tarboat's photos with the keyword: crosby

The decoration on this commercial block is a bit above the ordinary. I wonder if this came from the Bispham Hall Brick & Terracotta Co at Billinge near Wigan.

The houses on Rossett Road in Crosby nearly all had carved heads over the doorways when first built. Whilst some have been obliterated over the years, there are still eighteen survivors. The image is laid out with those on the north-west side of the road in order at the top with the south-east side in order at the bottom. Best viewed large .

Crown Buildings in Crosby is much more extensive than appears in this view. The building stretches around two more corners in a symmetrical design with a whimsical tower at each end. The terracotta decoration is restrained and adds much to the attractiveness of the design.

Bathing cap and armbands at Anthony Gormley's 'Another Place' on Crosby beach.

A few of the Anthony Gormley "Another Place" cast iron statues on Crosby beach. Seen on a trip to look at the brick rubble bank along the coastline just north of here.

In 1942 Liverpool had suffered heavy bombing and large amounts of material from both housing and docks had to be cleared up quickly. It was decided to take the rubble to Crosby where it was tipped along the beach as coastal protection. Subsequently more tipping has taken place to form a brick beach of well over a mile in length. This is a fascinating place to wander about with plenty of opportunity to find the products of long forgotten brickworks across north-west England and north Wales.

Statues from Anthony Gormley's 'Another Place' on Crosby beach. I like the view in this direction because of the industrial background, comprising the Seaforth container terminal, which adds a lot to the overall atmosphere.