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Litherland maps
Historic maps of Litherland and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Litherland maps
Litherland photos
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Crosby| Walton| Sefton| Blundellsands| New Brighton| Wallasey| Liverpool| Croxteth| Lydiate| Bidston| Leasowe| Birkenhead| Formby| Moreton| Upton
Litherland area books
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Memories of Litherland
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Wartime
During the Second World War I lived in Beach Road in a flat on the premises of Lewis's factory. My father was the manager there. The factory usually made men's clothing for the Lewis's stores but during the war it made army uniforms. It was very close to the docks and was heavily raided and my parents with others walked the grounds and roof during raids to put out incendiary bombs. There was a good bus service into Liverpool - one stop was by the Richmond sausage factory where the conductors used to call out 'dogs cemetery'. My favourite way to get to Liverpool was on the overhead railway which went by all the docks and you could see all sorts of goods being unloaded. the best way to get to the better parts of Litherland was over a hand swing bridge over the canal. I hated this as there was often a crowd of lads who let you get on the bridge and then swung it open to maroon you in... Read more
Memories of The War Years
Our family lived in Palmerston Avenue, and then moved to Palmerston Drive (both named after Lord Palmerston). One of my most significant memories of life in Palmerston Drive was when people living in the whole street had to be evacuated during the bombing because of the threat caused by the fire at the nearby Bryant and May matchworks. We walked by foot during the night over the lift bridge into the safety of the countryside, and felt like refugees. Another memory of the war years concerns when the sausage factory on the main road had to be changed to manufacturing things for the war.
Violet Road
I was born 16 Violet Road in 1960 and lived there up until 1970 when we moved up to Church Road (dead posh). As a kid I played on the 'Matchy' where all my mates learnt how climb and on the 'Rella' where the kids from Lily Road had a football pitch in between the two railway lines that ran to the docks. Happy days when everyones front door was left open and everyone in the street was your 'Auntie' or 'Uncle', we also had summers!
William Thomas Williams
My Father Tom Williams was born at 9 Parmerston Drive on 23 Mar 1902 to Miriam and John Williams.
Bridge Road
I came to Bridge Road when I was 6 months old with my mum and dad. Ormes was the corner shop, there was also a grocers next door (I think). On a block the other way I remember Cruickshanks, I remember it was a joy going into his shop. Also next door but one to me was the dentist (Mr Nair). I have lots of really good memories of living here, of the people, and the sense of community! Then many years later we had to move due to demolition, that broke my heart, and I cried and cried, but now I have all the good memories of living there and the people and businesses that passed through. Lots and lots of memories of Bridge Road, Litherland.
Merseyside memories
Days Gone By
My family arrived in Seaforth late in 1939 after we were shipped back from Gibraltar where my father was stationed with the Kings Regiment. Early memories of our house in Holly Grove are vague. My sister Maureen and I, along with hundreds of other kids, were evacuateed to Radnorshire in Wales. There were still air raids when we returned to Seaforth and I remember spending many a night in the communal air raid shelter in the street or down in the coal cellar of our house. An area of Elm Road and Gladstone Road were destroyed as was Church Road next to the RC church. Ewart Road and many other streets were badly damaged. Boys being boys we had plenty of places to play in even though we were always being told to stay out of the bombed sites. I attended the old Star of the Sea RC school, and remember with affection the head master Mr Williams. The Americans arrived during the war and were stationed at Seaforth Barracks.... Read more
Our Younger Days
I am Reg Bright, born in Roman St, Seaforth. Moved to Thornton around 1951,courted Sheila King, Muspratt Rd, Seaforth 1953 ish, married her 1958. We now live in Bardsey near Wetherby - moved here in 1967 for the company Chadburns Bootle. Retired 1999. We both have lots of memories of the area - Sheila went to Waterloo Sec Modern, I to Christ Church Boys then Bootle Tech. We got married in St Thomas's (now houses). Remember trips on the overhead railway - 2 shillings and sixpence for a round trip for two to New Brighton, drink with the father in law in the "Inty"(International). Both of us lived there right through the war. During our courting, went to the pictures, the Stella, Odean and more - memories memories.
