Liverpool Tales from the Mersey Mouth - A book by John Williams

"This is a wonderful collection of writings by John Williams. While it isn't specifically about the Beatles, they are clearly a part of the story, along with the very fiber and fabric of the city that influenced him and them as well. The pieces are short, well written and filled with a delicious sense of humor that shines in the titles as well as the essays." Jan Perry, Cincinnati Post
"John Williams writes in the language of Liverpool, a Scouse scribe who brings to life the people and places, inner thoughts and outer images, the vigour and vitality and essentially, the iron humour of a unique city." Bill Harry, founder of Mersey Beat

Liverpool Stories

Andrea Dankenbring from USA

wrote on December 30. 2003, 18:27: E-mail: skyerich at iwon.com

came upon your website as a result of my Dad's curiosity as to what the "Third Order of Carmelite Nuns" meant. thank you for sharing the beauty of Our Lord through poetry. God Bless you.

Robbie Roberts from United Kingdom

wrote on December 30. 2003, 15:45: E-mail: bodafon at aol.com

Only just found the site. It's really great I was at L'pool Wireless College 1939/40 - it was great. Also in L'pool for 4 days of May blitz 1941 - Not so great !!

George The Liverpoolcabby from Liverpool

wrote on December 29. 2003, 19:01: E-mail: george at liverpoolcabby.co.uk

All the best John or can you be any better?????????????

Doubt it. Have a great time.......

Gary Kewin from United Kingdom

wrote on December 28. 2003, 18:11: E-mail: gary at iomastronomy.org

Hi There

I am researching my Family tree & have found that a descendent of mine James Kewin used to THE vines in liverpool but when i am not sure can you help me

wendy from United Kingdom

wrote on December 28. 2003, 00:51: URL: http://web.ukonline.co.uk/wendy.murdoch/

very good website, enjoyed it very much, cheers

Angela from Cyprus

wrote on December 27. 2003, 18:00: E-mail: titina23 at spidernet.com.cy

Thanks for the latest tale John, enjoyed it

as usual, and a Happy New Year to you too !

( 84 people have signed this guestbook since October 31. 2003 )

Anne from Australia

wrote on December 25. 2003, 22:27: E-mail: annemarie at bigfoot.com.au

very merry christmas to you and your family, and all the readers.

Anne

Jim Roughley from Canada via Liverpool

wrote on December 24. 2003, 18:10: E-mail: james.roughley at sympatico.ca

John a merry xmas and a happy new year to you and all your family and to all your readers the same.

Jim.

Lowell O. Turner from USA

wrote on December 23. 2003, 23:32: E-mail: lturner2 at gmu.edu

URL: http://www.nyx.net/~lturner/

A simple and (from what I know) appropriate summation.

It is said (especially in my field of study - engineering), that the pioneers are the ones with the arrows in their backs. Red Foxx, Richard Prior, George Carlin, Robin Williams, all owe the slightly easier road to that pioneer.

A response is not necessary, but you were at the top of the google list when "Lennie Bruce" is typed. I learned today that the mayor of New York just pardoned Lennie on obcenity charges that he had been convicted of a few years before my birth.

Sam Brodie from United Kingdom

wrote on December 22. 2003, 10:54: E-mail: mach3 at blueyonder.co.uk

Kirkland's was my favourite bar in the seventies. Thanks for the reminder.

Sam

AWG KHAIRUDIN AWG BUAN from Malaysia

wrote on December 20. 2003, 06:36: E-mail: akhairudin at hotmail.com

nice to know you!

Alan Hodgson from United Kingdom

wrote on December 16. 2003, 21:36:

May I thank you for many hours of fun, reading your wonderful anecdotes and stories. As an ex sailor I have enjoyed the company of many 'scousers' and spent many a happy day in your wonderful city. Best regards Alan

gerry howard from USA via Liverpool

wrote on December 14. 2003, 03:55: E-mail: mergerho at optonline.net

great site john enjoy all your tales and memories

Angela Scott nee Griffiths from Australia

wrote on December 14. 2003, 02:28: E-mail: miangie at keypoint.com.au

Have only just found your site - WONDERFUL, lots of nostalgia from my working days in Tithebarn Street - happy days at lunchtimes at the Cavern, carry on with the excellent work for us patriots - again many many thanks and greeting to everyone.

