This photo was taken this morning at around 10 o’clock and shows that Hoylake has had a limited amount of snow. The snow fell yesterday and has now mainly iced over making some roads and pavements rather slippy. Market Street is pretty clear as you can see, though the traffic seemed very quiet this morning. From what I gather much of Wirral was grid locked yesterday from the afternoon onwards and many people arrived home late after very extended journeys.
Just walked that part of Market Street at 12 noon, still v.icy and not much traffic too. But did make it home safely.
Here in Edinburgh it has been snow and ice for 3 weeks and it’s getting tedious!
This photo has prompted me to ask whatever happened to the blue anchor outside the pub of the same name? It always fascinated me as a kid. Does anyone know?
I think it was sold when a previous landlord took over several years ago, might have gone to “The Anchor” in Irby, not too sure, i too remember playing on it in the 50`s and 60`s, pity it was moved.
A shame, it was a nice feature!
the ‘Blue’ Anchor became a bit of a popular target to re-paint in the night. I have seen it Pink and Red. Funny the first time then I think it bacame a bit tedious.
I believe the Anchor was given to the Sea cadets for their HQ, although my memory may not be 100% correct, it was certainly offered to them.
It took my niece 8 hours to drive home Widnes to Saughall Massie yesterday afternoon, she is grateful to all the “Hoodies” standing near the tunnel entrance in L`Pool that helped both her and other motorists by pushing the cars that were stuck, well done boys.
Hi Judith
Are you Billy’s big sister, Used to live above what is now Jules Restaurant and was in my time Irvines Cafe run by your Mum & Dad?
Ouch, what is that ugly building on the left, very close to the road? Is that the replacement for the Horn Arcade/Kingsway Garage?
Correct Ian, the Arcade was demolished to build 4 shops and offices, however due to a loophole in the Planning Laws, he was able, without going back to planning!!!to change it to 4 flats above.
It is awful and near the Road, No shops opened yet!!!Planning refused for a take away in the one next to the Blue Anchor.