Crosby, Marine Gardens c.1960
Photo ref: C357004
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Photo ref: C357004
Photo of Crosby, Marine Gardens c.1960

More about this scene

The backdrop of houses in Marine Crescent and Marine Terrace show little of the passing years as the 'greening' of the protective sands between them and Crosby Marina adds to the pleasant outlook. Within the immediate vicinity there are ample leisure facilities for those whose interests lie outside sailing: athletics, pitch and putt, tennis, soccer, rugby football and a fitness centre complete with a swimming pool are all available locally.

A Selection of Memories from Crosby

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Crosby

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Worked as a Saturday girl in 1970s and then in summer holidays as a Student. So sad to see that famous building with the naked man Statue so part of our heritage now derelict and deserted. Lived near Victoria Park Waterloo bordering on Crosby and Merchant Taylor's Boys school . Went to Seafield Grammar School so nostalgic to see the postcards. Would love to see some old photos of a bustling Lewis Store ,Blacklers and old George Henry Lees store (John Lewis branch)
my dad worked for rainfords after the war .he worked 5 days a week early mornings till late .he enjoyed driving even when he retired .he drove a mini bus for few more years taking children to schools .he lived till he was 96 ..he ran a darts team nags head thornton and football team he had good mates there what memories
Hi I'm looking for info from anyone who might remember James McComb who ran the Pioneer Laundry in Endbutt Lane. I'm doing some family tree tracing! Thanks Liz
My family lived in Crossender Road ,Crosby 1940-1948 There were KNIBBS Tennis Courts ( which was used by the US ARMY as a depot for some years during WW11) at the one end close to the railway line. At the other end of Crossender Road was the rear of the grandstand of MARINE Football Club.I too can remember the hill by the railway bridge on Mersey Road where sledges or lookalikes were used and large snowballs were ...see more