George from Merseyside

wrote on December 13. 2003, 19:49: E-mail: george at liverpoolcabby.co.uk

another visit another gem (spam) many of them lad.............

Josie Schicker from USA via Liverpool

wrote on December 13. 2003, 19:28: E-mail: Scousefive at aol.com

John your Spam story was hilarious but true.

Josie

Marj from United Kingdom

wrote on December 13. 2003, 12:11: E-mail: marged36 at btinopenworld.com

Another great one John - but you missed a vital ingredient out of Brawn - SAWDUST!

Kay Davies from New Zealand via Liverpool

wrote on December 12. 2003, 08:01: E-mail: kaydavies at paradise.net

After spending ages sorting through a stack of rubbish bags in the search for a docket i had 'accidentally' thrown out, your story certainly struck home.we actually have quite a good re-cycling and rubbish system here in nz.we keep glass,plastic,paper,tins and cardboard in seperate containers and come rubbish day they are all collected and taken away seperately.once a year we have what is called inorganic collection.we can put out on the road any unwanted items as long as they are not dangerous and that too is collected after it has been well sifted through by passersby.it seems to be quite a good system as one mans rubbish can most certainly be anothers treasure.some collect tvs,others metal,others tyres and so on.we did well one year and found golf clubs,a vaccuum cleaner and a bbq!all outside one house.i am always amused at the houses where there is just one empty paint tin or a plastic plant pot.it's as if they have had to try so hard to please the collectors and just had to find something!we never have that problem.our rubbish usually consists of things like useless vaccuum cleaners and golf clubs that are definitely not an asset to any would be tiger woods!any further news with the book John?love Kay

Angela from Cyprus

wrote on December 12. 2003, 06:08: E-mail: titina23 at spidernet.com.cy

Again, a marvelous light hearted approach to something that we can

all relate to. I haven't laughed so much in ages when I read how you baited Dr. Diarrhrea. I have been tempted myself to reply to the 'enlarge your *****(something I wasn't born with). Not to mention the amount of platinum credit cards I'm offered, and Green cards. Thanks for the laugh 'Crowbar' Williams :)

Trixie Waddell from Yugoslavia

wrote on December 12. 2003, 02:21: E-mail: patrix at zoominternet.net

Hi, John ,,,I just LOVE your "IGORRA NIRV" That;s priceless,, How are THINGS going with you,, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

GOD BLESS xoxooxo TRIXIE ----IGORRA NIRV TO ,,,

Jim Roughley from Canada via Liverpool

wrote on December 11. 2003, 18:12: E-mail: james.roughley at sympatico.ca

John

that was great about the Spam, I've often thought about replying to those Nigerian Letters to tell them to get stuffed. Jimmy

Sonia from USA via Liverpool

wrote on December 11. 2003, 16:54: E-mail: Liverp2 at aol.com

Okay Mr Crowbar......'Show me the Money'

I loved it John. I also loved Brawn........sorry! I really did.

Bob Taylor from Canada

wrote on December 11. 2003, 16:21: E-mail: btaylor at ntl.sympatico.ca

John Another great story. Bob

Joan from USA via Liverpool

wrote on December 11. 2003, 15:11: E-mail: merseygal at comcast.net

John, you have just given me such a laugh as I have always wanted to reply to these scam letters and play a joke on them like you did. As always great stuff, keep on writing. All the best. Joan

joanne from USA

wrote on December 11. 2003, 14:23: E-mail: trubrit1 at msn.com

I live in north carolina now, but like just about every other ex-patriate I really miss home. I was there in 2000, and will return in 2004 (I hope). I have sent your addy to a friend of mine in leicester whose best friend while in the para's was a scouser and they are still in touch, he'll love it. he was the one who said I have a sense of humor like a scouser so all I can say is "it must be good" great to hear from you, keep up the good work..

