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no i didnt work for them,i worked for a valetin firm in birkenhead.we used to do work for a load of garages on the wirral.

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Originally Posted by Tatey
We used to have all our "Telefusion" vans serviced at "Herrons"
Wasn't it also "Apperleys" garage at one time with Mr. Apperley living in Atherton St.?


Just realised that Apperleys was in Rowson St & is now the Suzuki place. Oops!

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At one time I think early seventies the Fountain Garage had a restored Consul mark two convertible on show in the window. It was white with a black hood.

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Just found this post. Teddy Herron was My late Mums cousin and only relative. I did not know him much only to talk to on the phone at Christmas. When he died I had to go and sort out his funeral etc. I would be very interested to know what happened to his garages. We had to put in some money towards his funeral - he had nothing in the end. We have a few bits and bobs left from the garages. Some Anglia book matches, a sash from the launch of the Consul (i think), and some photos of the Fountain garage with all the workforce in a group in front. Wish I got to know him better when I had the chance.

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CockleCottageWhi would love to see that photo my uncle was foreman there in the 60/70`s

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Originally Posted by CockleCottageWhi
Just found this post. Teddy Herron was My late Mums cousin and only relative. I did not know him much only to talk to on the phone at Christmas. When he died I had to go and sort out his funeral etc. I would be very interested to know what happened to his garages. We had to put in some money towards his funeral - he had nothing in the end. We have a few bits and bobs left from the garages. Some Anglia book matches, a sash from the launch of the Consul (i think), and some photos of the Fountain garage with all the workforce in a group in front. Wish I got to know him better when I had the chance.


The Rake Lane garage is all built on now, check on Google earth.

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Does anyone know what happened to herrons? Did it go bust or was the business sold?

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I would like to know what happened to Herrons garages as I worked at park entrance from 1946 to 1952. At the time George Herron, Teddy Herrons father was the boss. George was a true gentleman in every sense of the word and kept Teddy in check. I cant say the same for Teddy, he was full of self importance and when George died he started to expand the business and bought Fountain garage and another garage almost opposite Park station and from then on things seemed to go downhill.

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Hi, I served my time as a mechanic in the 1970s. In Fountain Garage.George Herron would come round every Friday and hand out your wages. I still keep in touch with three mates. Would love to contact more for a reunion. Would love a copy of the Photo as I remember it been taken. So many stories in that garage. Great time. Thanks

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The garage was on Rake Lane, Fountain Lodge was on Fountain Road, the garage actually adjoined the back garden of Fountain Lodge. I know, as I was born in Fountain Lodge (in 1954) and lived there until we left for Kenilworth in 1961

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The garage was on Rake Lane, Fountain Lodge was on Fountain Road, the garage actually adjoined the back garden of Fountain Lodge. I know, as I was born in Fountain Lodge (in 1954) and lived there until we left for Kenilworth in 1961

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Any idea why I am not able to downlaod and view the map ?

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Any idea why I am not able to downlaod and view the map ?

You have put the name of a file in, which gives no indication as to its location.

If the file is on your local computer you would have to upload the file to wikiwirral via attachment manager at the bottom of the full editor, you may also need to pay to be a member to do this?

If the file is elsewhere on the internet it ideally needs to use the img link from the icons above the message box. Or alternatively put it in img tags


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