Bootle History

bootlebuck · Sat Mar 13, 2021 1:40 am

[/i, Any real history buffs here !. I have 2 questions fer you. [1] I have just finnished a book on the Blitz, given all the devastation that was wrought on Bootle what happened to ALL the rubble from the demolished buildings ?.
[2] I remember many years ago being told when the old Snooker hall/Co Op on the corner of Ash street & Stanley Rd There was suposed to be a TUNNEL that led thro to RENNARDS Paint shop Stanley Rd Strand Rd.I find this a wee bit hard to believe, so can anyone confirm or deny it's existence. Thank you. ]

BOBHAMO · Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:22 am

crosby .hall road , hightown
all from local ww2
hope this helps Bootle buck
http://liverpoolremembrance.weebly.com/ ... ootle.html

on the corner park street coop
bobhamo

Roy Deegan · Sat Mar 13, 2021 12:05 pm

A message for our historian Bob Hamilton. I have in my possession a copy of the small book Bombers Over Merseyside that is full of pictures of the Blitz on Bootle and surrounding areas so if you have not seen it let me know Bob and I will get a copy to you. Tel: 01526343911.

BOBHAMO · Sat Mar 13, 2021 12:31 pm

Hi Roy how are you seems strange to still have a gab
after nearly 60 years

thanks for the offer but already got it

still plodding on

still nice to hear from you
bobhamo

bootlebuck · Mon Mar 15, 2021 3:08 pm

Thanks Bob, not much use fer my bucket & spade there then. Still curious about the TUNNEL . Was it a billiard Hall or Co Op store corner of Ash Street ??

BOBHAMO · Mon Mar 15, 2021 4:03 pm

Bootlebuck click on the Remeberance link
it will tell you all about personal accounts of the tunnels
and all the info you need
http://liverpoolremembrance.weebly.com/ ... ootle.html
bobhamo

bob. b · Tue Mar 16, 2021 5:16 pm

Last year l started some research into the connection to St Mary's Church and Littlewoods Building next to it.

Littlewoods Building was used for building things for WW1 and used local labour and material from wood merchants in the area.

So l started my research on why was the church bombed in the 40s was there a connection.
And the more l looked into it, yes there was they hit the wrong building.

I will explain my finding later, but l never did finish all of my research on this matter, but l will hopefully be able to do some soon.

Regards, Bobby

bootlebuck · Sat Mar 20, 2021 2:05 am

Hi Bobby, I will allways remember my old man telling me of the days & nights he & others spent on the end of a freezing cold hose watering down St Marys, & how they were so gratefull to the ladys who kept them going with tea & sarnys that winter week. So God Bless the WVS.

Allen Jones · Sat Mar 27, 2021 10:26 pm

Hi Bob. I didn't even know this publication existed. Do you know of an outlet that I could acquire one from. Fingers crossed. Regards, Allen.

bootlebuck · Mon Mar 29, 2021 12:07 pm

Bob Hamo, I cannot thank you enough fer all your information about the tunnels regard to C)-OP. My Grt Aunt Ann Dixon was one of those who escaped thro said tunnel to Little Strand Rd. This was my reason fer enquiry, I was told this story many years ago but never really belieed it till now. I lived in23 Ash Street , I never knew anybody lived above Liggets.
Once more many thankt, I will send the link to my Niece. v

BOBHAMO · Mon Mar 29, 2021 1:02 pm

Allen its on Amazon

bobhamo

Bonesy · Mon Mar 29, 2021 5:14 pm

BOBHAMO wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 4:03 pm Bootlebuck click on the Remeberance link
it will tell you all about personal accounts of the tunnels
and all the info you need
http://liverpoolremembrance.weebly.com/ ... ootle.html
bobhamo

Thanks for posting that link Bob.
Its a really interesting and moving read.
Many thanks.

Keith

Allen Jones · Mon Mar 29, 2021 11:35 pm

Thats great. Thanks Bob.

Lord ford · Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:58 am

Apparently there is still lots of stuff from ww2 on the banks of the river alt as flood protection For a bunch of houses . And at the far end of Crosby beach. Regards ken

BOBHAMO · Fri Apr 16, 2021 12:35 pm

bobhamo

Bonesy · Fri Apr 16, 2021 3:37 pm

Been down there today. Lovely walk from Crosby baths to Hightown.
Saw all the debris, fascinating.

Keith

Lord ford · Sat Apr 17, 2021 8:50 am

Has anyone any pictures of lift bridge in seaforth WW2. Researching the Mersey garrison defences .all bridge crossings where strong points Leeds to Liverpool canal was a big anti Tank obstacle. Going. From Bootle to Leeds , Found one of cooksons bridge on this site with a bunker on the ford side of the canal.

BOBHAMO · Sat Apr 17, 2021 1:34 pm

2 angles 1947 Ken
bobhamo

Lord ford · Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:21 pm

Nice picture bob you can see why The canal was a excellent anti tank obstruction love to see one close up of the bridge early 1940s. Most of the bridge defences would have been taken a way by 1944 or even sooner thanks again bob I will be looking at it closely . Looks like the tar works has copped a few bombs. Regards ken

Dan · Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:28 pm

27 minute video of the Blitz rubble on part of Crosby beach by G2E Media..

Still photos don't give an idea of the scale of it all.

Amazing stuff. Some swearing in the commentary, just in awe of the material found.

It's well worth a watch if you have the time.

Allen Jones · Mon Sep 20, 2021 2:57 am

It just gets better. This truly is Our History. Allen.

Tillymint65 · Mon Oct 25, 2021 7:59 pm

That was really interesting. It's been a long time since I was last down there, always a good walk, spotting various bits of buildings.

Tilly