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Liverpool - Liverpool Lime Street
Liverpool - Liverpool Lime Street - Lime street - tram lines, Shops with Blinds to House at the end. Part of Box 62 Boswell Collection - Liverpool. The street was named for lime kilns owned by William Harvey, a local businessman. When the street was laid out in 1790 it was outside the city limits, but by 1804 the lime kilns were causing problems at a nearby infirmary. The doctors complained about the smell, and so the kilns were moved away, but the street name remained unchanged. Date: circa 1900
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Blinds Businessman Harvey Kilns Laid Lime Limits Lines Liverpool Named Owned Tram
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1. Title: "Liverpool's Lime Street: A Journey Back in Time" 2.. This evocative photograph captures the bustling atmosphere of Liverpool's Lime Street in the early 1900s. The scene is filled with a sense of industry and commerce, as trams glide smoothly along the tracks, their clanging bells signaling the arrival and departure of passengers. The shops lining the street are adorned with blinds, their windows shielded from the elements, while the end of the street is marked by a quaint, red-brick house. 3. Background: Named for the lime kilns owned by William Harvey, a local businessman, Lime Street was laid out in 1790, initially situated outside the city limits. However, the lime kilns, which were a source of employment and prosperity for the community, soon caused problems for a nearby infirmary due to their pungent smell. In 1804, the kilns were relocated, but the street name remained unchanged, a testament to the area's rich history. 4. Description: The photograph, taken circa 1900, offers a glimpse into the daily life of Liverpool during this period. The trams, which were a relatively new mode of transportation, had become an integral part of the city's infrastructure, connecting various neighborhoods and facilitating the movement of people and goods. The shops, with their blinds drawn, suggest a thriving commercial district, where merchants sold their wares to the local population and travelers passing through. 5. Conclusion: This photograph is a precious reminder of Liverpool's past, showcasing the city's industrial heritage and the transformation of its urban landscape. The image invites us to explore the stories of the people who once walked these streets, and to appreciate the resilience and adaptability of a city that continues to evolve and grow.
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