Neston, The Cross c.1950
Photo ref:
N88015
Photo ref:
N88015
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The Cross is the name given to this road junction in the centre of the town, and does not refer to the drinking fountain pictured here. Even if it were plumbed in, it would be difficult to get a drink from the fountain, as it is now surrounded by a constant flow of moving traffic. It was erected in 1882.
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Remember The Cross very well, worked my apprenticeship at Leighton Printing Works from 1950 to '55 when I joined the RAF, the photos bring back lots of memories. Went back in '77 to visit the old works to see if anybody remembered me. (No). Took a visit to Parkgate too, it has changed so much (no water anymore), but still nice to see. Came out of RAF and moved to Canada in 1957, been back to England once in '77, maybe one day would love to visit again.
On The High Street, Neston as you look towards Liverpool Road with The Cross just behind you you may still be able to see two alleyways. One used to end in a shed where a man had a bike shop. It was an Aladdin's Cave stacked with spare parts. My Dad bought me bikes. We had the lawnmower fixed there too. The second alleyway had the doorway to a ...see more
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