Cantril Farm Collection

"Cantril Farm: A Journey Through Time and Progress" Step back in time to the 1940s, when Cantril Farm Estate in Mab Lane, West Derby was just a vision

Cantril Farm Estate, Mab Lane, West Derby, under construction, 15th August 1946

Cantril Farm Collection: Cantril Farm Estate, Knowsley, Merseyside. The large unused field which borders the north

Cantril Farm Estate, Knowsley, Merseyside. The large unused field which borders the north side of the Cantril Farm Estate

Cantril Farm Collection: Liverpool footballer David Fairclough finds time for a kick about with some of

Liverpool footballer David Fairclough finds time for a kick about with some of the Cantril farm youngsters. 19th April 1976

Post office at Cantril Farm. Knowsley, Merseyside. February 1978

Cantril Farm Collection: A mobile consumer advice caravan in Cantril Farm. It will visit the estate once a

A mobile consumer advice caravan in Cantril Farm. It will visit the estate once a fortnight to give help in planning major buys and dealing with complaints about goods and services. 18th April 1977

Cantril Farm Collection: Cantril Farm, Knowsley, Merseyside. Giant paving stones which have been left by workmen

Cantril Farm, Knowsley, Merseyside. Giant paving stones which have been left by workmen near an unfinished pathway are not only an attraction to little children but also a constant source of danger

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"Cantril Farm: A Journey Through Time and Progress" Step back in time to the 1940s, when Cantril Farm Estate in Mab Lane, West Derby was just a vision. Under construction on the 15th of August 1946, this sprawling estate would soon become a thriving community. Fast forward to February 1978, and the post office at Cantril Farm stands as a testament to progress. Serving the residents of Knowsley, Merseyside, it provided essential services and connected people from all walks of life. The spirit of community continued with the arrival of a mobile consumer advice caravan. This traveling haven for knowledge made its way through Cantril Farm, offering guidance and support to those who needed it most. Giant paving stones left by workmen adorned the streets of Cantril Farm. These sturdy foundations symbolized growth and development within this vibrant neighborhood. As we explore further into this evolving landscape, we encounter an expansive unused field bordering the north side. A blank canvas awaiting new possibilities - perhaps parks or playgrounds where children could frolic under blue skies? Even Liverpool footballer David Fairclough found time for leisure amidst his busy schedule. He delighted local youngsters with impromptu kickabouts on these very grounds – proof that sports can bring communities together. Travel back once more to witness Cantril Farm's humble beginnings on various dates throughout 1946. From April to October, construction workers tirelessly laid down bricks and mortar that would eventually transform into homes filled with laughter and love. And finally, let us not forget about the eight subways that were built as part of this grand project. Connecting different parts of the estate seamlessly while ensuring safety for pedestrians – they became lifelines linking neighbors together. Cantril Farm is more than just an address; it represents resilience, progress, and unity over decades gone by.