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#218183 - 22nd Mar 2008 10:07pm Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they?
Snodvan Snodvan Enthusiast Registered: 19th Mar 2008 Posts: 131 Loc: Wallasey Village	Let us see how you get on with identifying the following places They are scans of postcards - and I have removed the words identifying the view When we have done I will re-post the full postcard scans Have fun Attachments Description: Pic 1 - a real easy one to start with Description: Pic 2 - I used to live VERY near here Description: Pic 3 - more difficult Description: Pic4 - I used to play near here _________________________ There is a history in all men's lives - William Shakespeare - King Henry IV, Part II
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#218186 - 22nd Mar 2008 10:42pm Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: Snodvan]
Mark Mark Wiki Master Registered: 9th Nov 2003 Posts: 14761 Loc: Wirral	This one is saying Bromborough to me? I'm Thinking West Kirby? picture 3 - No idea. picture 4 - well shes dropped off the bread? But where? _________________________ www.wikiwirral.co.uk For Sale items are listed on +25 websites Sharing knowledge with members and friends.
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#218191 - 22nd Mar 2008 11:06pm Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: Mark]
WADDI WADDI Forum Master Registered: 11th Jul 2004 Posts: 2742 Loc: Wallasey	Im with Mark on 1 with Bromborough cross. 3-central park, liscard? 4-School Lane, Wallasey village _________________________ Im going to: Facebook : Yahoo Mail : Sky Mail
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#218202 - 23rd Mar 2008 8:00am Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: WADDI]
jonah jonah Forum Guardian Registered: 29th Nov 2006 Posts: 3836 Loc: bromborough, wirral	is 3 raby mrer? _________________________ http://www.myspace.com/jonah1974 stevejones74@hotmail.co.uk "WELL MY NUTS ARE HALFWAY UP MY ASS, BUT OTHER THAN THAT I'M PERFECT.....! "
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#218205 - 23rd Mar 2008 10:13am Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: jonah]
Snodvan Snodvan Enthusiast Registered: 19th Mar 2008 Posts: 131 Loc: Wallasey Village	Sorry guys - all wrong by a long way $\:D$ $\:D$ (If I could find out how to modify my profile then I could say where I live and it would give youy a better idea) Snod _________________________ There is a history in all men's lives - William Shakespeare - King Henry IV, Part II
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#218206 - 23rd Mar 2008 10:19am Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: Snodvan]
Snodvan Snodvan Enthusiast Registered: 19th Mar 2008 Posts: 131 Loc: Wallasey Village	Missed it - WADDI has no 4 ALMOST correct. Think of somewhere in that area having a very high enclosing wall (once upon a time - but within living memory) Snod _________________________ There is a history in all men's lives - William Shakespeare - King Henry IV, Part II
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#218208 - 23rd Mar 2008 10:28am Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: Snodvan]
chriskay chriskay Smartchild Registered: 25th Oct 2007 Posts: 660 Loc: shropshire	Originally Posted By: Snodvan (If I could find out how to modify my profile then I could say where I live and it would give youy a better idea) Snod Try My stuff-my profile. (Says one who's always having to ask for help himself). _________________________ "Preserve your memories, They're all that's left you" Paul Simon.
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#218223 - 23rd Mar 2008 2:46pm Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: chriskay]
Mark Mark Wiki Master Registered: 9th Nov 2003 Posts: 14761 Loc: Wirral	1. I wonder if that's next to The Rock Retail Ground? I say this looking at the Bridge in the Back Ground. Its that or Bebington looking towards the station. 2. Is Cornwall 4. Is from the Hovis Advert Ive no idea, i know there on the wirral. Edited by Mark (23rd Mar 2008 2:48pm) _________________________ www.wikiwirral.co.uk For Sale items are listed on +25 websites Sharing knowledge with members and friends.
