Green the milkman (twice daily),Nurse Walters Macdonalds the fruit and veg man Jim Weston and Harold Price the two Barbers in Kemble st, Lyons cake shop, the school board on his bike, Fish Maggie.The Sunday night parade along Eccleston St Market Place Kemble St and Aspinall St. Come out of the woodwork and give us your memories. Regards Charles Ellis
Fantastic site. Can someone help ex pat Scouse. I'm trying to get a copy of book "Huyton with Roby" by Alison Cassidy. ISBN: 0752403508. It has great photos ( a friend here showed it to me ). Will obviously be more than happy to pay cost plus postage. Thanks. Graham Stevens
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Does anyone remember an unfortunate incident in Knowsley Park early in the war when two Home Guard commandos were drowned whilst on exercise. They were swimming across the little dam when they became entangled in the weeds. The Father of another namely Bob Montieth rescued his son from a similar fate.It was a weekend training exercise with many unable to help.I was a member of the bugle band at age 16. Charles Ellis.Halewood Liverpool
LES+VIC WOULD LIKE TO TRACE BILL FLETCHER A PAL FROM THE 5os EMIGRATEdTO AUSTRALIA EARLY 60s ORIGINALLY FROM TIBER STREET OFF LODGE LANE LIVERPOOL
Can anyone confirm the story I heard years ago that the Brickwall Inn at Tarbock was originally a slave compound and nothing more than a brick wall, hence the name. Thank you. Charles Ellis
Just found the site. I was born in Moss st in 1926 then moved to Station Rd. Went to Oliver Lyme rd school(Mr Barnett)Whiston Central school left at the beginning of the war. Later lived in Manchester Road. My Mothers family were the Prescot Websters and I have a lot of the family history but could use more. Regards Charles Ellis
this site is cool. i live in stockbridge village. ive lived here all my life but i didnt know there was so much history around here. i found this site by mistake but ill add it to my faves.
I am looking for Betty Gibbons, Lenny Watson, Gerald Murphy, Dave Hayes. We all lived in Barford Road, Huyton in the
GREAT SITE -COME ACROSS BY MISTAKE .ENJOYED READING EVERYONES COMMENTS.IM FROM KIRKBY NORTHWOOD NOW IN TOWERHILL. AT ST KEVINS SCOOL IN 1977-82.IF I CAN BE OF ANY HELP DONT BE SHY TO E-MAIL.
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what an interesting find i will definetaly be keeping an eye on this site,2 questions Q1.where did the name charlottes pagsy come from for the woods at the top of melling mount,
LORRAINE WERE R U ....lAST I HEARD U WERE GOING TO KIRKBY ...GIVE ME YOUR NEW ADDRESS,,,ALI........
Hi there, I was born and bred in Prescot, joined the Royal Navy in 1953 at the age of 15, previously attended Our Lady & St Josephs school on Scotch barn lane. After discharge in 1960++ and a disastrous marriage, came out to Thailand where I've been ever since. Any one remembers me after all this time please get in touch. Would particularly like to hear from those guys who were in the navy at the same time, e.g Peter Derbyshire, Roy Kenyon, Johnny Ellison and others. Would also love to hear from anyone who was in the Huyton & Roby Sea Cadets with me, around 1951/52Looking forward in anticipation to some kind of response. Cheers!!
Attention Irene Fitzpatrick of Stockport. I know some Bullocks but did not have any luck reaching you, contact me if you would like to follow up. As for this website enjoyed it very much. spent much of my youth Holidaying in around Merseyside specifically Huyton where my great Aunt lived. Have great memories of playing on King George playing field and later in life going out to the "locals". Maybe an addition to this site could spotlight the pubs of these towns, bye for now.
Just reposting my surnames on the offchance that somebody else may have a connection.I am researching JOSEPH CRITCHLEY TAYLOR
Born in Huyton 1944, lived at 43 Huyton House Rd until moving to Bristol in 1965. Worked at Cronton Colliery as a fitter, and now trying to find out more about the colliery, and also trying to contact friends on Merseyside and elsewhere from the 60's and before. Lots of info about the area on the web site, needs time to scan through it all. Good to see people who have left for foreign parts still want to maintain contact
i am looking for greenalls from st.helens. my grandfather james greenall was born in 1890. his mother alice greenall later married john brown miner from isle of man. if you are or know of any greenalls that could be related i'd like to hear form you.
