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When kind-hearted cabbie Eddie takes African asylum seeker Ojo home for the weekend, his wife Margie packs her bags.
Jan 2, 2022 · Each episode dramatizes the story of the one of the families along a street in the North of England. Show Details: Start date: Apr 2006. End date: Aug 2009. Status: cancelled/ended. Network (s): BBC One ( UK) Run time: 60 min. Episodes: 18 eps. Genre (s): Drama.
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When Queen Victoria marked 60 years of her royal reign in 1897, Bold Street shown their support to the British monarchy by decorating the streets. The street proudly adorned the Union Jack and the Queen’s crown for her diamond jubilee, during a time when the Royal Family were held in high esteem.
Bold Street used to be known as ‘Rope Walks’, as it was laid out as a ropewalk, which was a long, thin area that was used in the manufacture of rope. People would measure the rope from the top of the street to the bottom, because it was the standard length needed for sailing ships – which is why it is central to the Rope Walks area. Even in 1910, B...
The above image if from a 1913 postcard, and was taken pre-world war I. Many people may be unaware that Bold Street was named after Jonas Bold, who was a slave merchant, sugar trader and banker, and became the Mayor of Liverpool in 1802.
Many people will know 74 Bold Street as Chez Le Coq, but the address was once the photography company Burrell & Hardman, which they first opened in 1923. Here you can see passersby looking at the window display to view their works. The above photograph was taken some time in the 1940s. However, as the company’s lease expired in 1948, we believe the...
Take a look at Bold Street following the Second World War. It appears life has returned to normal in the city, but at the top of the street St Luke’s Church is now a symbol of the destruction from the Liverpool Blitz 1941, which is why it is now called by many as the Bombed Out Church.
The nation celebrated when Queen Elizabeth II was crowned during her coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London, on 2nd June 1953 – including the city of Liverpool. Rejoicing at the appointment of a new Queen, Bold Street celebrated Her Majesty’s reign with amazing decorations that dominated the street.
Here you can see just how Bold Street, Berry Street and Renshaw Street looked back in 1956 – nearly 60 years ago! The image may seem a little eerie to those who know the area well, because you can’t walk down the street nowadays without seeing a considerable crowd or a plethora of cars.
You could not walk down Bold Street without enjoying the fresh scent of coffee, which came from Kardomah Cafe. You could walk the length of Bold Streetand still smell the rich aroma.
This amazing photograph shows a derelict Bold Street on a cold, Christmassy night in 1960, with festive lights illuminating the many stores and cafes along the high street. You never know, you might one day find yourself walking down a 1960s Bold Street, which is said to be a vortex, transporting people through time, as there have been six recorded...
From one festive photo to the next, here is Bold Street during Christmas 1972. Cars line the streets as the public commence with their festive shopping, whilst floral flowers and angels bring some festive cheer to Bold Street.
- Bold Street Coffee. But first coffee. Whether you’re on the go, looking for a spot to catch up with friends over brunch or need a space to answer emails, Bold Street Coffee is the one.
- Maray. Maray is a big favourite with the people of Liverpool hence why it has three branches- Albert Dock, Allerton and Bold Street. The restaurant serves food inspired by the flavours of the Middle East alongside incredible wine and bold, delicious cocktails.
- News From Nowhere. Selling books and promoting women’s rights – well, here’s a bookshop that can do both. The iconic Liverpool bookshop on Bold Street, News From Nowhere, has been at the heart of the city’s feminist movement since opening on May Day in 1974.
- LEAF. LEAF began as a small tea shop run by friends in a Liverpool city centre gallery in 2007, with the goal of bringing quality loos-leaf tea to the city in an intimate and bohemian space.
Jan 2, 2024 · Nestled in the heart of Liverpool, Bold Street is a vibrant tapestry of culture, history, and contemporary flair. It’s a place where indie boutiques stand shoulder to shoulder with eclectic eateries, each telling its own unique story.
It was a common threat used against children across the Palmetto State: either act right or you end up at the South Carolina Lunatic Asylum. Founded in the early 1800s, the facility sat on Bull...
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Jan 17, 2018 · She has written this article about a Women’s Centre WHISC (The Women’s Health Information and Information Centre) based in Bold Street, Liverpool, that supports those in need and have found themselves in Liverpool, often as seekers of asylum.
