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Title: Old Pictures of Runcorn
Post by: erin21 on Monday 16 April 07 20:22 BST (UK)

Does any one have any idea where I can get pictures of old streets and buildings in Runcorn in the 1850s onwards?

Erin ::) ::)

Title: Re: Old Pictures of Runcorn
Post by: sueky71 on Monday 16 April 07 22:56 BST (UK)

hi erin
have you tried:
http://www.runcornhistsoc.org.uk/

Title: Re: Old Pictures of Runcorn
Post by: erin21 on Tuesday 17 April 07 20:24 BST (UK)

Thanks

that looks just like what i am looking for !!

Erin :)

Title: Re: Old Pictures of Runcorn
Post by: sueky71 on Tuesday 17 April 07 20:52 BST (UK)

hi erin
i know runcorn quite well - having lived here for over 30 years - and although i'm no expert if there's anything i can help you with let me know.
you guys have helped me out loads of times so if i can return the favour i'd be more than happy. :D
sue

Title: Re: Old Pictures of Runcorn
Post by: erin21 on Tuesday 17 April 07 21:16 BST (UK)

Thanks Sue

Do you know if Fryer street still exists?

Erin

Title: Re: Old Pictures of Runcorn
Post by: sueky71 on Tuesday 17 April 07 22:54 BST (UK)

hi erin
yes fryer street still exists, its in the  old town - which as its name suggests is the oldest part of runcorn.
its a very small street - no houses as such just a couple of old buildings currently used by various support groups

Title: Re: Old Pictures of Runcorn
Post by: erin21 on Wednesday 18 April 07 18:11 BST (UK)

Thanks Sue

The old houses have always gone!!!!!

Erin >:(

Title: Re: Old Pictures of Runcorn
Post by: Suky on Sunday 22 April 07 22:18 BST (UK)

Here is another forum for Runcorn
http://www.runcornandwidnesforum.com/
There are some old photos on this one

Title: Re: Old Pictures of Runcorn
Post by: frankray on Wednesday 12 December 07 16:35 GMT (UK)

Hi, why not try one or all of these books.

Runcorn the Second Selection author Bert Starkey £12.99

The Changing Face of Runcorn author Dave Thompson

Runcorn a Century of Change author Bert Starkey. £12.99

There three soft back books are full of old Runcorn photographs and available from all good bookshops - I would go for Amazon

Ray.

Title: Re: Old Pictures of Runcorn
Post by: erin21 on Wednesday 12 December 07 18:55 GMT (UK)

Thanks Ray

just ordered one from Amazon new for £3.75 will be here in 2 days Will make an excellent present

Erin ;)

Title: Re: Old Pictures of Runcorn
Post by: frankray on Sunday 20 January 08 12:28 GMT (UK)

 
Runcorn in Old Picture Postcards       £9.95

Try Blackwells of Oxford although Amazon have it at slightly more cost.
   
   

   
 

Title: Re: Old Pictures of Runcorn
Post by: cyndy on Sunday 20 January 08 15:20 GMT (UK)

Just spotted the conversations about Runcorn and wondered if anyone has any information about Halton Village, especially the church[I was baptized there].Also any information about the Norton Station. My grandparents lived there when grandad James Bate was a ganger on that section of the line.I have very happy childhood memories of holidays in the house and walks up to Halton village for shopping.Planning to make a visit to old haunts this year so any info. would be useful. Surname interests,BATE, STOKES, GRICE

Title: Re: Old Pictures of Runcorn
Post by: erin21 on Sunday 20 January 08 17:05 GMT (UK)

Cyndy
That book I ordered The changing face of Runcorn was brilliant. I gave it away as a present but it was full of old pictures Im sure Halton was probably there some where.
Erin :)

Title: Re: Old Pictures of Runcorn
Post by: Runcorn Andy on Wednesday 21 March 12 17:37 GMT (UK)

Hi

If you are on facebook there are several pages that deal with either old photos of Runcorn (including HaltonVillage) or the development of the town from its very early days to present day.

Log on to facebook and search for the following groups,

"The Development of Runcorn to a New Town"

"Runcorn Photos"

I hope this helps and is of interest.

Title: Re: Old Pictures of Runcorn
Post by: gillml on Friday 23 March 12 17:34 GMT (UK)

Lots of photos of Runcorn and Widnes just google Picture Halton.

Title: Re: Old Pictures of Runcorn
Post by: Sarah73 on Monday 03 May 21 22:22 BST (UK)

I'm also looking for info on fryer Street. Researching my family tree and my great great nana had a pub there (back in the day)
Her name was Mary Ann McCoy.