Ellesmere port memories read and share memories of ellesmere port everything old photos old maps books. May 19, 20 ellesmere port local history dave davis. Ellesmere port civil parish was extended again to incorporate part of little stanney. The june meeting of the local history group saw members eagerly studying large os maps of the local areas dating from 1911 1912 and 1937. I have long been curious about the history of the canal at ellesmere port between the end of the oil traffic in 1955 and the beginnings of the national waterways museum in 1975. Pay and display parking facilities are available next to the library. Ellesmere port village features in memory packed book.
Please visit the bus service timetables directory to view bus timetables or plan your journey with transport direct below. The canal at ellesmere port joseph boughey writer on. We support library collections which include books and pamphlets, maps, microfilms, photographs and other material relating to the local area. Some of this is a history of very little inaction and decay. Society projects ellesmere society ellesmere, shropshire. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. National waterways museum ellesmere port, cheshire canal. Based around a 1939 walk joe bennion, a local suttonite, talked in detail about at a meeting of the ellesmere port local and family history society in january 2015. Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting ellesmere port our guide to events and days out is just the ticket. Old chester road 1959, tranmere with images tranmere. Ellesmere port the tragedy happened after police were called to a house following reports of concern for the safety of a person inside. Few towns can boast the level of new investment, development interest and opportunity ellesmere port enjoys.
In early 2012 the project took off in earnest with a number of keen volunteers going when time allows. Ellesmere port news, views, gossip, pictures, video. It sets out well how the town has slowly grown away from the docks but i am pleased to see that there is also recognition of that area having a renaissance thanks to the national waterways museum. Ellesmere port memories book snapped up by readers cheshire. Detailed old victorian ordnance survey 6 inch to 1 mile old. This book is part of the images of england series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in england. Ellesmere port local funeral homes based on your answers for ellesmere port, weve created this custom list of local professionals you can contact about funeral planning services. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of ellesmere port. All three pioneer ellesmere families were well represented on the local sports clubs, including the ellesmere central football club which won the ontario championships in 1890. New book highlighting peoples memories of little sutton. Ellesmere port is a town and port in cheshire, england, part of the cheshire west and chester local authority, 6 miles north of chester and 11 miles south of liverpool. Ellesmere port, a village, a port, and an ecclesiastical parish in eastham parish, cheshire.
Cheshire west and chester council use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Port sunlight heritage centre port sunlight is a garden village which was founded in 1888 by lever to house his soap factory workers. Nostalgic memories of ellesmere ports local history. In 2008 the site of ellesmere port s operational dock including over 70 acres 280,000 m 2 of the waterfront area immediately to the northwest of ellesmere port historic dock and conservation area and to the southeast of the bridgewater paper works was the subject of a planning consultation, in which it may have been proposed that the. Ellesmere port memories book snapped up by readers. We are a selfhelp organisation for people no longer in fulltime employment.
Welcome to port arcades shopping centre in ellesmere port. Its easy to add your own memories and reconnect with your shared local history. Got books books to read gunpowder plot new brighton friends show local history way of life world war two north west lost wirral the wirral peninsula in northwest england, lying between the river dee and the welsh border to the west and the river mersey to the east, has long had its own identity. Aug 06, 2018 an energetic local history society is delighted with the success of a book chronicling recent memories of a 1,000yearold ellesmere port village. Is this a romantic place or activity that you would suggest for couples. The national waterways museum is closed from friday 20 march for the protection of our visitors and staff during the coronavirus outbreak.
Ellesmere port to appleton 5 ways to travel via bus, and. Nostalgic memories of ellesmere ports local history inspired by photos in the francis frith collection. Before the port, came the pool our so called new town is proving to be not so new. I lived in ellesmere port from 1954 to 1966, in wolverhampton rd. Ian grove, who coordinated the team, pat and dave green, john king, and john driscoll. Ellesmere shropshire has a history dating back to the 11th century. We have great ranges of art and craft materials, books, stationery, kids toys, games, kids books and much more. The ellesmere port development board recognise that the future and prospects for the town are very positive and exciting. Ellesmere port photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Industry has also played an important role in the history of cheshire notably at crewe, home of railways and rollsroyce for many years, ellesmere port on the manchester ship canal and runcorn on the river mersey. The board aim to attract and encourage investment in ellesmere port to create local employment. Ellesmere port local and family history society has published the fifth in its series of memories booklets of different aspects of the town image. The history museum at the castle is a local history museum located in downtown appleton, wisconsin across college avenue from. The village of whitby dates back to viking days, whitby being a norse name, but was not mentioned in the doomsday book, as, it was at the time included in the parish of eastham.
