Wavertree Collection

NYC, Manhattan, South Street Seaport Pier 17, Tall Ship Wavertree

NYC, Manhattan, Seaport with Tall Ship Wavertree

NYC, Manhattan, South Street Seaport, Pier 16 & Tall ship Wavertree

Richmond Lodge, Toxteth, Liverpool
A sketch of Richmond Lodge - a home for pauper children opened at Wavertree in 1899 by the Toxteth Park Poor Law Union. Date: circa 1899

Horse bus, Durning Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, early 1900s

Horse tram, Wavertree Road, Liverpool, early 1900s

Horse tram, Liverpool, early 1900s

Botanic Gardens Liverpool early 1900s

Church ofs Bridget at Wavertree, Liverpool (engraving)
5204651 Church ofs Bridget at Wavertree, Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church ofs Bridget at Wavertree, Liverpool, Edward Arthur Heffer)

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh visits Martensen Street, Wavertree, Liverpool. 23rd February 1978

The Smallest House in England - Wavertree, Lancashire
The Smallest House in England - Wavertree, Liverpool, Lancashire - situated at No. 95 High Street, the house is only 6ft wide and was occupied until 1925

Liverpool L15 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Liverpool L15 8

William Walker, 1st Baron Wavertree
William Hall Walker, 1st Baron Wavertree (1856 1933), British businessman, politician, art collector, and an important figure in Thoroughbred racehorse breeding. Date: 1912

Children from Scholfield Home, Wavertree, at Conway
Children from the Scholfield Home, Church Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, play at sea nymphs on the beach on a trip to Conway in North Wales

Children at Scholfield Home, Wavertree, Liverpool
Children holding soft toys at the entrance to the Scholfield Home, Church Road, Wavertree, Liverpool. The home, originally opened in 1897 in the home of the Scholfield sisters was taken over by

Cottage Homes at Wavertee, Liverpool
Childrens houses at the cottage homes site opened by the Liverpool poor law authority at Olive Mount, Wavertree, in 1898. The homes housed pauper children away from the workhouse. Date: 1925

Liverpool Cottage Homes - Infants
A group of infants at the Liverpool Vestrys Cottage Homes, Olive Mount, Wavertree. The homes were erected in 1898 to house pauper children away from the workhouse. Date: 1908

Liverpool Cottage Homes - Girls drill
Girls perform a playground drill with sticks at the Liverpool Vestrys Cottage Homes, Olive Mount, Wavertree. The homes were erected in 1898 to house pauper children away from the workhouse. Date: 1906

Liverpool Cottage Homes, Wavertree
A general view of the Liverpool Vestrys Cottage Homes at Olive Mount, Wavertree. The homes were erected in 1898 to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Liverpool Cottage Homes - Seniors in Fancy Dress
A group of older children in fancy dress at the Liverpool Vestrys Cottage Homes at Olive Mount, Wavertree. The homes were erected in 1898 to house pauper children away from the workhouse. Date: 1908

Liverpool Cottage Homes - snow clearing

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Step back in time to the early 1900s in Wavertree, Liverpool, where horse-drawn buses and trams were the lifeline of transportation. The bustling Durning Road witnessed the clatter of hooves as a horse bus made its way through the streets, carrying passengers to their destinations. Meanwhile, on Wavertree Road, another elegant horse tram glided gracefully along its tracks. Liverpool itself was a city alive with these charming modes of transport during this era. Horse trams could be seen traversing various routes throughout the city, connecting different neighborhoods and providing an essential service for locals and visitors alike. One popular destination was undoubtedly the Botanic Gardens in Liverpool. In those early 1900s days, it was a haven of tranquility and beauty. Visitors would stroll through lush gardens adorned with vibrant flowers and towering trees while enjoying moments of respite from urban life. As we journey further into Wavertree's past, we catch glimpses of Richmond Lodge in Toxteth—a grand residence that stood proudly amidst its surroundings. Its architecture spoke volumes about an era long gone but not forgotten. Another historical gem etched into memory is the Church ofs Bridget at Wavertree—an enchanting sight captured forever in an engraving. This place of worship served as a spiritual sanctuary for countless individuals seeking solace or celebrating joyous occasions within its hallowed walls. The early 1900s were indeed a remarkable time for Wavertree—filled with bustling streets echoing with hoofbeats and picturesque scenes that have become cherished memories today. These snapshots from history remind us to appreciate our present while honoring our past—the stories woven into every street corner and landmark continue to shape our collective identity even now.