Joanne

joanne from United Kingdom

wrote on December 11. 2003, 13:45: E-mail: trubrit1 at msn.com

i actually come from hove, in sussex, however, being a scouse you probably don't know about that area of the world. i do like your sense of humor and feel akin to most scouses 'cos i have a weird sense of humor too. ( i spell with an american accent, but still talk with an english one).

lizparkinson from United Kingdom

wrote on December 11. 2003, 12:21: E-mail: parkinsonliz at hotmail.com

wonderful I really enjoyed it, especially the bit about the scouse "stars" Have you seen the wonderful spoof photos of a plane at the airport up on bricks, and n office chair on bricks - relating to Liverpool I am actually a woolly back from St helens, but really love Liverpool and its people!! Liz

Julian from United Kingdom

wrote on December 10. 2003, 01:03: E-mail: upb at ofir.dk

I remember the wine bar Kirklands from the mid 70's. It was a great place. I've lived in Denmark for 20 years now, but some reminiscenses of Ireland strike a chord also.

Joseph.(Joe) Silcock from Canada via Liverpool

wrote on December 9. 2003, 20:59: E-mail: joissy at sympatico.ca

Just found your site. Having grown up in Liverpool you can imagine the joy I had reading it. As a kid with a family the size of a soccer team. Just how poor we lived. Still life was turned around on our arrival in Canada. However I will NEVER for get where I came from. God bless all Scousers.AND YOU TO JOHN

Bob Irwin from Merseyside

wro t e on December 7. 2003, 16:16: E-mail: irwinis at tiscali.co.uk

I got this website from a friend in Vancouver CANADA,

Del from Liverpool

wrote on December 6. 2003, 23:06: E-mail: degsie69 at yahoo.com

Loved the history of your DIY frolics, a good laugh, I have had a few of those 'non-lethal' electrocutions, they certainly tingle though, I think Rapid is great too, but check out Makro for the power tools, 1/2 the price!! Best wishes, Del

Mick from Liverpool

wrote on December 10. 2003, 20:05: URL: http://www.kirkbytimes.co.uk

Funny stuff about Hitler and how 'clever' him and his sick band of nutters were! Will bookmark the site and come back to read more stuff - I meant to go to bed early and found this. Damn you sir! Good luck, I think you'd write a great book.

john edwards from Liverpool

wrote on December 6. 2003, 01:04: E-mail: leightontrading at aol.com

excellent site my memories to share from the kop! a good 20 yrs worth

John F. Hope from United Kingdom

wrote on December 5. 2003, 12:38: E-mail: privateijohnhope at aol.com

URL: http://www.pijh.co.uk

A very good article. I recall those days well. My first ship was the MV NORFOLK out of L'pool. 1st night a fire, I remained asleep despite the alarm being above my head in the 4 up cabin. woops!

Vindi boy: R767650

Pat Carroll from Liverpool

wrote on December 4. 2003, 12:47: E-mail: patrick.carroll6 at btopenworld.com

Have only just been introduced to your site via a friend in Canada, Although I have left Liverpool many times for differant reasons, work,armed forces ect I always return to this great city. I look forward to viewing the whole site. Regards Pat Carroll

Wendy from Australia

wrote on December 4. 2003, 10:46: E-mail: sustainabilitynow at hotmail.com

I have lost my Mum and am missing her so much and can't bear that she is not around. Did a search on "fear of non-existence" and arrived at your site which was a pleasant surprise.

ken lee from USA via Liverpool

wrote on December 4. 2003, 04:04: E-mail: kenleecatering at yahoo.com

Wonderful words. There is little else I can add except those idiots are still in power and again many allow themselves to be conned into another world war.

