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Woolton maps
Historic maps of Woolton and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Woolton maps
Woolton photos
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Woolton area books
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Tod's Field
I have lived in Woolton all my life, 68 years when I last looked, and never regretted one day; of course, some things have changed but by and large it has retained its unique character. I lived in School Lane(The Old School and the road to Woolton Woods) where to the right lay Tod's Style, a pathway bodering Tod's Field and leading to Macketts Lane which in those days saw little traffic. The field was a wonderful stretch of open land which contained several ponds, trees to climb and ditches to hide in. It was owned by Miss Tod who lived in a big house overlooking Speke Road with a couple of small dogs. After her death, the house was knocked down and the land sold for housing; Chaterhouse and Hailybury Roads are now where the old field used to be. I was sad to see it go as not only was it a magical place for chidren to play but it teemed with wildlife; the ponds were full of... Read more
Growing up in Woolton
My family from many generations back have liven in Woolton and Gateacre. I grew up in a house opposite the English Rose pub and went to Out Lane primary school. We spent our summer days playing in the orchard by Watergate Lane, in Quarry St swing park, Woolton Woods and Camp Hill and School Lane swing park. We learned to swim at the tiny Woolton Baths and I think I read every book in the childrens dept of the tiny library. Saturdays we went to the tiny cinema for the matinee, and galloped home down Out Lane slapping our sides to encourage our imaginary horses, or tying our coats around our necks superhero style. After swimming at the baths, we could buy chips from the village chippie and a carton of milk from the milk machine at Salisbury farm dairy on the top of Kings Drive.
Going back to Woolton now it saddens me to see how run-down everywhere seems. The village centre has been upgraded, but the Kings Drive,... Read more
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The Best of Childhoods
I moved to Hunts Cross in 1948 when I was two. I lived in Laxton Road and went to Kingsthorne School from 1951 to 1957 when I, like virtually everyone else, passed the eleven plus. I went to Hillfoot Hey, now sadly demolished when it was only thirty years old!
Hunts Cross was a fantastic place to be a child in the 1950s. We were allowed to wander all day by our parents who never seemed to worry or care that we were trespassing on farmland, nicking apples, colecting birds' eggs, climbing trees etc. Camp Hill, Woolton Woods and even Oglet shore and Hale Lighthouse were regular haunts.
There was one bus an hour into Liverpool! Many lazy days were spent sunning ourselves on the roundabout which used to be at the cross-road of Woodend, Hillfoot and Speke Roads. No traffic lights then.
Hunts Cross was a beautiful place, now sadly it is a dump! When I drive through now it saddens me to see how noisy... Read more
Minding Cars in The Car Park Pub in Western Avenue
I was born in 8a Central Way near the Caledonian Club. The families I remember are the O'Gradys, and the Worrels (Norman). I am one of the Thompsons (Charlie). I went to Littleheath Junior School. Across the road was the Noah's Ark pub. I used to go for walks along Oglet shore. I left Speke and moved 2 Halewood and I now live on the Isle of Wight. I am 53 years old., Does anyone remember us? charlie-thomo@hotmail.co.uk
FRENDS
YES I LIVE IN SPEKE DUSS HENNE 1 NO CARALINE DUFFEY OUR SANDRA DUFFEY OUR PUIDDY MILLETT PLESE LETT ME NO 07787363477
Anyone Remember The Milligan Family From Speke
I'm Norma's son John.
David Duffy
My mum gave me up for adoption, and moved to America. We keep in touch - she tells me my dad is called David Duffy. Anyone remember him?
