Old Pictures of Runcorn

[erin21]

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

Erin

[sueky71]

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

[erin21]

Thanks

that looks just like what i am looking for !!

Erin

[sueky71]

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.
sue

[erin21]

Thanks Sue

Do you know if Fryer street still exists?

Erin

[sueky71]

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

[erin21]

Thanks Sue

The old houses have always gone!!!!!

Erin

[Suky]

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

[frankray]

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.