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...]

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...]

Okay, so here's a little mystery for you ...or perhaps not! Todays photo is of a cows head as you can see. It's actually one of a pair of adornments you'll find on a building in Hoylake. But the … [Read more...]

Not the most scenic of Hoylake views for you all today ...more of a snapshot of daily life in 2009! But of course bin day today is far removed from what is was say 30 years ago. This photo was taken a … [Read more...]

This imposing old building facing the shore on North Parade dates back to 1889 and makes it 10 years older than Hoylake Community Centre. The exterior was repainted a few years back and I can't say … [Read more...]

Another great photo today courtesy of Syd Bird who believes that Jesse Bird & Sons took delivery of this particular vehicle in the early 1950`s and the photo was taken prior to it entering … [Read more...]

Who can tell me what this old thing is please? I've passed it umpteen times without knowing what it is. It's on the left-hand side pavement as you face the beach, toward the end of Kings Gap. Answers … [Read more...]

I took this photo yesterday lunchtime. After a really wet start the day ended up being nice and sunny - though there was a stiff breeze about. It's the view of Red Rocks taken from out on the beach. … [Read more...]