Support provision of services and resources, with a quarterly newsletter and an online monthly funding bulletin. Libraries across cheshire west and chester, and cheshire east contain local and family history information and provide free access to our ancestry and find my past subscriptions. The school is a member of the colleges that change lives and one of the great books colleges. This unique collection of over 250 old photographs, put together by one of the areas bestknown local historians, is an important record of the towns social history but will be enjoyed by all who would relish a nostalgic look at the port s recent past. Welcome to port arcades shopping centre in ellesmere port due to covid 19 we have revised our opening hours to 10am 5pm until further notice.
You can also call cheshire traveline on 0845 140 2666, 8am 8pm, for further information. National waterways museum ellesmere port, cheshire. As well as a service sector economy, it has retained large industries including stanlow oil refinery, a chemical works and the vauxhall motors car factory. Nostalgic memories of ellesmere port s local history inspired by photos in the francis frith collection. Whether youre looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, youre sure to find things to do in ellesmere port to suit all the family, whatever the. Ellesmere port, cheshire genealogy heraldry and history. National waterways museum ellesmere port 2020 all you. Detailed old victorian ordnance survey 6 inch to 1 mile old map 188819 ellesmere port, cheshire archaeology uk archi uk. The town was originally established on the river mersey at the entrance to the ellesmere canal. I went to milton rd primary then the wirral grammar school as the port had no grammar school then. Development of organisations through advice, information and individual support, with help in getting grants. It was removed from the proposals before the local government act 1972 had its first reading, and instead remained in cheshire as part of the borough of ellesmere port and neston. This unique collection of over 250 old photographs, put together by one of the areas bestknown local historians, is an important record of the towns social history but will be enjoyed by all who would relish a nostalgic look at the ports recent past.
Ellesmere port funeral homes funeral homes in ellesmere. Ellesmere was also known for its recreational activities. It provides a nostalgic look at cheshires past and highlights the special character of some of its most important historic sites. The library is opposite ellesmere port bus station.
An energetic local history society is delighted with the success of a book chronicling recent memories of a 1,000yearold ellesmere port village. An energetic local history society has published recent memories of a 1,000yearold ellesmere port village. In 2008 the site of ellesmere ports operational dock including over 70 acres 280,000 m 2 of the waterfront area immediately to the northwest of ellesmere port historic dock and conservation area and to the southeast of the bridgewater paper works was the subject of a planning consultation, in which it may have been proposed that the. The 5 best things to do in ellesmere port 2020 with. Little sutton memories, the latest in a series of fascinating glimpses into the towns past from ellesmere port local and family history society, was published at a launch party held at little sutton methodist church before a packed audience. This illustrated history portrays one of englands finest counties. Ellesmere ports historic past revealed in fascinating new. On this day in ellesmere ports history historic sites in ellesmere port famous people from ellesmere port local history articles trace your ancestors travel other towns cities. Every day there were 6 full special crosville buses taking us to school. Ellesmere port and whitby are inextricably entwined, since one grew out of the other. Detailed old victorian ordnance survey 6 inch to 1 mile. Epnavco ellesmere port and neston association of voluntary and community organisations provides to the voluntary, community and faith sector in ellesmere port and neston.
Ellesmere port was nearly included into the metropolitan borough of wirral, in merseyside, when that was formed on 1 april 1974. Whether youre looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, youre sure to find things to. Ellesmere port university of the third age u3a is part of a national network of over u3as throughout the uk with a total membership of over 400,000. From the cheshire plain, that swathe of flatland with its mix of rich farmland, chocolate box villages and heavy industry to historic chester with its aura of antiquity, across to the wirral, most of which has been snatched away by merseyside but leaves us with ellesmere port where the canal reaches the sea. The local history group is now meeting at st johns church rooms, old chester road, great sutton on the 4th wednesday of the month at 11. If you continue without changing your settings, well assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on our website. Ellesmere port local and family history society he writes. In line with government advice only essential retailers are open at this time. Books in ellesmere port results 1 20 of 28 switch to map. Before the area became a canal town and an industrial town, poole hall in netherpool was an important building in this vicinity.
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