I am interested in SPEKEFIELD COTTAGES on Wavertree/Tunnel Road. I don't know if they're still in existance... but I'd love to have a photo of where my gg grandparents lived. Can anyone either give me a more accurate address, or know the whereabouts of an old photograph?? I didn't have any luck at the Huyton Library.
I am tying to tace any members of Knowsley Youth Orchestra or details about Knowsley Youth Orchestra.
I went to Oulton High Schoolin 1935 ,the girls moved to Childwall Valley and I was there until 1942when I went to Liverpool University . I married Paul in 1946 and we migrated to Australia in1965 . I would be interested in any shared memories
As an old boy of Huyton Secondary Modern, having left in the same year as Freddie Fowle(Freddie Starr, the comedian) in 1958, I cannot understand why you have chosen to leave him out of the "Famous People" page? I am now living down in Buckinghamshire, in Princes Risborough, Freddie, I believe lived about twenty miles from me in Virginia Water until he took up residence in Spain. I moved down from Huyton in 1987 having lived there since 1945 prior to this I lived in Scarletts Well in Bodmin and North Wales where I was born on the 18 May 1943 in Tyn Ffrywdd Farm, Penrhyndeudraeth. I have two sons who still live in the Merseyside area.
I have been in contact with a number of ex colleagues and friends who worked for Huyton UDC in the treasures Dept who have asked me to to arrange a reunion. If anyone is interested please e-mail me.
I'm doing my family history, looking for the names WITHERS and CASHMORE. Resident in Huyton around mid 1850's. Even the smallest piece of information would help... Hopefully I can make a trip to Huyton soon, is there a genealogy society in Knowsley??
I'm interested in Kathleen Freeman (1897-1959) - father Charles Henry Freeman of Birkenhead and mother Catharine Mawdesley of Southport. I do not know where Kathleen was born. She attended university in Wales and lived near Cardiff. She wrote Classical books and (as Mary Fitt) novels, mysteries and children's books. Any information would be gratefully received.
Hello everyone in scouse land!
This is a great site,but, it seems that all the people I went to school with have either dropped of the planet or don't own a PC.Come you lot let's be havin' you.
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I am amazed at the history that Huyton has and i lived their most of my life.
Just revisting the site again. Mainly to change my email adress and to say keep up the good work, It is a way of keeping contact with the 'old' country.
I went to live in s.dene Kirkby appros. 1954 when it was all new. I was one of the first pupil;s at Brookfield. comp. Came to Aust. 1963...just fro 2 years but forgot to go back. Have had 3 trips back home. last one for 12 months...far too long...those awful short days...that awful cold...but the lovely people made up for that. Names that come to mind...Vonny colbeck. carole beesley. Ivy connoly. valerie webb. Brenda & eunice reid.Johnny spong. So many to mention. would love to hear from some of them
Came across this sight and was fascinated cos... I lived in West Vale, Kirkby and attended MillBrook County Primary, Kirkby 1958 to 1962..and let me think... teachers I remember Miss Critchley, Miss Taylor, Mr Baines - Head Teacher). School mates / names I remember; Harry Chandler (was my best mate), Willie Leigh, Diane Brookes, Ian Rutter, Rahman (conk) McCartney, Sonia Gross; then Brookfield Comprehensive, Kirkby until 1967 (teachers I remember, Mr Morris, Mr Gonzales, Yozzer Hughes - PE teacher. School mates, David (Melon) Mortimer, Alan Wainwright, Janice Nightingale, Sid Thomas, Robbie Delves, Pauline Shirley and many, many others.
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I enjoyed the site very much. Do you have any links for Bootle or Crosby ?
