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Bidston, The Observatory 1947
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The observatory on Bidston Hill is a recognised weather observation station. Built in 1866 by the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board to provide observations for the benefit of shipping, its records include a full set of observations dating from 1867. In the middle of the 20th century it became an adjunct of the Tidal Institute at Liverpool University, and it is now known as the Centre for Coastal and Marine Sciences - Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory.

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A Selection of Memories from Bidston

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 Bidston

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Laird Street And Boundary Road 1938 1947
I moved to 120 Boundary Road, Bidston in 1938, from 11 Clifford Street, off Laird Street. Attended Bidston Avenue School and later Tollemache Road School - Mr Gidney. head master, Pollett. Evans, Blackmore, Baron and a few others. Friends were Dennis Landsborough (25 Observatory Road), Lynn Templeton (126 Boundary Road), Frank Hayes,( opposite the Bidston Hotel on Hoylake Road) Alan Turner ...see more
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Thermopylae Pass
I too am intrigued by stories of this pass, and have no images of it, although I have an extensive section on Bidston and surrounds on my own site. I am also in communication with Joan Grey on this. I phoned the Rangers of the Hill, and they told me that the pass was simply 'Upton Road, now leading down Ford Hill' but joan tells it it was an actual area of the Hill and now, contrary to the terms of ownership, the ...see more
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