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Kirkby Collection

Background imageKirkby Collection: Children play on the wreck of a dumped car at Kirkby, Liverpool. 18th March 1965

Children play on the wreck of a dumped car at Kirkby, Liverpool. 18th March 1965

Background imageKirkby Collection: Children playing in Kirkby, Liverpool. 18th March 1965

Children playing in Kirkby, Liverpool. 18th March 1965

Background imageKirkby Collection: Broad Lane in Kirkby, Liverpool. 18th March 1965

Broad Lane in Kirkby, Liverpool. 18th March 1965

Background imageKirkby Collection: St Chads Church in Old Hall Lane, Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside, England

St Chads Church in Old Hall Lane, Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside, England, is an active Anglican parish church, Thursday 16th March 1961

Background imageKirkby Collection: St Chads Church, Kirkby. 27th April 1976

St Chads Church, Kirkby. 27th April 1976

Background imageKirkby Collection: These houses are some of those built as the result of 15 months work at Leeside Avenue

These houses are some of those built as the result of 15 months work at Leeside Avenue, Kirkby. 17th June 1956

Background imageKirkby Collection: One of the two diesel locos that serve Kirkby Industrial Estate, Merseyside

One of the two diesel locos that serve Kirkby Industrial Estate, Merseyside, Wednesday 7th September 1966

Background imageKirkby Collection: Alan Stubbs (left) and Lee Callaghan, pupils at Ruffwood Comprehensive School

Alan Stubbs (left) and Lee Callaghan, pupils at Ruffwood Comprehensive School, and the car they are helping to make as part of the national Build A Car competition run by BP

Background imageKirkby Collection: The overgrown ski slope at Kirkby, 11 September 1975

The overgrown ski slope at Kirkby, 11 September 1975

Background imageKirkby Collection: Dominating the Kirkby skyline, the new artificial ski slope in Bewley Road

Dominating the Kirkby skyline, the new artificial ski slope in Bewley Road, Friday 5th April 1974

Background imageKirkby Collection: Tower Hill Estate, Kirkby. Circa 1982

Tower Hill Estate, Kirkby. Circa 1982

Background imageKirkby Collection: Fisher Bendix Factory, Kirkby, workers vote overwhelmingly to carry on their occupation

Fisher Bendix Factory, Kirkby, workers vote overwhelmingly to carry on their occupation of the premises, Friday 7th January 1972

Background imageKirkby Collection: Fisher Bendix Factory, Kirkby, Under New Management, Monday 20th March 1972

Fisher Bendix Factory, Kirkby, Under New Management, Monday 20th March 1972. 1961 Fisher and Ludlow moved their domestic appliance division to a purpose-made factory at Kirkby making Bendix washing

Background imageKirkby Collection: Aerial view of M57 Motorway, The East Lancashire Road is seen (right

Aerial view of M57 Motorway, The East Lancashire Road is seen (right) at the point where the motorway extension crosses at Kirby, the Cress Motel is seen bottom centre, 12th April 1973

Background imageKirkby Collection: Kirkby Mill Dam, Kirkby, our picture shows, a miniature waterfall below the lock gates

Kirkby Mill Dam, Kirkby, our picture shows, a miniature waterfall below the lock gates runs into a stream littered with rubbish, Circa 1950

Background imageKirkby Collection: Karen Wilson with Carl Graham (left) and John Bride, pupils at Ruffwood Comprehensive

Karen Wilson with Carl Graham (left) and John Bride, pupils at Ruffwood Comprehensive School, doing well for themselves at School. Karen has won a place at Kings College, Cambridge

Background imageKirkby Collection: A happy band of Kirkby Carers at their meeting. Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside. June 1989

A happy band of Kirkby Carers at their meeting. Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside. June 1989

Background imageKirkby Collection: Green Cross Code man Dave Prowse gives some local youngsters a hand crossing the track

Green Cross Code man Dave Prowse gives some local youngsters a hand crossing the track and the drill is just the same. Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside. 7th July 1982

