Further to my post about a fortnight ago the remaining pieces of the water fountain have now been installed (it was last Sunday actually). I took these photos on a rather grey and damp early Monday … [Read more...]
Water Fountain Is Back
The water fountain that was taken away on the back of a lorry in February is now back in place on the promenade at the bottom of Hoyle Road. You'll notice it's no longer black and yellow and … [Read more...]
Hoylake Waterfront Regeneration
I spent half an hour in Melrose Hall on Tuesday afternoon viewing the presentation of the proposals for the redevelopment of the Hoylake and Meols waterfront. It's my understanding that the designs … [Read more...]
Wanted: Old Water Fountain Photos
The Liverpool Echo reports that Wirral Borough Council are searching for old photos of the water fountain that I blogged about the other day. Wirral Council would like to hear from anyone who has … [Read more...]
Water Fountain Restoration
I happened to be walking by the location of Hoylake's Victorian water fountain opposite the Community Centre when I noticed it had been removed: As you can see, it's on the back of a lorry. I … [Read more...]
Old Sandstone Wall Damaged
The old sandstone wall that marks the boundary of the new McCarthy & Stone development in King's Gap was evidently damaged over New Year. Let's hope it's repaired. … [Read more...]
Hoylake Gets New Sculpture
To compliment the main sculpture on the roundabout, Hoylake now has a second sculpture sitting by The Quadrant. … [Read more...]
Hoylake Chosen As Park Window
Hoylake has been chosen along with five other Wirral locations as a window in the Mersey Waterfront Regional Parks strategic framework. Here's what they say about the regional park: The Park spans … [Read more...]
The Model Boat Pool Has Been Drained
Not something that you see that often, the model boating lake (pool) has been drained for some reason? And one little fella didn't make it unfortunately! … [Read more...]