The Ocean Monarch Fire 1848

The Ocean Monarch by Liverpool Marine Painter Samuel Walters 

who is buried at Anfield Cemetary

Do you have any information concerning the fire in Liverpool area back in about Nov. 29, 1848?  William Strand (my Great Grand-father) was a seamen on the vessel "New World" and assisted saving citizens on the vessel "The Ocean Monarch".  Any assistance on finding news articles and/or pictures would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Charlotte Thurlow

Portland, Oregon USA

Nelson Memorial Springfield Park

Dear Rob

I have 2 queries

1 Do you have a photo/info.on the obelisk in Springfield Park in Knotty Ash?

2 Any ideas about a shop, currently empty, in Bold Street.  I think it is no 69,  the upper floors are painted white with blue decoratons?

Will be very grateful

Fay Samuels.

Nelson Memorial Springfield Park

Exchange Flags Memorial

Rushworth`s Request for information

Dear Sirs,

I am a direct descendant of William Rushworth who founded the family organ building business in Liverpool in 1828. A few years later the business expanded into retail musical instruments. The business developed over the years and was very much part of the cultural and artisic life of Liverpool for many years. My brothers ran the business as the fifth generation, but sadly it closed a few years ago.

It has an interesting history and I am collecting as much material as I can find, with a view to writing a book about the family company and those who ran it. I have a reasonable amount of material but am making inquiries to see if I can find more. Do you have any material which might be relevant or ideas where I might find historical papers or other information about the business in Liverpool?

Any ideas you have which might help me in my search would be very much appreciated.

Kind regards,

Jonathan Rushworth

Wykes Court Dale Street

Hello Rob

I am looking for a house called Wykes Court that I believe was situated around Dale Street in the 1780`s.

Can you help with my enquiry.

Peter Johnston

Wykes Court

John James Audubon (1785-1851) , American Painter of birds

Hi,

I am researching the life of fellow American John James Audubon  (1785-1851) who was a painter of birds.  I am particularly interested in the time he spent in Liverpool and would be grateful for any information or leads you may be able to provide.
Happy New Year

Alb Watts-Johnston
New York
NY

 

Eastham Dock

Greetings from Victoria BC, Canada. I am doing research on my Father- in-law's war diary and I write you seeking information. According to his diary my Father-in-law shipped overseas from the Eastham Merseyside England in October of 1943. Would you have any information or could suggest any place where I might be able to gather information about this area in this time period. Pictures, news paper clipping or things of that kind would be most interesting.

Thank you in advance for any assistance you may be able to give me in my research. John.

Medrington's Ltd

I'm trying to find out where the Medrington's Ltd, 29 Bold Street, Liverpool catalogue might be held and whether it has been digitised. Gratefull for any advice you can give me. Thank you.

Mrs Joan Varley