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Background imageKnowsley Collection: Whiston Hospital Special Care Baby Unit open with l-r Sisters Carol Brennan

Whiston Hospital Special Care Baby Unit open with l-r Sisters Carol Brennan, Dorothy McGregor and Staff Midwife Barbara Thompson on hand to answer questions. 5th October 1988

Background imageKnowsley Collection: Dr. Steve Atherton and Mr P. J. Gill, Chairman of the health authority, with sister B. K

Dr. Steve Atherton and Mr P. J. Gill, Chairman of the health authority, with sister B. K
Dr. Steve Atherton and Mr P.J. Gill, Chairman of the health authority, with sister B.K. Thind at the official re-opening of the Whiston Hospital intensive care unit. 11th May 1982

Background imageKnowsley 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 imageKnowsley 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 imageKnowsley 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 imageKnowsley Collection: Belton Road houses, Huyton. 10th November 1987

Belton Road houses, Huyton. 10th November 1987

Background imageKnowsley Collection: The Wingate Towers flats as seen from Liverpool Road. Huyton, Knowsley, Merseyside

The Wingate Towers flats as seen from Liverpool Road. Huyton, Knowsley, Merseyside. 1st February 1976

Background imageKnowsley 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 imageKnowsley 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 imageKnowsley 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 imageKnowsley Collection: A view from the top of the tower flats at Kirkby showing Ruffwood Comprehensive School in

A view from the top of the tower flats at Kirkby showing Ruffwood Comprehensive School in the foreground, St Chads church beyond and Liverpool on the skyline. 14th September 1966

Background imageKnowsley 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 imageKnowsley Collection: Prescot Shopping Arcade, Merseyside. 1st May 1990

Prescot Shopping Arcade, Merseyside. 1st May 1990

Background imageKnowsley Collection: 'Tiny'the pygmy goat was an instant success when 800 children paid a visit to

"Tiny"the pygmy goat was an instant success when 800 children paid a visit to
" Tiny" the pygmy goat was an instant success when 800 children paid a visit to pets corner at Knowsley Safari Park

Background imageKnowsley Collection: 7 year old Nicky Wilson makes friends with Grumpy the sea lion at Knowsley Safari Park

7 year old Nicky Wilson makes friends with Grumpy the sea lion at Knowsley Safari Park. Merseyside. 21st May 1992

Background imageKnowsley Collection: The centre of Prescot, Knowsley, Merseyside. May 1976

The centre of Prescot, Knowsley, Merseyside. May 1976

Background imageKnowsley Collection: St Michael, Huyton Parish Church, Huyton, Knowsley, 23rd September 1955

St Michael, Huyton Parish Church, Huyton, Knowsley, 23rd September 1955

Background imageKnowsley 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 imageKnowsley Collection: St Marys Church, Knowsley Parish Church, Knowsley Village, 27th December 1967

St Marys Church, Knowsley Parish Church, Knowsley Village, 27th December 1967

Background imageKnowsley Collection: Cantril Farm Estate, Mab Lane, West Derby, under construction, 15th August 1946

Cantril Farm Estate, Mab Lane, West Derby, under construction, 15th August 1946

Background imageKnowsley Collection: Writer and Illustrator Joseph Sharples instructs mums as well as first year pupils when

Writer and Illustrator Joseph Sharples instructs mums as well as first year pupils when he held a workshop for first year pupils at Knowsley Hey Comprehensive School. Knowsley, Merseyside

Background imageKnowsley 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 imageKnowsley 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 imageKnowsley Collection: Teacher Mr Stent with some of his sixth formers at Halewood Comprehensive who are off to

Teacher Mr Stent with some of his sixth formers at Halewood Comprehensive who are off to University. Front: Gail McCracken (library studies, Manchester Poly); Mrs Linda Henry (business studies)

Background imageKnowsley Collection: Workers are proud to say 'Made in Huyton'as Rita Canello holds up the first