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#218225 - 23rd Mar 2008 3:00pm Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: Mark]
jonno40 jonno40 Veteran Registered: 7th Jan 2008 Posts: 669 Loc: wirral/bidston	Is no 3 the Captains Pit ,Wallasey
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#218227 - 23rd Mar 2008 4:31pm Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: Snodvan]
Colgo Colgo Enthusiast Registered: 8th Dec 2007 Posts: 117 Loc: wirral	Here goes with some guesses No 1 Wallasey Village, Looking down Leasowe road No 2 New Brighton , Victoria Road area No 3 The Captains Pit as suggested by Jonno39 No 4 St Hilary's Brow area Edited by Colgo (23rd Mar 2008 4:33pm) Edit Reason: wrong name
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#218241 - 23rd Mar 2008 7:45pm Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: Colgo]
Snodvan Snodvan Enthusiast Registered: 19th Mar 2008 Posts: 131 Loc: Wallasey Village	You are getting there Pic 1 is looking down Leasowe Road from the juntction at the top with Wallasey Village. Look in the distance and you can see the railway bridge over Leasowe Road. To the right in the foreground is a building that was a toilet and next to that (but out of sight) was a library and police station. In the centre is the horse trough. Pic 2 - keep guessing Pic 3 is Captains Pit Pic 4 is certainly St Hillary Brow area (previous guess was School Lane which I said was close but not quite) Snod _________________________ There is a history in all men's lives - William Shakespeare - King Henry IV, Part II
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#218243 - 23rd Mar 2008 8:03pm Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: Snodvan]
jonno40 jonno40 Veteran Registered: 7th Jan 2008 Posts: 669 Loc: wirral/bidston	is picture 2 claremont road or warren drive Edited by jonno39 (23rd Mar 2008 8:05pm)
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#218249 - 23rd Mar 2008 8:24pm Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: Snodvan]
WADDI WADDI Forum Master Registered: 11th Jul 2004 Posts: 2742 Loc: Wallasey	When I said school lane I actually meant folly lane, but Im talking before the tramway was introduced and it was turned into broadway, and it ran up the side of St Hillary's chuch. Flash Earth _________________________ Im going to: Facebook : Yahoo Mail : Sky Mail
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#218252 - 23rd Mar 2008 8:31pm Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: WADDI]
Mark Mark Wiki Master Registered: 9th Nov 2003 Posts: 14761 Loc: Wirral	I cant get by with that Flash one waddi Pin a pointer on Google maps Click Me Its a How too:) _________________________ www.wikiwirral.co.uk For Sale items are listed on +25 websites Sharing knowledge with members and friends.
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#218255 - 23rd Mar 2008 8:51pm Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: Mark]
WADDI WADDI Forum Master Registered: 11th Jul 2004 Posts: 2742 Loc: Wallasey	This any better: Google Maps _________________________ Im going to: Facebook : Yahoo Mail : Sky Mail
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#218258 - 23rd Mar 2008 9:05pm Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: WADDI]
WADDI WADDI Forum Master Registered: 11th Jul 2004 Posts: 2742 Loc: Wallasey	Before the wallasey village tramway was introduced. Attachments Description: Before the tramway _________________________ Im going to: Facebook : Yahoo Mail : Sky Mail
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#218260 - 23rd Mar 2008 9:13pm Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: WADDI]
Mark Mark Wiki Master Registered: 9th Nov 2003 Posts: 14761 Loc: Wirral	Yep Cheers _________________________ www.wikiwirral.co.uk For Sale items are listed on +25 websites Sharing knowledge with members and friends.
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#218265 - 23rd Mar 2008 10:01pm Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: Mark]
Snodvan Snodvan Enthusiast Registered: 19th Mar 2008 Posts: 131 Loc: Wallasey Village	Pic 4 = yes, Folly Lane (upper part). The lower part ran alongside Buxton House and the high wall used to enclose part of Buxton House garden. Memories change things but as a kid I remember the wall being VERY high at the Wallasey Village end and then getting lower and lower until it met a (blocked off) round top gateway at the lower end where it turned 90 degrees towards Beaufort Drive. However high it was it could be climbed and we did - usually to escape the bobby when he chased us for playing in the ruin of Buxton House. No way could he climb the wall and run along the top as we could. Just post war Buxton House ruined gardens were a source of extra fuel - trees being mysteriously cut down overnight and all "gone" by moring. Snod _________________________ There is a history in all men's lives - William Shakespeare - King Henry IV, Part II
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#218266 - 23rd Mar 2008 10:04pm Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: Snodvan]
Snodvan Snodvan Enthusiast Registered: 19th Mar 2008 Posts: 131 Loc: Wallasey Village	Eh WADDI - it is a LONG time since I have heard my Mam call School Lane "Back Lane" as on the map. Talk to my Mam about the Village, who lived where, was related to who and what they had for breakfast and you would be there listening for a year Snod _________________________ There is a history in all men's lives - William Shakespeare - King Henry IV, Part II
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#218267 - 23rd Mar 2008 10:07pm Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: Snodvan]
Snodvan Snodvan Enthusiast Registered: 19th Mar 2008 Posts: 131 Loc: Wallasey Village	So that leaves Pic 2 as yet unidentified. Look at the cottage on the extreme right. THAT is the giveaway. It has a long history Snod _________________________ There is a history in all men's lives - William Shakespeare - King Henry IV, Part II
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#218269 - 23rd Mar 2008 10:13pm Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: Snodvan]
WADDI WADDI Forum Master Registered: 11th Jul 2004 Posts: 2742 Loc: Wallasey	the inlaws live on St Georges, which I believe was Back Lane, I lived with them for a few years after getting married, we're in our own place now, still in the village tho. Would love to pick your brains about a few wallasey village related history things. _________________________ Im going to: Facebook : Yahoo Mail : Sky Mail
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#218296 - 24th Mar 2008 9:32am Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: WADDI]
Mark Mark Wiki Master Registered: 9th Nov 2003 Posts: 14761 Loc: Wirral	Why not post your questions in the History Request forum $;\)$ _________________________ www.wikiwirral.co.uk For Sale items are listed on +25 websites Sharing knowledge with members and friends.