Background imageKirkby Collection: Kirkby Ski Slope, February 1976

Kirkby Ski Slope, February 1976

Background imageKirkby Collection: Kirkby Ski Slope, 10th June 1975

Kirkby Ski Slope, 10th June 1975

Background imageKirkby Collection: Mr John McGuire points to flood damage to his kitchen. Tower Hill Estate, Kirkby

Mr John McGuire points to flood damage to his kitchen. Tower Hill Estate, Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside. March 1977

Background imageKirkby Collection: Kirkby Industrial Estate, Merseyside, Thursday 26th June 1975

Kirkby Industrial Estate, Merseyside, Thursday 26th June 1975

Background imageKirkby Collection: Kirkby Market, Merseyside, Wednesday 3rd December 1975

Kirkby Market, Merseyside, Wednesday 3rd December 1975

Background imageKirkby Collection: Allright and Wilson Chemical Factory, under construction on Kirkby Trading Estate, Kirkby

Allright and Wilson Chemical Factory, under construction on Kirkby Trading Estate, Kirkby, Thursday 18th October 1951

Background imageKirkby Collection: The bright lights of Kirkby, Liverpool - a chip shop. The meeting place where youths hang

The bright lights of Kirkby, Liverpool - a chip shop. The meeting place where youths hang round with nothing to do - nipping in for a sixpenny worth of chips or a bottle of pop to wile the evening

Background imageKirkby Collection: A typical street in Kirkby, Liverpool. Boys playing football in the street

A typical street in Kirkby, Liverpool. Boys playing football in the street, they are members of the St. Johns Ambulance Brigade

Background imageKirkby Collection: Just a few of Kirkbys thousands of prams and pushchairs, outside Woolworth

Just a few of Kirkbys thousands of prams and pushchairs, outside Woolworth, Liverpool, Merseyside, 5th August 1964

Background imageKirkby Collection: Kirkby Town Centre Renovations, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, 13th September 1994

Kirkby Town Centre Renovations, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, 13th September 1994

Background imageKirkby Collection: Cyclists from Kirkby Cycling Club left Liverpool this morning for Belgium where they will

Cyclists from Kirkby Cycling Club left Liverpool this morning for Belgium where they will compete in a four-day international stage race, the Franco Belge

Background imageKirkby Collection: The shopping centre in Bewley Drive, Kirkby. 21st June 1956

The shopping centre in Bewley Drive, Kirkby. 21st June 1956

Background imageKirkby Collection: Radshaw Court Flats on the Ravenscourt Estate, Kirkby, in the process of being demolished

Radshaw Court Flats on the Ravenscourt Estate, Kirkby, in the process of being demolished. 21st February 1989

Background imageKirkby Collection: Dr Percy Percil keeps the locals amused at Kirkby shopping centre as they helped

Dr Percy Percil keeps the locals amused at Kirkby shopping centre as they helped celebrate the Knowsley Arts Festival. 29th June 1996

Background imageKirkby Collection: Jodie Crowley (10) who performed with the St Johns Community Dancers at the Knowsley

Jodie Crowley (10) who performed with the St Johns Community Dancers at the Knowsley Summer Festival, meets one of the other performers, an Indian Marionette. Kirkby Town Centre, Merseyside

Background imageKirkby Collection: Alan Baker (left) with students Dave Banks (centre) and Gary Lewis

Alan Baker (left) with students Dave Banks (centre) and Gary Lewis. Knowsley Community Colleges Kirkby centre. 22nd May 1991

Background imageKirkby Collection: Royal Ordnance Factory. Private M Webster with Private Elsie Bolton, both of Liverpool

Royal Ordnance Factory. Private M Webster with Private Elsie Bolton, both of Liverpool, working on a cardboard carton manufacturing machine which turns out 1200 boxes a day

Background imageKirkby Collection: A corner of the 800 acres Royal Ordnance factory and estate at Kirkby which

