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Derby Street, Birkenhead
« on: Monday 26 May 08 11:09 BST (UK) »
Hi All

I would like to locate any photographs of Derby Street, Birkenhead - now demolished.

For those who know Birkenhead, this was the terraced street running from Oxton Road through to Westbourne Road. Alec Green's cycle shop was on the corner with Oxton Road.

A long shot, I know, but thought it worth a punt.

Thanks for reading
Les
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Re: Derby Street, Birkenhead
« Reply #1 on: Monday 26 May 08 22:13 BST (UK) »
I presume you have searched the internet :-\

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Re: Derby Street, Birkenhead
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday 27 May 08 08:50 BST (UK) »
You could try Birkenhead Library, as they hold photos from all over. Maybe they have a photo of Derby Street.

The library wont be open for 2 weeks.

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Re: Derby Street, Birkenhead
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 27 May 08 10:59 BST (UK) »
Hi Les

have you tried contacting this site ???

http://www.sunnyfield.co.uk/birkenhead.asp

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Re: Derby Street, Birkenhead
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 27 May 08 19:25 BST (UK) »
Thanks each.

Celia - yes, I've trawled the web but no luck.

Mel - thanks for the pointer, that hadn't occurred to me (slaps forehead!)

Ricki - yes, I'd tried there. I'm afraid Derby St. wasn't very photogenic!

The thing is, I must have used Derby St. as a shortcut loads of times in my youth without ever knowing there was a strong family connection and paying it no attention. I even remember once turning into it by a few feet on my moped (I think I was too young for a proper motorbike license) to park outside Alec Green's and a young plod telling me off because it was a play street. Just how young must that copper have been for a callow 16 year old to think him young. Funny the things you remember.

Next time I'm in Birkenhead, I foresee a library visit. I've always liked that library building.

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Re: Derby Street, Birkenhead
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday 03 June 08 21:15 BST (UK) »
Hi Les,
You could try the Birkenhead History Society via this link. If anyone can help, I'm sure they can. http://www.birkenheadhistorysociety.org.uk/index.html
Good luck!
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Re: Derby Street, Birkenhead
« Reply #6 on: Wednesday 04 June 08 18:18 BST (UK) »
Trish

Thanks for the suggestion - I've sent them an email.

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Re: Derby Street, Birkenhead
« Reply #7 on: Saturday 07 June 08 13:08 BST (UK) »
Trish - thanks again.

Your suggestion has already paid off - the guy who responded to my email was born there! He's already sent one photo with more to come.

A result! Thanks.
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Re: Derby Street, Birkenhead
« Reply #8 on: Monday 07 July 08 23:34 BST (UK) »
Hi Les
Just read your post about Derby Street. My Granddad, Harold Butler Williams was born at number 6 Derby Street in 1880. I'd love to see any photos or have any information about it
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