Dave Thomas from United Kingdom

wrote on December 3. 2003, 17:16: E-mail: almar1920 at yahoo.com

Very enjoyable read - I was at Gilmoss from 1969 - 1971 - enough was enough! yes empathies all round there - amongst the x's I worked I did indeed work the belt - 1 and 1a as well as others - Seaforth being a favourite spot for terminating - happy days - best wishes - Dave

Gary Logue-murphy from Liverpool

wrote on December 3. 2003, 11:46: E-mail: garyloguemurphy at hotmail.com

Hi John only recently came across your site and find it very interesting havn't read the lot yet but what I have are similar to my own recollections of the Pool. I'm also from the Huyton area originally now living in Ankara --Turkey. Good luck with everything and look forward to reading the rest of the page, regards to all ----Mustafa the Scouce Turk.

Yvonne Child from United Kingdom

wrote on December 3. 2003, 10:36: E-mail: naughtyeve555 at aol.com

Have just read about your Hercules bicycle, the perils of, and goodness me, you've done it to me again John, I'm crying into me Lady Grey again! Not only losing your beloved bike but your Mother too! Oh dear! I shall be haunted with visions of a poor little scruffion now, in a fairisle tank top, spending Christmas on a farm without his Mum. Dare I ask what you received for Christmas THAT year? You really have a way with words! The emotion is electric! I think I'll just read one more .......................

G. Robinson from United Kingdom

wrote on December 2. 2003, 21:58: E-mail: grobinson905 at aol.com

I was on the Grafton the trip before you we ran to S.America for few months and went to the continent where they gave us the option of paying off in Falmouth as the ship was going on the Japan Aussie run for a long time so I paid off not wanting to be away for that long. I then joined the Broompark as it was supposed to be back for Christmas after three months. Thirteen months later I was on the 12to4 watch when a ship signalled, I think we were in the Pacific, and you've guessed it, it was the Grafton homeward bound. I eventually paid off after fourteen months so we did actually pass like ships in the night. I am writing my life in the MN for my grandchildren,(sanitised of course). All the best. I enjoyed your story and so did my grandkids as it touched my life as well George Robinson

mick murphy from Merseyside

wrote on December 2. 2003, 19:06: E-mail: soreknees2003 at yahoo.co.uk

great read that mate i used to sail for bluies in the late 60s and your descriptions of life on board brought back many memories ta la mick

Barb(aka Daxie) from Liverpool

wrote on December 2. 2003, 02:09:

Once again,a brilliant write........luv Barb xxxx

Tony McManaman from USA

wrote on December 2. 2003, 02:06: E-mail: Tony.Mac at att.net

Great story - brought back some memories!

I was at De la Salle from 1957 - 1962, when I bought myself out for ten pounds. I, like you, preferred to spend my time roaming the "great outdoors" rather than deal with those sadistic bastards they called brothers! My attendance record was probably as bad as yours, and I've never regretted it for a minute. I hated that school with a passion, and couldn't wait to get away from it. Been in USA for the last 30yrs, and anything I've achieved can never be credited to my days at DLS. Best Regards

pat from USA via Liverpool

wrote on November 30. 2003, 16:37: E-mail: patob at adelphia.net

love your stories, makes me wonder what my 4 brothers where up to in their travels in the merchant navy, in the 50s 60s and even the 70s

I left the pool in 1956 and allso have fond memories of my childhood, cheers pat

Sarah Rapley from London signed the guestbook on November 30. 2003, 15:58.

E-mail: honeydew at merseymail.com

Brenda Cooper from United Kingdom wrote on November 29. 2003, 16:19:

E-mail: brenda23c at aol.com

Hi John. Have shuffled back on this mortal coil!

