Historic Streets of Liverpool

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However, I am a bit perplexed about whether there were possibly two Darwen Streets – an earlier one that was demolished and then a newer one in Victorian times. I’ve included the map I traced, so you can see the wider context. This should help deal with the inevitable inaccurary (see below). The map is from the early 1950s, but I believe it took a lot of its information from earlier (perhaps 1920s) Ordnance Survey maps.

The photos are in batches, so we see a couple charting the development of the Pier Head from the 1990s to today. We also see the Goree Piazzas from different angles, revealing the changing waterfront. There are explicit links between the captions, so this is much more than a scattershot ‘photo album’ approach.Tragically, Menlove Avenue also holds a sombre connection to Lennon’s life. It was on this very street that his mother, Julia Lennon, met with a fatal car accident in July 1958. This heartbreaking event had a profound impact on Lennon’s life and shaped his artistic journey.

The medieval borough was founded by King John in 1207 and its original seven streets laid out - which are still important thoroughfares.And so, since about 2005, I’ve been putting my knowledge of my city of birth down on paper (and screen) – and here we are! As trends come and go, businesses change and new developments spring up, it's easy to forget what some of our most-loved streets used to look like. Today, Water Street remains a hub of commerce, culture, and finance in Liverpool. Elegant buildings house financial institutions and cultural organisations, and, of course, the blend of old-world charm and modern commerce is pretty cool. 9. Forthlin Road