Friday Photo: Before The Row
June 26, 2009 by John · 4 Comments
Recognise this view? No ..well picture yourself stood opposite The Ship Inn in Wood Street, facing the Co-op Supermarket and The Row.
Syd Bird sent me this photo from the 1960’s and his great grandfathers Jesse’s Yard must be just out of shot on the left. Note the sign on the wall indicating the new development to come. Whatelse can you tell everyone about this photo?
You can click on the photo for a larger version.
And why not visit my (currently quieter) West Kirby site for another great 1960’s photo.
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There is certainly a lack of cars on the road, plus there is a bike left unattended and not locked up either. No double yellow lines or Satellite Dishes.
‘Hoylake Sports’ (jutting out under Guinness poster) ended up moving to the corner of Albert Rd and Charles Rd, opposite the old Fire Station, which is now a wine store now.
I used to buy my sweets from the Tuck Box next to Haskins Sports Shop.
The Bluebird Chinese restaurant was there and then The Handy Stores.
Mcintyres Wool shop was next to Jesses Yard as I remeber.
I only have a very vague memory but was there not a pet shop with budgies, etc in the window?
A great pity The Row was ever built, it’s never been a great success and the old buildings are very characterful. Best to buldoze The Row and put a high end supermarket there such as Waitrose.
nov, 1944 i was 7. my dad and i were standing looking in the window of haskins sports shop .it was
dads first home leave since dec,1940 (.he had served with the local t.a. 149 reg. r.a. in the middle east. and another regerment in italy ) when a passing car back fired ,dad dropped flat on the pavement and with my hand dragged me into the gutter. in latter years i came to understand that
he was shell shocked