Kirkby

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Memories of kirkby

I remember my time in Quarry Green, and the white council 2 storey flats next to what we knew as "Spinney woods", and the bus turnaround, the pub called "The Black Swan", and then there was the primary school opposite Quarry Green, and I recall the "Z cars" programme was also based on a character at the fire station, Bob Steel. Also the water tower near Roughwood High School. And my first kiss with Janette McNicholl, by the railway line near Melling Drive.
Contributed by Alan Bond

Why did you let them do that?

I left Crosby 37 years ago. On returning there a few years ago, I found an ancient cottage - by the name of Pinfold or Penfold Cottage - had vanished only to be replaced by shops. Surely this thatched cottage was a listed building?

Does anybody have photos or memories of this happening?
A memory of Crosby contributed by LES NORMAN

Old shops in Great Crosby

Who remembers a shop in Great Crosby with the names Mary Anne Minnie and Charlotte Louise over the door?
A memory of Crosby contributed by LES NORMAN

"Hoylake Baths"

I recall happy memories of the Bathing Pool. It had two fountains spurting over fake rocks. We used to climb on these to cool off. In those days the Summers seemed to go on forever. The baths used to attract large attendances in those days.
  I can remember when the baths were closed on warm evenings. With a crowd of friends we would climb over the rear walls to enjoy free swimming until the police came and we would all scarper. Great fun & laughs, life was so much better in those days.
         The baths were eventually closed by the Council because of falling attendances and running costs but a local group of volunteers ...read more here
A memory of Hoylake contributed by ron mcshane