Workers are proud to say "Made in Huyton"as Rita Canello holds up the first
Workers are proud to say " Made in Huyton" as Rita Canello holds up the first pair of trousers to come off the production line at the Wilson Road clothing factory of The Knowsley Garment

Background imageKnowsley Collection: Pupils at St Brigids Catholic Primary School, Cantril Farm, Liverpool

Pupils at St Brigids Catholic Primary School, Cantril Farm, Liverpool. 22nd February 1984

Background imageKnowsley Collection: Head teacher Rita Shreenan with pupils at St Brigids Catholic Primary School

Head teacher Rita Shreenan with pupils at St Brigids Catholic Primary School, Cantril Farm, Liverpool. 22nd February 1984

Background imageKnowsley Collection: Cantril Farm, Liverpool. 14th August 1982

Cantril Farm, Liverpool. 14th August 1982

Background imageKnowsley Collection: Eccleston Street, Prescot, Knowsley in Merseyside. April 1975

Eccleston Street, Prescot, Knowsley in Merseyside. April 1975

Background imageKnowsley Collection: The happy faces of the Knowsley Youth Choir, under the direction of Clare Morris at

The happy faces of the Knowsley Youth Choir, under the direction of Clare Morris at rehearsal. 13th September 1976

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

The overgrown ski slope at Kirkby, 11 September 1975

Background imageKnowsley Collection: Kirkby Ski Slope, February 1976

Kirkby Ski Slope, February 1976

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

Kirkby Ski Slope, 10th June 1975

Background imageKnowsley Collection: Schoolchildren using old Christmas cards to spread the message about recycling

Schoolchildren using old Christmas cards to spread the message about recycling, they handed the cards to members of the Countryside Commission at the Boots store in Huyton, Friday 7th January 1994

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

Tower Hill Estate, Kirkby. Circa 1982

Background imageKnowsley Collection: Prescot old market hall which is to be demolished to make a picturesque square in

Prescot old market hall which is to be demolished to make a picturesque square in the town centre, adjacent to the parish church. In addition, the houses on the right are to be pulled down

Background imageKnowsley Collection: The entrance to the parish church and the old town at Prescot

The entrance to the parish church and the old town at Prescot, which will be tidied up and will face the new square. Prescot, Knowsley, Merseyside. 15th October 1958

Background imageKnowsley Collection: The shopping centre at Rainhill, Merseyside. 19th February 1968

The shopping centre at Rainhill, Merseyside. 19th February 1968

Background imageKnowsley Collection: The old stocks in Cronton, Knowsley, Merseyside. December 1971

The old stocks in Cronton, Knowsley, Merseyside. December 1971

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

Kirkby Market, Merseyside, Wednesday 3rd December 1975

Background imageKnowsley 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 imageKnowsley Collection: The line of the new section of the M57 between Prescot (left) and Knowsley (right)

The line of the new section of the M57 between Prescot (left) and Knowsley (right), East Prescot Road is shown on the left of the picture, 12th April 1973

Background imageKnowsley Collection: Bridge stresses - young engineering scientists from St Columbas Primary School

Bridge stresses - young engineering scientists from St Columbas Primary School, Huyton, with their teacher, Mrs Naomi Flynn

Background imageKnowsley Collection: Eccleston Street Prescot, Merseyside, which has seen the arrival of a new shopping mall

Eccleston Street Prescot, Merseyside, which has seen the arrival of a new shopping mall and pedestrianisation. 19th June 1991

Background imageKnowsley Collection: Vicarage Place, Prescot, Merseyside, next to the church. 19th June 1991

Vicarage Place, Prescot, Merseyside, next to the church. 19th June 1991

Background imageKnowsley 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 imageKnowsley Collection: Chef Graham Tinsley gives a slice of the Knowsley Safari Park 21st birthday cake to '

Chef Graham Tinsley gives a slice of the Knowsley Safari Park 21st birthday cake to " Chota" the elephant. 13th July 1992



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