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#218301 - 24th Mar 2008 9:52am Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: Mark]
WADDI WADDI Forum Master Registered: 11th Jul 2004 Posts: 2742 Loc: Wallasey	I've pm'd him, and received a reply. thanks anyway Mark. _________________________ Im going to: Facebook : Yahoo Mail : Sky Mail
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#218308 - 24th Mar 2008 10:10am Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: WADDI]
Mark Mark Wiki Master Registered: 9th Nov 2003 Posts: 14761 Loc: Wirral	If its not too private "Share" _________________________ www.wikiwirral.co.uk For Sale items are listed on +25 websites Sharing knowledge with members and friends.
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#218312 - 24th Mar 2008 10:50am Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: Mark]
Snodvan Snodvan Enthusiast Registered: 19th Mar 2008 Posts: 131 Loc: Wallasey Village	Mark I can sense it - what we will end up with is a "Wallasey Village" thread ie questions/ answers/ pics covering the general area from the sea front to say the Pool Inn, South to the railway line or even Cross Lane (by Lidl) and North to Claremount Road or even Belvidere Road Are there enough members "hands up" to interest and wanting to contribute to such a thread? Snod _________________________ There is a history in all men's lives - William Shakespeare - King Henry IV, Part II
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#218314 - 24th Mar 2008 11:01am Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: Snodvan]
Mark Mark Wiki Master Registered: 9th Nov 2003 Posts: 14761 Loc: Wirral	Thread Started $\:\)$ Click me Sorry to Hi Jack your thread. ---- At least you still have us guessing. _________________________ www.wikiwirral.co.uk For Sale items are listed on +25 websites Sharing knowledge with members and friends.
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#218322 - 24th Mar 2008 11:59am Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: Mark]
SoundLad SoundLad Are You SoNutz? Forum Addict Registered: 22nd Aug 2007 Posts: 1499 Loc: Birkenhead	Picture 2 - Eastham Ferry $\:\)$ _________________________ Lee Mills Bebo Profile
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#218333 - 24th Mar 2008 1:55pm Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: SoundLad]
jordan jordan Newbeee Registered: 29th Sep 2007 Posts: 35 Loc: Home: Wirral, Uni: London	Somthing is saying pic 2 is Breck road. Near the Ship Inn? http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&h...2f20e477971567e _________________________ T'ant se val d'on venim!
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#218351 - 24th Mar 2008 5:15pm Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: jordan]
Snodvan Snodvan Enthusiast Registered: 19th Mar 2008 Posts: 131 Loc: Wallasey Village	That is correct. Pic 2 is a view from the Breck (which was the quarry used to supply the stone for making Leasowe Road) and looking south. The cottage building to the right is the original Wallasey Grammar School. Today I tried to take some photos of the same scene (for "then and now" comparison). Unfortunately to get exactly the same view I would have to stand in a LARGE clump of brambles - and anyway the whole area now has lots of trees screening most of the view of the cottage. I used to live almost opposite that cottage. I will repost all the pictures (in some suitable place that Mark will tell me ) in their original form ie without the identification words deleted THEN - just to tease - I will post a few more for you to guess at Snod Edited by Snodvan (24th Mar 2008 5:15pm) _________________________ There is a history in all men's lives - William Shakespeare - King Henry IV, Part II
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#218354 - 24th Mar 2008 5:32pm Re: Old Wirral Postcards : Where are they? [Re: Snodvan]
jordan jordan Newbeee Registered: 29th Sep 2007 Posts: 35 Loc: Home: Wirral, Uni: London	As you look at the postcard the little monument/sun dial? to the left of the cottage is what i recognised. Used to go the breck and climb up trees and on the rock when i was younger. Some lads told us it was where Batman lived so we always called it "Batmans" lol. _________________________ T'ant se val d'on venim!
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