Knowsley Collection

The line of the new section of the M57 between Prescot (left) and Knowsley (right), East Prescot Road is shown on the left of the picture, 12th April 1973

Aerial view of M57 Motorway, The East Lancashire Road is seen (right) at the point where the motorway extension crosses at Kirby, the Cress Motel is seen bottom centre, 12th April 1973

Whiston Hospital Special Care Baby Unit open with l-r Sisters Carol Brennan, Dorothy McGregor and Staff Midwife Barbara Thompson on hand to answer questions. 5th October 1988

Dr. Steve Atherton and Mr P. J. Gill, Chairman of the health authority, with sister B. K
Dr. Steve Atherton and Mr P.J. Gill, Chairman of the health authority, with sister B.K. Thind at the official re-opening of the Whiston Hospital intensive care unit. 11th May 1982

St Chads Church in Old Hall Lane, Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside, England, is an active Anglican parish church, Thursday 16th March 1961

One of the two diesel locos that serve Kirkby Industrial Estate, Merseyside, Wednesday 7th September 1966

St Marys Church, Knowsley Parish Church, Knowsley Village, 27th December 1967

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

Alan Stubbs (left) and Lee Callaghan, pupils at Ruffwood Comprehensive School, and the car they are helping to make as part of the national Build A Car competition run by BP

Belton Road houses, Huyton. 10th November 1987

The Wingate Towers flats as seen from Liverpool Road. Huyton, Knowsley, Merseyside. 1st February 1976

The overgrown ski slope at Kirkby, 11 September 1975

Dominating the Kirkby skyline, the new artificial ski slope in Bewley Road, Friday 5th April 1974

Tower Hill Estate, Kirkby. Circa 1982

The shopping centre at Rainhill, Merseyside. 19th February 1968

Fisher Bendix Factory, Kirkby, workers vote overwhelmingly to carry on their occupation of the premises, Friday 7th January 1972

Fisher Bendix Factory, Kirkby, Under New Management, Monday 20th March 1972

A view from the top of the tower flats at Kirkby showing Ruffwood Comprehensive School in the foreground, St Chads church beyond and Liverpool on the skyline. 14th September 1966

Eccleston Street Prescot, Merseyside, which has seen the arrival of a new shopping mall and pedestrianisation. 19th June 1991

Prescot Shopping Arcade, Merseyside. 1st May 1990

"Tiny"the pygmy goat was an instant success when 800 children paid a visit to
" Tiny" the pygmy goat was an instant success when 800 children paid a visit to pets corner at Knowsley Safari Park

7 year old Nicky Wilson makes friends with Grumpy the sea lion at Knowsley Safari Park. Merseyside. 21st May 1992

The centre of Prescot, Knowsley, Merseyside. May 1976

St Michael, Huyton Parish Church, Huyton, Knowsley, 23rd September 1955

Kirkby Mill Dam, Kirkby, our picture shows, a miniature waterfall below the lock gates runs into a stream littered with rubbish, Circa 1950

Village School, Knowsley Village, 28th March 1950

Knowsley Road, Knowsley Village, showing the village green at the junction of School Lane, Knowsley, 24th March 1950

Tythebarn Lane, Knowsley Village, 24th March 1950

Writer and Illustrator Joseph Sharples instructs mums as well as first year pupils when he held a workshop for first year pupils at Knowsley Hey Comprehensive School. Knowsley, Merseyside

Attending the rededication service at St Bartholomew s, Church Road, Roby

Karen Wilson with Carl Graham (left) and John Bride, pupils at Ruffwood Comprehensive School, doing well for themselves at School. Karen has won a place at Kings College, Cambridge

A happy band of Kirkby Carers at their meeting. Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside. June 1989

Green Cross Code man Dave Prowse gives some local youngsters a hand crossing the track and the drill is just the same. Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside. 7th July 1982

Mill Farm Pond, Kirkby. 25th October 1985

Teacher Mr Stent with some of his sixth formers at Halewood Comprehensive who are off to University

Workers are proud to say "Made in Huyton"as Rita Canello holds up the first
Workers are proud to say " Made in Huyton" as Rita Canello holds up the first pair of trousers to come off the production line at the Wilson Road clothing factory of The Knowsley Garment

Pupils at St Brigids Catholic Primary School, Cantril Farm, Liverpool. 22nd February 1984

Head teacher Rita Shreenan with pupils at St Brigids Catholic Primary School, Cantril Farm, Liverpool. 22nd February 1984

Cantril Farm, Liverpool. 14th August 1982

Eccleston Street, Prescot, Knowsley in Merseyside. April 1975

Knowsley Gala Day, Haswell Park, in Cantril Farm. Pictured, fun on the ponies for these youngsters at the gala. 29th August 1977

The happy faces of the Knowsley Youth Choir, under the direction of Clare Morris at rehearsal. 13th September 1976

Mr Ian Kirby, who is in charge of the Knowsley Training Orchestra, with some of the young violinists. 13th September 1976

Knowsley Parish Church, with the green and war memorial in the foreground. Knowsley, Merseyside. May 1971

David Bellamy, Botanist, went back to nature in Knowsley, when he visited a famous local beauty spot to open the new visitors centre at Pex Hill, Cronton

Kirkby Ski Slope, February 1976

Kirkby Ski Slope, 10th June 1975

Schoolchildren using old Christmas cards to spread the message about recycling, they handed the cards to members of the Countryside Commission at the Boots store in Huyton, Friday 7th January 1994

Mr John McGuire points to flood damage to his kitchen. Tower Hill Estate, Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside. March 1977

Prescot old market hall which is to be demolished to make a picturesque square in the town centre, adjacent to the parish church. In addition, the houses on the right are to be pulled down

