Following on from the previous set of Parade School Centenary photos here's a set of our local MP Stephen Hesford and Wirral's Mayor & Mayoress. We also had a visit from the Mayor at the recent … [Read more...]
Parade Centenary Photos: Classroom
Many thanks to Carla Williams for sending me a CD containing photos from the recent Parade School Centenary. As there's quite a few I think it's best to publish them in sets and I'll start off with a … [Read more...]
Having A Big Lunch?
This Sunday, 19th July is the date for the nationwide Big Lunch project which aims to have neighbours around the UK have a street party in the afternoon. It's the brainwave of the Eden Project … [Read more...]
Smith & Co Butchers
Another fantastic photo courtesy of Syd Bird. This shows the butchers (Smith & Co) that we discussed in the recent cows head photo. What a lovely building with mother and daughter stood outside … [Read more...]
News Roundup: 13th July, 2009
A few items of Hoylake news this Monday morning. Hoyle Road has now been resurfaced. Is there any reason why they have to use loose chippings over tar? It isn't the tidiest of finishes is it? A … [Read more...]
Friday Photo: Houghs Timber Yard
Many Hoylake residents will recall Houghs builders yard as being on the Carr Lane estate, just over the level crossing. It was taken over by Travis Perkins some years ago. But as this 1960's photo … [Read more...]
Hoyle Road Resurfacing
This Thursday and Friday expect some traffic disruption in the vicinity of Hoyle Road as resurfacing work is being undertaken. … [Read more...]
Hoylake Pool 1930’s
Thanks go to Chris Hankin who sent me the above photo earlier this week. It was taken in the 1930's by his father and we believe shows the paddling pool. I like the walkers on the beach in the … [Read more...]
Brosters of Market Street
I've received some great old (mostly) photos this week depicting various parts of Hoylake. John Broster got in touch and sent me two photos, one really old and one very up-to-date. After last weeks … [Read more...]
Sand Removals On Beach
Some workmen have been scooping up the banked-up sand over the last week as you can see above. The sand that had banked up against the promenade wall has been scooped up and has been dumped further … [Read more...]