Leasowe
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My family
My Mum's cousin Ken bought Leasowe Castle and we were all very excited for him especially my Mum! We lived down near London but went to visit as much as my Dad could get time off work. Ken and his lovely wife Jean worked so hard to make this castle as beautiful as you see it today and my brother and I have such happy memories of the time we spent there with the family before our mum died far too young in 1985.
Contributed by Pennie Stapleton
Merseyside memories
My family
My Mum's cousin Ken bought Leasowe Castle and we were all very excited for him especially my Mum! We lived down near London but went to visit as much as my Dad could get time off work. Ken and his lovely wife Jean worked so hard to make this castle as beautiful as you see it today and my brother and I have such happy memories of the time we spent there with the family before our mum died far too young in 1985.
A memory of Leasowe contributed by Pennie Stapleton
Our Wedding Day.
I was married in St. Joseph's 9th February 1963. The Priest who married us was Father Mc'Gonigal. Such a nice gentleman. The weather that day was snowy & very cold.
A memory of Upton contributed by Brenda Vanderwert
New Home
Upton has many happy memories for me. I was only 15 years old at the time we moved to Upton from Aintree. I spent many happy times in Upton those days. I remember the village so well. And in particular The Stone House Bakery! Where my mum would buy her bread and other deli items. I married in St. Josephs Church in 1963, and had my wedding reception in The Eagle & Crown Hotel. I live in Canada now and the last time I was back home I visited the village and so many changes I came across. Fond memories though.
A memory of Upton contributed by Brenda Vanderwert
Extracts From Leasowe & Merseyside books
Leasowe was built by Ferdinando, fifth Earl of Derby and Lord of Man in 1593 as a summer residence. During the English Civil War James Stanley, the seventh earl, held the Isle of Man for the King, and Leasowe suffered and fell into ruin. It was known to the locals as Mockbeggar Hall. The castle was rebuilt and the castellated front was added in 1818. Leasowe later became a convalescent home.
An extract from from"English Castles".