Great picture but what are they green hills/bushes etc in the background? Is it still Liverpool or elsewhere?
Great picture but what are they green hills/bushes etc in the background? Is it still Liverpool or elsewhere?
I think thats the knowsley area Angelcake, possibly Knowsley Park, and the Safari Park.
The three blocks of flats are Stockbridge Village.
Last edited by corky100; 09-22-2009 at 12:10 AM.
Hi John,
Try contacting Littlewoods Pools ? I remember they published an illustrated booklet, 'From this Pool a Sword', which told the story of the company's involvement in the war effort. It's possible they may still have a few lying around! Barrage balloons were manufactured in the Edge Lane building (there was no first floor then) and Shackleton nose cones were built in the Walton Hall Avenue building.
The tower of the Edge Lane building was originally only half the height it is today and was extended in the '60's. The original plan was for this to be the flagship building, with the Moores brothers, John and Cecil having offices there. However, all the directors were based in the WHA branch, perhaps because it was easier to get to from their homes in Formby!
Never put anyone on a pedestal... THEY'LL LOOK DOWN ON YOU!
Thinking on, Mrs Corky had 27 years service before leaving Littlewoods 4 years ago. She does have old(ish) books, with lots of old photos that the staff could buy. But she was based in the Walton site.
I could look through some of these, but they will be of various people, in various sites, I believe, so might not bear much fruit.
I'll see whats in them.
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