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West Derby (/ ˈ d ɑːr b i / ⓘ DAR-bee) is a suburb of Liverpool, in the county of Merseyside, England. It is located east of the city and is also a Liverpool City Council ward . At the 2011 Census , the population was 14,382.
- The Landscape of West Derby
- Prehistory in West Derby
- Medieval West Derby
- The 18th Century
- The Residential Boom
- Becoming Liverpool
The natural landscape of south west Lancashire had an important effect on the origins and development of West Derby. The topography influenced its location, and still leaves clues in the layout of the suburb today.
A Bronze Age stone axe or hammer was foundon Clubmoor Recreation Ground when air raid shelters were built. Flint scrapers were found on the site of Elm House, on the outskirts of Old Swan near Edge Lane. And an adze was found north of Craven Wood, north of Croxteth Brook, in around 1930.
In the years after 1066 the history of West Derby is closely linked with the feudal system which came into force with William I’s reign. At the time of Domesday, West Derby had 6 berewicks, one of which was Liverpool. How many (or rather, how few) people lived in the place called Liverpool at his point will probably never be known. West Derby emerg...
The oldest detailed map of the area is a survey of the Molyneux estate from 1769. It shows Town Row with around half a dozen houses on it, with almost all other buildings clustered in the village centre. Although the map stretches to ‘Moss Lane’ (the future Queens Drive), there is little else in the built environment
When the 19th century began, West Derby was on the cusp of a transformation. Large houses would be built, as men and women of wealth moved out of the city centre and inner suburbs, as the latter became crowded with terraces. As late as 1825 the entrance to Croxteth Park was on Meadow Lane. In 1830 the Earl of Sefton bought two fields from the Marqu...
In 1835 a large portion of West Derby was taken into Liverpool, with the rest brought in in 1895. In 1871 the population was 50,681. This was the time when the first large houses were built. The suburb attracted international consuls, who built large houses on Eaton Road from the middle of the 19th century. The houses on Hayman’s Green date from th...
Nestled in the heart of Lancashire, this picturesque village offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. From delightful local shops and cozy cafes to scenic trails and cultural attractions, West Derby has something to captivate every visitor. Plan your visit and uncover the enchantment that awaits you in West Derby.
West Derby through time. West Derby is now part of Liverpool district. Click here for graphs and data of how Liverpool has changed over two centuries. For statistics about West Derby itself, go to Units and Statistics.
4 days ago · The old-fashioned village of West Derby still presents a countrified aspect in spite of the advent of electric cars, and clusters principally about the gates of Croxteth Park. The open ground is chiefly pasture, but crops of corn and potatoes are raised in a loamy soil.
"WEST DERBY, a chapelry in the parish of Walton-on-the-Hill, in the county of Lancaster, 4 miles N.E. of Liverpool, and 4¼ W. of Prescot. It contains Kensington, Stanley, Knotty Ash, and other hamlets, including many handsome residences of the Liverpool merchants.
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Apr 29, 2001 · Located in: Liverpool metropolitan borough. West Derby (Ward, United Kingdom) with population statistics, charts, map and location.