Now catching up reading your site and it's great as per. Hope you and yours are o.k. regards Brenda.

joan williams-castillo from Liverpool

wrote on November 28. 2003, 22:24: E-mail: cstste at aol.comm

I was born & raised in Liverpool,came to the usa in 1959,have never forgot my heritage or roots,im proud to be a part of liverpool,& the wonderful people that went throughthe tribes & tribulations,as my family did, no one escaped the war with the Germans,nor did they escape the poverty we went through. There will always be a Liverpool, said the song there will always be an England,and the wonderful people who made and still are making it a city to remember and the people who lived there and made it what it is today, I am proud of all the people who where a deep part of the history of liverpool, and I hold them in my heart forever.

Alan Davies from United Kingdom

wrote on November 28. 2003, 17:33: E-mail: a.davies2 at blueyonder.co.uk

Hi,

I run a company on merseyside and we fit roller shutters, happily 99% are to industrial buildings, congratulations on a very good skit, and absolutely true! I couldn`t agree with you more, unfortunately though the "scum" win again, good luck with keeping your area "shutter free" Regards, Alan Davies.

Mary from Australia

wrote on November 28. 2003, 15:46:

Hi John,

Spent another happy hour on your site. Great stories. Cheers Mary

Terry Bridge from Canada

wrote on November 28. 2003, 03:23: E-mail: bridge6643 at shaw.ca

Hi,

Just thought I'd drop you a line after having read your accounts of childhood in Liverpool. I emigrated from there when I was nine with my parents, and moved to Vancouver, Canada. My dad had been a seaman and thought life would be better in Canada .I was born in 1952 and grew up on Salisbury Road in Everton. Funny thing is I still yearn for all things Scouse. Your articles have been a great read, really enjoyed them. I went home for a visit back in 1976, and sought out all things Beatle, had a great time but two weeks just wasn't enough. I plan on going back again within the next few years with my wife and children, who are now in their twenties, just to show them what all this Liverpool stuff is all about . Thanks again Terry

Keith inMaple Ridge Canada from United Kingdom

wrote on November 26. 2003, 16:20: E-mail: geetarman56 at merseymail.com

Good site.

chris and doreen ward from Australia

wrote on November 26. 2003, 13:36: E-mail: cdward6108 at hotmail.com.au

very nostalgic

Mike Fell from USA via Liverpool

wrote on November 24. 2003, 00:50: E-mail: mjwfell at aol.com

Thanks for the stories John, they bring back memories. I am an ex-Lairds man, a welder from the South Yard, great people - happy times.

Mike

Joanne Dilworth from England

wrote on November 23. 2003, 16:42: E-mail: pinkscouser at hotmail.com

liverpool is forever the greatest town in the world. I'm 16 and already no what ever path in life that I go down it will never lead me out of Liverpool. I'm truly proud of who I am and where I come from.

SHEILA from Canada via Liverpool

wrote on November 20. 2003, 06:06: E-mail: VALMAS at SHAW.CA

Great Site, I just read the match days, I lived in Skerries road in Anfield for 16 years, match day was always fantastic, we didn't need to go to the game, we could hear what was going on from the house, my friend Maria (Meehan) and I used to mind cars for people going to the match, we used to make quite a bit of money for a few hours on a Saturday afternoon. I have lived in Canada since 1981, but Liverpool will always be home. My son was only 2 when we left Liverpool, but he is a red hot Liverpool fan.

Elizabeth Price from Wales

wrote on November 19. 2003, 16:10: E-mail: liz.price at wordsworth.org.uk

My father John Price was a student of Arthur's in the sixties and I remember meeting him as a child I was also told some very amusing stories following drinking sessions they had - one in particular involving a buddist retreat, a ten pound note and a dodgy bet on a horse.

hazy from United Kingdom

wrote on November 19. 2003, 15:06: E-mail: duf at blueyonder.co.uk

Wow, I never imagined that I would hear the name Somali Club again. I was a regular during the late 70's and early 80's until it's demise. It was a truly wonderful place where many good times were had.

