algy Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 c1906. Final Demolishing old properties in Bridge Street in preparation for widening. 1907. Olivers shop window signs read - Building Coming Down, For Sale By Auction. 1897. Looking from Rylands Street toward Bridge Foot. 1905. Towards the corner of Bridge Street & Sankey Street, showing Crampton's 'English' Store. 1908 Warrington Bridge Street 1908 Warrington Bridge Street looking toward BridgeFoot 1910. Seven Stars Yard, later the Royal Oak Yard awaiting demolition. 1910. Tram waiting for passengers at the top of Bridge. 1911. Bridge Street. 1887 Bridge Street Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 2nd photo where you say the sign says "Building Coming Down, For Sale By Auction" How strange and why would someone want to sell or even buy a building that was about to be knocked down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 It will be the stock they are selling by auction Dizz, not the flippin' shop. “Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.” "Sometimes the questions are simple and the answers are simple." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Charming :lol: There was no mention of STOCK Hey maybe they were planning to auction the bricks after it was knocked down.... NO ??"Life is really simple, but I insist on making it complicated...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Dizz, at the top of the window on the two posters and above 'SALE BY AUCTION' there are two words in smaller print, I can't make the first word out but the second word is definitely 'clearance' possibly 'STOCK' or 'GOODS CLEARANCE' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Ah but you didn't say that... you said "1907. Olivers shop window signs read - Building Coming Down, For Sale By Auction" and I can't read the writing on the actual photo on my screen or with my eyes so that's why I always rely on you and yours PS are you shouting at me by the way re the use of CAPITALS x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Might be 'Site' clearance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Sory for shouting tuppence, bye the way who left the gate open there's a bloody wolf prowling round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Don't cry wolf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitewitch Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Enjoyed looking at these photographs of Warrington'centre in the early 20th century , especially as I haven't seen them before. I am a new member. I was born and brought up in Warrington, and have searched for photographs of Winwick Rd where my Mum was born and my grandparents lived. They have all been pulled down, including The Horse and Jockey! They've turned the church i was married in into a climbing studio! Grandad was born in Watkin st and that's gone too. I can hardly recognise the place when we visit relatives living there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Hi and welcome to the forum whitewitch (great name by the way )Yes lots of changes along Winwick Road and everywhere else and like you say hard to recognise some places at times if you've been away. I think I might have some old photo's of Winwick Road area but I have a feeling they may be further down towards Winwick Street area so I'll check. Algy's the man when it comes to old photo's of anywhere and he has way more than I have these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Here is an aerial photo showing most of Winwick Road including the church, Watkin Street etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 I can't quite get my bearings Baz. Is Winwick Road the long straight road on the upper right with the church on it and if so what are the buildings with the tall chimney behind the church ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 I can't quite get my bearings Baz. I That's because you only start off somewhere near to where you really are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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P J Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 I can't quite get my bearings Baz. Is Winwick Road the long straight road on the upper right with the church on it and if so what are the buildings with the tall chimney behind the church ? Is the church what is now the climbing centre and the large chimney part of Walkers Brewery? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Ahh yes I think can see where I am now, ta PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimocuja Posted February 12, 2018 Report Share Posted February 12, 2018 Brilliant pics of Bridge st Algy. Mimocuja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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