Historic Streets of Liverpool

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Receive newsletters with the latest news, sport and what's on updates from the Liverpool ECHO by signing up here This was a nostalgic song for Paul, who said that he used to change buses at Penny Lane when he was going to John Lennon’s house, so it’s an area he knew well.

Copies of Frith’s photographs proved immensely popular with the general public. Thanks to the rapid expansion of the Victorian railway system, Britons were now travelling in greater numbers than ever before, fuelling a huge demand for photographic souvenirs. The book brilliantly captures the intertwining elements of Liverpool’s history. The amount of information in the captions makes them almost more than mere captions. Some of the photos are rarities or otherwise unusual.Falkner Street was originally known as Crabtree Lane, but was renamed Falkner Street in the early to mid 19th century after Edward Falkner, who is rumoured to have raised a thousand men in under one hour for the defence of the town when the French threatened to invade.

In February 1971 the Daily Post said: “The Corporation have over two miles of walkways either under construction or in the planning stage. By 1976 there should be a quite impressive network of these pedestrian roads.” Paul and his family moved to 20 Forthlin Road when he was around 13 until he was famous! It was on this street that he honed his musical skills, collaborating with John Lennon and laying the foundation for his world-changing career. Hanover Street is one of the top streets in Liverpool thanks to the countless restaurants and bars that line the road. Bennison, a finely engraved large scale map, covering as far as Walton and Woolton and showing the names of property owners.

Discover the old streets

Estate plans, such as the Molyneux Muniments of 1769 – 90, are copies of the originals in the Lancashire Record Office and include such areas as Croxteth, Fazakerley, Toxteth Park and West Derby. The photos are in batches, so we see a couple charting the development of the Pier Head from the 1990s to today. We also see the Goree Piazzas from different angles, revealing the changing waterfront. There are explicit links between the captions, so this is much more than a scattershot ‘photo album’ approach.

Unearthed by our archives, Mirrorpix, many will remember how the area looked in these images, taken between 1980 and 1989.

First up, we have the stunning neoclassical masterpiece, the Walker Art Gallery. Here, you’ll find all sorts of classical art masterpieces, including an iconic portrait of King Henry VIII that you’ll surely recognise. As you walk down Slater Street, you'll notice a lot of the original Georgian terrace buildings are still there. If you've been on a night out in Liverpool, chances are you ladies have hobbled over these cobbles on your way to Concert Square. According to TripAdvisor, Hotels.com, and my own experience, the most popular street in Liverpool is Matthew Street. This iconic street is known for its lively nightlife, particularly its live music scene. The world-famous Cavern Club, where The Beatles first performed, is located on this street and draws visitors from all over the globe. What is the oldest street in Liverpool?