Margaret Hicks (nee Baines) from Canada via Liverpool

wrote on November 19. 2003, 01:51: E-mail: mhicks4 at ns.sympatico.ca

Hi John I have only just discovered your site and what a great time I had reading your stories. Keep up the good work I will be back again

celia crowder from Liverpool

wrote on November 19. 2003, 01:27: E-mail: sadhouseuk at hotmail.com

It's 1 o'clock in the morning, and I can't sleep. What better way to spend a sleepless night

angela from Cyprus

wrote on November 18. 2003, 06:54: E-mail: titina23 at spidernet.com.cy

You've done it again John !

wonderful story and the memory of the man who only wanted to know what was going on haunted me. Wondering who he was and what happened to him. Angela

aaron from Liverpool

wrote on November 15. 2003, 22:37: E-mail: scouse_azz at hotmail.com

hey i was looking at ya website and i thought that you would like to know that i live above the pub as my dad is the manager. e mail me back best wishes

aaron

Mike mitchell from United Kingdom

wrote on November 15. 2003, 16:37: E-mail: omickiam at btconnect.com

Came across your site as the name of Bent's came to me out of the blue. I live in Brighton but am a Scouser from way back and enjoyed ale when it was ale and not chemicals. Bent's was always a favourite as was Threlfall's in those dear dead days.

Be good and look after yourself. Mike

Tom&Chris Magness from Australia via Liverpool

wrote on November 15. 2003, 12:26: E-mail: tommagness1 at bigpond.com.au

Incredibly funny story John. I can't remember the railway sleeper keeping him warm, (Johnny), though I do remember him having a big pot of tea constantly on the boil over the open fire. When johnny left the farmhouse he said he would leave me his penknife,which he duly did, a present I treasured, but somewhere lost it along the way. I wish I knew what happened to Johnny, but like you never saw him again. Cousin Tom.

Hy Ramm from USA via Liverpool

wrote on November 14. 2003, 06:00: E-mail: hyramm at mac.com

From Liverpool to California

Debbie from Canada

wrote on November 13. 2003, 21:34: E-mail: chuckhong at shaw.ca

What can I say, Liverpool is one of my all-time favorite places, you fill my head with incredible sights, sounds and memories. Thank-you.

charlie from Europe

wrote on November 13. 2003, 18:06:

I h8 hitler

Catherine M. Connelly from USA via Liverpool

wrote on November 12. 2003, 23:44: E-mail: Elloluv97 at aol.com

Ah! Now this one got my interest right away.

Simon & Garfunkel Album, Bridge over Troubled waters' Is my all time favorite I handle that LP with kid gloves. They are appearing together again...Song in there.... I sure hope I get to see them. I did get to go and see Paul Simon's Graceland concert.

marina from England

wrote on November 12. 2003, 22:00: E-mail: sheerwater1 at optusnet.com

1958 Shotgun marriages were the norm.Ours.whisked to the register office no photos taken!No food, no cake, but my Dad had a bottle of whiskey..Thrown on a train without, our luggage. Went to London-to shy to go into our hotel..The Cumberland.Rang from across the road to see if they really?Expected us? Quizzed by the manager at (11pm)at our door? Because i had signed in as a Miss--by mistake. My parents had my marriage certificate miles away,so all i could do was show my ring and plead our case..? At midnight he kindly allowed us to stay.. Spent, 3 days in same clothes..Ate double -(full) breakfasts each,in bed everymorning;Life felt pretty good..Vowed to go back some day but never did. Returned to home town,with no where to live together,could not find even one room. Began to wonder what a baby was? 7 MNTHS later- shook-hands with my husband as he left me,as i went into labour for 32 hours..alone.3 children and 24 yrs of mayhemm , ------------------------------we divorced! Enjoying your stories so very true -Life has to be experianced to the full and lets laugh at the funny side of it and rememember special times, and people..M

Patricia Waddell from USA via Liverpool

wrote on November 12. 2003, 20:41: E-mail: patrix at zoominternet.net

Well done AGAIN John,, as always, I loved your story.