A corner of the 800 acres Royal Ordnance factory and estate at Kirkby which the Government has offered to Liverpool Corporation for development as a new industrial estate. Circa 1945

Background imageKirkby Collection: Simonswood, Kirkby, 31st December 1946

Simonswood, Kirkby, 31st December 1946

Background imageKirkby Collection: Ageneral scene at Kirkby market, Merseyside. Circa 1978

Ageneral scene at Kirkby market, Merseyside. Circa 1978

Background imageKirkby Collection: A busy scene at Kirkbys market. It attracts crowds from, Northwood and West Vale too

A busy scene at Kirkbys market. It attracts crowds from, Northwood and West Vale too. March 1961

Background imageKirkby Collection: Kirkby Town bus terminal in Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby, Saturday 24th December 1966

Kirkby Town bus terminal in Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby, Saturday 24th December 1966. Also pictured, Westminster Bank

Background imageKirkby Collection: Kirkby Manufacturing and Engineering Works, Kirkby, Wednesday 28th March 1979

Kirkby Manufacturing and Engineering Works, Kirkby, Wednesday 28th March 1979

Background imageKirkby Collection: Kirkby Manufacturing and Engineering workers cooperative, members leaving meeting

Kirkby Manufacturing and Engineering workers cooperative, members leaving meeting, Kirkby, Friday 10th February 1978

Background imageKirkby Collection: Liverpool comedian Jimmy Tarbuck is pictured presenting the trophy to John Kelley after

Liverpool comedian Jimmy Tarbuck is pictured presenting the trophy to John Kelley after he had won the Jimmy Tarbuck open golf comp held at Kirkby Golf Club, with a magnificent round of 66

Background imageKirkby Collection: A shop assistant removes the scribbling on the wall outside her shop in Kirkby, Liverpool

A shop assistant removes the scribbling on the wall outside her shop in Kirkby, Liverpool, where youths congregate at night. 18th March 1965

Background imageKirkby Collection: The Post Office in Kirkby Row, Merseyside. 24th March 1960

The Post Office in Kirkby Row, Merseyside. 24th March 1960

Background imageKirkby Collection: Kirkbys Westvale Estate is in carnival spirit this week for its first ever summer

Kirkbys Westvale Estate is in carnival spirit this week for its first ever summer carnival. The festivities began when a colourful procession of 100 children in fancy dress paraded to the Copthorne

Background imageKirkby Collection: Kirkbys town market at a time when it was crowded with shoppers. 26th April 1961

Kirkbys town market at a time when it was crowded with shoppers. 26th April 1961

Background imageKirkby Collection: To-morrows teachers are practical men. Some of the student teachers at Kirkby

To-morrows teachers are practical men. Some of the student teachers at Kirkby Emergency Training College with models they have made from waste materials

Background imageKirkby Collection: Senior resource technician Mr John Hetherington adjusts the transmitter on the roof of

Senior resource technician Mr John Hetherington adjusts the transmitter on the roof of Kirkby College. 17th January 1984

Background imageKirkby Collection: Mrs Alma Crebbin takes her own children and a neighbour

Mrs Alma Crebbin takes her own children and a neighbours child for a stroll in one of Kirkbys newest parks - St. Chads Gardens. 25th May 1962

Background imageKirkby Collection: Giant inflatables have been putting a bounce into the summer holidays for children in

Giant inflatables have been putting a bounce into the summer holidays for children in Knowsley. They have been on loan to the Northwood Community Centre play scheme, Kikby

Background imageKirkby Collection: Kirkby train station. 23rd April 1970

Kirkby train station. 23rd April 1970

Background imageKirkby Collection: Popes Farm in Ingoe Lane, since the early fifties a corporation depot. Circa 1985

Popes Farm in Ingoe Lane, since the early fifties a corporation depot. Circa 1985

Background imageKirkby Collection: A typical scene at Kirkby - boys making their way across an old tree tree trunk which

A typical scene at Kirkby - boys making their way across an old tree tree trunk which straddles the Alt. 2nd June 1967


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