It was suggested I contact a Dennis Moore who is compiling a watchmakers list at Prescott museum. I cannot find a way to email the museum or make contact. Can you help. Thanks Carol
Born in Westvale, lived their from 58-80 Dad was an active member of the British legion from 67-82 trying to find more info on the British legion and the commitee from that era. names I remember are matty boyd,tommy pickeskill,harry scarasbrick,things I remember, Rememberance day, my Dad standing on the podium taking the salute with other people and laying A cross at ST Chacs Church,I remember laying one myself not knowing what I was doing....... Dad passed away in january this year I have got his service records from ww2 but no history from the British legion in hesketh drive westvale ,can anyone help?
I went to st dominics school from 1960 to 1966 names i remember are john clare, jimmy mc'arthy raymond melon, michael sharkey, trevor hughes, gary peat, stuart entwhisle, paul decruze[not sure about the spelling],gerard pink,The only girls i remember are pauline hanratty and francis feally[not sure about the spelling].i was known for some years as coco[don't laugh].i moved from there to st theresas in norris green.the only teacher i remember was mr.dillon
Iam researching my family history and remember a Mr Boots conducting the band in knowsley park on "treat day" around 1935, but my grandfather David Webster was a bandsman around that time and possibly conducted one of the Prescot bands. Previous enquiries have proved negative. Any information appreciated
Since leaving a message in your guest book I have been receiving a lot of unwanted e-mails and I would like to withdraw my message. Please advise how I go about this.
I followed up your recommendation Eileen and contacted Prescot Museum re local history week.
I dont reconise the name off hand if you email some more details of where you lived I will probaly be able to remember your family. Can you also include your email address, as i have had a clean out of my emails and accidently deleted yours.
I was a pupil at Dury Falls School,Hornchurch, Essex and left in 1960. If you were at the school between 1956 and 1960 please get in touch for a chat on the email.
After many visits to this site, I have a little more to add to my previous rambling. As always it's great to read all the comments on this diverse and excellent site.
I was a pupil at Childwall Valley High School and left in 1947. Have made contact with several old schoolmates and would love to get in touch with more. If you were at CVHS between 1940 and 1947 please get in touch or if you know any old Valley girls please pass on my request. Could be we could arrange a reunion before it is too late !!! Thank you Maureen (nee Webster)
Can anyone give any information on the roots and origin of the Blackmoore? I am in the process of searching for the origin of my lineage. Any help and information I can get would be appreciated. Please contact me at the email address listed.
Very interseting site. I would love to see more pictures.
This is a wonderful site with lots of information and great nostalgic photographs but terribly difficult to read. The replies to the guest book queries are so faint I had to hilite them with the mouse and the black background certainly does not do justice to the photographs. I'm sorry but I will have to return another day to finish off looking at all I wanted to and see whether this has been improved.
Calling all former pupils of Prescot School, Prescot Grammar and Prescot Girls Grammar. Get down to www.prescotian.co.uk for the site for prescotians to catch up with old friends. Loads of photos, messages and stories!
I find the site very good and informative. I visit the guestbook frequently and due to large amount of messages currently on the page it is getting longer and longer to load up. I would suggest that the messages from the period 1999 & 2000 years be split off and archived leaving years 2001 & 2002 present.
Roy Clarke (Librarian in B'ham) told me of this site. It's lovely! Really enjoyed looking at it. nicely laid out. Easy to navigate. And hugely interesting.
Thanks very much for the info. on BICC. I will follow this up this week. Your help is very much appreciated.
I have lived in knowsley village since 1941, I was a resident of the bungalows and lived in 27 homer road. I attended knowsley village school at that time up until they built the maypole school then attended there, I was a member of the cubs in the village, and was actualy at the church when the rev mr score was blown up by a gas explosion and died shortly after.
Could anyone tell me where the archives for BICC are kept and how I can access them. One of my ancestors Reuben Rogers was an apprentice electrician at BICC in 1894, had a serious accident and was killed . Apparently there was an inquest and an item in the local newspaper at the time.
Excellent site, i have came a cross a few names and places from the past.
i have enjoyed looking at this site prehaps you could add information on the functions of the towns and add london, haywardshaeath, and crawley to your lists
DOES ANYONE KNOW OF THE WHERE ABOUTS OF PAT BARTON/ SHE USED TO LIVE DOWN WINDY ARBOUR ROAD. THERE WAS JUST HER AND HER MOTHER.
