algy Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 These 'unique' cottages are still standing and occupied today, although in better condition!, - where are they?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Is it Stockton Lane at Grappenall next to the Bridgewater Canal ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Sheesh! How could they still be standing today? Looks like they were under demolition when the photograph was taken. Would have been cheaper to knock them down and build new ones than renovate those! It's Stockton Heath/Grappenhall but I think the houses would have been rebuilt. They sure are in a better condition today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Wot Dizzy said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 It is not Stockton Heath or Grappenhall, think further out, I need not only the area but exactly where in that location. Yes Cleo the cottages were rebuilt!. I'm not giving clues yet as I know at least one person on here who may know them., and I'm not thinking Grapp's, that's not to say he doesn't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grappenhall Guy Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Bridgewater canal near to the Walton arms? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Bridgewater canal near to the Walton arms? No not near the Walton Arms, look at the photo carefully and you will see why I say these cottages are unique, one feature remains that was there at that time. Come on where's the detective in you people!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knock off nigel from moore Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Canal Side Ccottages in moore 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Canal Side Ccottages in moore Correct Nige, they are unique in that the two end cottages have rounded walls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Correct Nige, they are unique in that the two end cottages have rounded walls. They look a lot better in this picture. Wouldn't have minded owning one of those (with all modcons). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 They look a lot better in this picture. Wouldn't have minded owning one of those (with all modcons). Don't forget Cleo canal side properties always come with rats. That is a fairly old photo and I'm sure they now have slate or tiled roofs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Don't forget Cleo canal side properties always come with rats. That is a fairly old photo and I'm sure they now have slate or tiled roofs Rats are scared of cats. Cats eat rats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Rats are scared of cats. Cats eat rats. Just depends how big the rats are, many years ago I worked at Capper's at Woolston which is by the bank of the Mersey, and remember walking up the yard one morning I saw a rat waddling along in front of me and without exaggeration it was bigger than a cat almost like a small terrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleopatra Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Just depends how big the rats are, many years ago I worked at Capper's at Woolston which is by the bank of the Mersey, and remember walking up the yard one morning I saw a rat waddling along in front of me and without exaggeration it was bigger than a cat almost like a small terrier. My Tao would have taken that on. He's a big cat with even bigger courage. His son, Anthony, is even more courageous than his dad. He doesn't hesitate to chase off street cats twice his size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 I wouldn't have got that even if you had posted a photo taken today Algy. What lovely cottages and like Cleo I'd like one of those... just for me As for the rats, no problem as you just have to know how their minds work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grappenhall Guy Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 Could always get a taste for ratatouille,comfort food for these cold days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 I wouldn't have got that even if you had posted a photo taken today Algy. What lovely cottages and like Cleo I'd like one of those... just for me As for the rats, no problem as you just have to know how their minds work If you ever travel along the old Warrington to Runcorn Road after entering Moore village the road meets the Bridgewater canal and the cottages are on the other side of the canal almost opposite the paper shop. I have had to move out of Warrington into the outlying districts as most of the usable photos of town that remain are too easy and don't present much of a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 I bought petrol at that paper shop some years back, and I wouldn't mind a pound for every time I have cycled and driven along there going to Astmoor Industrial estate on shifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted November 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 I bought petrol at that paper shop some years back, and I wouldn't mind a pound for every time I have cycled and driven along there going to Astmoor Industrial estate on shifts. I started at ICI in 1967 and like you travel the road regularly and always called at the Red Lion after working over, which was most nights for a couple of pints, that stopped abruptly when the breathalyser was introduced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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