The entrance to the parish church and the old town at Prescot, which will be tidied up and will face the new square. Prescot, Knowsley, Merseyside. 15th October 1958

The old stocks in Cronton, Knowsley, Merseyside. December 1971

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

Kirkby Industrial Estate, Merseyside, Thursday 26th June 1975

Kirkby Town bus terminal in Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby, Saturday 24th December 1966. Also pictured, Westminster Bank

Kirkby Market, Merseyside, Wednesday 3rd December 1975

Allright and Wilson Chemical Factory, under construction on Kirkby Trading Estate, Kirkby, Thursday 18th October 1951

The Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park, 1860
1577560 The Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park, 1860; (add.info.: The Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park)

Bivouac of the volunteers at the close of the review, 1860
1577555 Bivouac of the volunteers at the close of the review, 1860; (add.info.: Bivouac of the volunteers at the close of the review.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers, 1860
1577554 The Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers, 1860; (add.info.: The Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Knowsley Road Stadium GTM - St Helens Rugby League
Knowsley Road in Eccleston, St Helens, Merseyside, was the home ground of St. Helens from 1890 until its closure in 2010

Knowsley Road Stadium - St Helens Rugby League
Knowsley Road in Eccleston, St Helens, Merseyside, was the home ground of St. Helens from 1890 until its closure in 2010

Prescot St. Helen's Road early 1900s

Whiston High Street probably 1930s

Sale of the Menagerie and Aviary at Knowsley (engraving)
1102282 Sale of the Menagerie and Aviary at Knowsley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sale of the Menagerie and Aviary at Knowsley)

The Memorial Chapel, Knowsley (engraving)
1613494 The Memorial Chapel, Knowsley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Memorial Chapel, Knowsley)

Knowsley (engraving)
1596589 Knowsley (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knowsley. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 August 1890)

Knowsley Hall (engraving)
818768 Knowsley Hall (engraving) by Pickering, George (1794-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knowsley Hall, the seat of the Right Honourable Earl of Derby)

Knowsley, the Seat of the Earl of Derby, KG (engraving)
1597005 Knowsley, the Seat of the Earl of Derby, KG (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knowsley, the Seat of the Earl of Derby, KG)

The Late Lord Derby, the Lodge Gate, Knowsley (engraving)
1104309 The Late Lord Derby, the Lodge Gate, Knowsley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Lord Derby, the Lodge Gate, Knowsley)

Sale of the Knowsley Menagerie (engraving)
1102323 Sale of the Knowsley Menagerie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sale of the Knowsley Menagerie)

The Earl of Derbys Menagerie, at Knowsley (engraving)
1102293 The Earl of Derbys Menagerie, at Knowsley (engraving) by Archer, John Wykeham (1808-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Derbys Menagerie, at Knowsley)

Knowsley (engraving)
1596590 Knowsley (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knowsley. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 August 1890)

Festivities at Knowsley (engraving)
1096140 Festivities at Knowsley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Festivities at Knowsley)

Bridge stresses - young engineering scientists from St Columbas Primary School, Huyton, with their teacher, Mrs Naomi Flynn

Vicarage Place, Prescot, Merseyside, next to the church. 19th June 1991

Dr Percy Percil keeps the locals amused at Kirkby shopping centre as they helped celebrate the Knowsley Arts Festival. 29th June 1996

Chef Graham Tinsley gives a slice of the Knowsley Safari Park 21st birthday cake to " Chota" the elephant. 13th July 1992

Knowsleys Festival of Sport and Leisure. Pictured, Kerry Hilditch and Margaret O Shea, from Halewoods Hilton Grace Youth Club. 18th May 1994

Jodie Crowley (10) who performed with the St Johns Community Dancers at the Knowsley Summer Festival, meets one of the other performers, an Indian Marionette. Kirkby Town Centre, Merseyside

The war memorial and parish church, Prescot, Knowsley, Merseyside. February 1958

Royal Ordnance Factory. Private M Webster with Private Elsie Bolton, both of Liverpool
Royal Ordnance Factory

A corner of the 800 acres Royal Ordnance factory and estate at Kirkby which the Government has offered to Liverpool Corporation for development as a new industrial estate. Circa 1945

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Knowsley, a vibrant town in Merseyside, England, is filled with rich history and diverse attractions. Dr. Steve Atherton and Mr P. J. Gill, Chairman of the health authority, along with sister B. K. , are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare at Whiston Hospital's Special Care Baby Unit. The community gathers at St Chads Church in Old Hall Lane for spiritual solace and reflection. Its stunning architecture stands as a testament to the town's deep-rooted faith. Kirkby Industrial Estate thrives with activity thanks to two reliable diesel locos that serve its businesses. These locomotives ensure smooth transportation of goods and contribute to the economic growth of Knowsley. Sports enthusiasts flock to Knowsley Road Stadium GTM - home of St Helens Rugby League team - where thrilling matches unfold amidst an electric atmosphere. The stadium has witnessed countless memorable moments throughout its storied history. Prescot St Helen's Road takes us back in time to the early 1900s when bustling streets were lined with charming buildings that exuded character and charm. It serves as a reminder of how Knowsley has evolved over the years while preserving its heritage. Whiston High Street offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the essence of life in Knowsley during the 1930s. The street was once filled with bustling shops and busy pedestrians going about their daily routines. Belton Road houses in Huyton stand proudly as symbols of community spirit and resilience. On November 10th, 1987, these homes weathered challenges together, showcasing unwavering unity among residents. Bewley Road boasts an impressive artificial ski slope that dominates Kirkby's skyline—a testament to Knowlsey's commitment to offering unique recreational opportunities for all ages. Fisher Bendix Factory holds historical significance as workers voted overwhelmingly to continue their occupation within its walls—an inspiring display of solidarity during challenging times.