I have really enjoyed visiting the site.
I am researching the ABBOTT and PENDLETON families who were watchmakers in Prescot. f you have a connection please get in touch.
What a goldmine of a find!! An excellent site, informative and easy to navigate. However, I'd love to see more info on the three farms indicated on the 1909 OS map.
Great site, glad I found it.
What a happy bunch & a delight to read some of the comments. Am surprised the number of folk that have moved to OZ. As per a lot of others, came accross this site by accident & glad I did. I'd just like to say I believe my grand dad was born in Prescot abt 1902, His name was Herbert Dacre Robinson, he had a sister Alice who went to Canada, she married a chap named Glennie. His father James we think was a seaman
It's been great reliving my very young days and teens I was born in Roby and left to come and live in in the land of the long white cloud, I have been away for 36 years and i have never visited in all that time.Iwas over in uk 2 years ago for my youngest daughters wedding she was born and bred in NZ but decided to go and live in the uk.
I have already entered a comment today but having read in the Cronton History tour that a family by the name of Wright lived at the Hall for many years I feel I may well have a connection. My Gt x 3 Grandfather Mark Wright born c 1799 married Jane Grace in 1821 and they have several sons and one daughter Margaret - think she married into the Longton family. Have a copy of the obituary for My Gt Grandfather Thomas Wright who died in 1899. He was a Publican think he had the license of the Wellington Hotel and possibly the Milton. All information most welcome. Best regards Maureen Reid (nee Webster)
Researching my family history and know that some of my Ancestors lived at Old Hutt sometime in the 1800s. Family names Grace & Wright are my interest. Know that Mark Wright and his wife Jane nee Grace farmed at Cuerdley, my father Walter Webster worked for the Railway at Widnes Goods depot. Know that the Wright family were Publicans in the area. Would appreciate any contact with information. Best regards from Australia.
Am looking for info. on my Gt. grandparents, john and gertrude chadwick (nee Bates) Gt grandfather was proprieter of The Carters Arms in Kirkby. Both Gt. Grandparents died in April 1917, both burried in St Chads Cemetery. Think they were only in their 30's when they died. Anyone fancy a walk round the graveyard to get info from their headstones? Or if anyone has info. on previous owners of Carters Arms. Cheers.
What a fantastic site. Will be viewing it again & again, and visiting some of the web sites as found. Originally from PRESCOT, attended the old Prescot junior school, then Whiston Secondary Modern between 1968-1972 before starting work at the BICC. Worked at LYON & PYE, Eccleston from 1973-1979 before emigrating to Perth Western Australia. I then transferred through sport, football, to my current address in 1980. Look forward to hearing from 'old mates'if any of you are reading this. Have already found one ex. Prescotian. I'll be dropping her a line. Take Care, AB
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Hello all. I'm still trekking all over the world for Reuters/UPI. If you'd like to leave a message, you can contact me through Reuters@mail2London.com, and they'll get it to me. I'm also registered with Friends Reunited for Huyton Hey, Seel Road. JF.
I am searching for Mary Norfolk (nee semple) have sent one message - anyone out there no of her whereabouts?
LEFT ENGLAND IN 1987 TO LIVE ON LONG ISLAND,NEW YORK.I USED TO LIVE IN PRESCOT , ATTENDED ST MARY'S THEN ST EDMUND ARROWSMITH, WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT OLD FRIENDS .
Does anyone know the whereabouts of a Mary Norfolk (nee Semple) lived in Acton. Married Sargeant Ted Norfolk, went to live in Hong Kong with the forces in the 1960's. Came home and were opening up an advertising business in Luton. Lost touch then. Would love some contact.
hi i went to st.pauls way school in bow in1950/54 i would like to hear from anyone from our class reeves.hopgood.beckerson.brewer.cox conneley or any of the girls
hi guys have just been on the site and think its great.hoping to hear from any relatives who think they may be related with the names renshall,duberry,gardner or rampling. thanx bye
could anyone please give me any history on any family who lived at 50 roby road pre 1950. i am very interested as my sister lives there and would love to know, of any previous family history. thanks.
Hi, it's stephanie speaking, I must be very honest, I loved school , every minute of it, I was in school from 1970-1975, I often tell my kids about my school days, I think I will have a reunion party. take care , sTEPHANIE.
I am researching the names FISHER,
Wonderful site,just discovered,nice memories of where we all grew up,in my case, Knowsley (of the Old Estate fame). Will now use it to contact old friends.....Nostalgia.!!!!
Hi ! is there anyone out there who remembers me? Ada Parry Iused to live in Roughdale Avenue Southdene from 1952 to 1967 went to St Gregorys RC Comprehensive I now live in Gosport Hampshire married 34 years 2 kids one grandchild I will tell you more when we get in touch!!!! I would also like to hear from Sandra Chadwick who moved to Australia I would love to go out there to visit you I can always get a loan from the Provvy!!!! please get in touch ta-ra for now love Ada my e mail address is : mervada@brodie34.freeserve.co.uk
A GOOD SITE IT APPEARS TO MEET OLD FRIENDS IF ANYBODY ATTENDED CORONATION SEC MODERN SCHOOL OR ALBION SQUARE SCHOOL 1957 TO 1968 PLEASE E MAIL.
I went to the Maypole Primary School on the old estate until 1956 - teacher named 'Pa' Pugh. Head drove a Morris Oxford Estate with wooden window frames. Lived in Croft Rd - grandparents on Penrhyn Rd. School names I remember - Peter 'Cautious' Coy; Johnny Johnson; Ruth Brady.
This is a great site, but I noticed that although there was a lot of information about and from people who went to st kev's there was very little from us girls who went to st greg's. I was there from '66 -'70 and before that at St. Maries in northwood - anyone remember Mr Moran (St Maries) and St. Catherine (st. gregs). I still live in liverpool but would love to here from those who have flown.
Researching my family history in Prescot at the turn of the century. Names:Taylor, Range & Critchley.
anyone know the wherabouts of peter (morgo)morgan or mike (scooby) saron. we all got out of st columbas in 1978. last i heard they were both in the states.
I am looking for old army pals i serced with in RA in Hong Kong in the 1950s on Stonecutters Island alot are nolonger with use but there must be afew left somewhere do send me an e-mail be nice to here from you
I was born in Knowsley 1932in Delph cottages which were demolished in the 1950s.Has anyone any photographs or any information about those cottages
I've just been told about this site by a former schoolmate/neighbour who's living in Oz. We have recently come into contact via the Friends Reunited Website.
What asterling effort.
Well Done!
Researching surname FINNEY in the area.
Hi out there
Can you please show some up to date pictures of Kirkby. What ever happened to St Kevins RC school? Has it been shut down? What has happened to its buildings? What is the site used for now? Have all the teachers been fired? How are all the students being accomodated? Are they all over-crowded into St Gregorys. How come BOTH Brookfield and Ruffwood County schools in Kirkby have the monies to stay open ? Don't we all pay the same taxes?
thought i would see who was about and find whats happening
I am planning to visit Halewood on Thursday next week for an interviewand would like to make contact with anyone who could let me know about the area and Council.
Hi there, any of my old Royal Marine Commando mates out there still alive ?
Hello I’m trying to find some pictures of the bungalows that used to be in Western Avenue in Huyton around the 1950’s ( Newby Road ) if anyone has any, as this is were my mum and dad grew up and after lisining to all the stories about ’’ when we lived in the bungalows ‘’ I would like to see what it was like for the people who lived there. Please email me if you have any no matter how big or small
I am so glad I 'stumbled on this site.
I lived in Huyton from 1959 to 1969 before emigrating with my family to Perth in Australia. Although my immediate family still lives in Perth, I now live in Sydney on the other side of the country.
We bought a house in Derby Sq. Prescot
Calling all former pupils of Prescot School, Prescot Grammar and Prescot Girls Grammar. Get down to www.prescotian.co.uk for the site for prescotians to catch up with old friends. Loads of photos, messages and stories!
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