I'd just Love to pick up your BOOK !!!! Has anything NEW happened ????? Still praying for you,, GOD BLESS xooxox Trixie

patricia waddell from USA via Liverpool

wrote on November 12. 2003, 20:35:

Well done again John !!!Has anything NEW happened??

Loved your story, as always, Now I just want to be able to pick-up your BOOK!!!!,, God Bless xoxox Trixie

Jan Byron from England

wrote on November 12. 2003, 15:12: E-mail: Langdale34 at aol.com

Hello John,

I have read your tales...and am always in awe of your writings. A liverpool friend passes them on. It is such a delight to see in my emails, a tale from John. Thank you. Jan.

Sonia from USA via Liverpool

wrote on November 12. 2003, 14:49: E-mail: Liverp2 at aol.com

Thank you for a beautiful memory John. To anyone who feels guilty about ignoring a hobo on the streets of Liverpool rest assured I do believe he ended up at my house having a nice cup of tea, and sharing the little bit we had.

If they did not knock at the front door, I assure you my Mum found them, be it at a tram stop or in a street doorway. Or perhaps they found her, she was the world's worst 'finder of those in need' I think it made her feel good to not only share but to know someone at least had less than she did, or perhaps she felt guilty!

BOB from Australia via Liverpool

wrote on November 12. 2003, 08:13: E-mail: TRUCK210 at OPTUSHOME.COM.AU

any new's on the book yet, best regard's bob.........

Babs from Liverpool

wrote on November 12. 2003, 00:38: E-mail: Babs1940 at blueyonder.co.uk

Once again John,you speak the truth.....keep those words flowing,you have a wonderful gift....love Babs

Liam Shannon from Liverpool

wrote on November 11. 2003, 17:04: E-mail: liamshannon at hotmail.com

Just though that I would sign in - ex pupil 79 - 85 Enjoyed your tale

Alison Myers from England

wrote on November 11. 2003, 16:29: E-mail: bossbarmaid at hotmail.com

Hi John,

Only just discovered your website enjoyed everything I've read so far keep up the good work

bernard dodd from Liverpool

wrote on November 11. 2003, 11:07: E-mail: b.dodd at merseymail.com

Hi John, your absolutely right,the augustus john among others

bernie dodd

John Michael O'Hare from United Kingdom

wrote on November 10. 2003, 22:40: E-mail: john-michael at oharejnr.fslife.co.uk

Great site sir!! Great primary source material for quite a few local History assignments!! Being a teacher there is a lot for the kids to relate to and use for factual and empathetic study!!Your site is also a damn good read!!

bernard dodd from Liverpool

wrote on November 10. 2003, 21:00: E-mail: b.dodd at merseymail.com

Hi John Think your stories are fabulous. I was born and bred in Brownlow Hill Liverpool just up from the Adelphi hotel.

Peter Suchet from England

wrote on November 10. 2003, 18:46: E-mail: psuch at alemail.com

Sorry John, I forgot to mention that I'm also a mad Gooner - but please don't hold that against me!

Peter Suchet from Europe

wrote on November 10. 2003, 18:42: E-mail: psuch at alemail.com

Hi John,

Your half brother, Steve (a good friend of mine), recommended your site to me and I'm glad he did - I think it's excellent. Being Jewish, I particularly enjoyed your piece on Israel. I'm a regular visitor to the place and as coincidence would have it, was also in Eilat in 1978. I was there only last January visiting my son who was spending his gap year in Israel. Have you seen Eilat recently? My God, how it's changed!! Shalom, and keep up the good work! Peter.

Christian from Liverpool

wrote on November 7. 2003, 02:39: E-mail: keenan at liverpoolfc.net

Like the site! I am born and raised Liverpool. I am living in Cambridge now but I read these sites of a night as I get home sick.

I learnt a few new things about Liverpool. I enjoyed the perspective of the poetry. I like the subjective ways of seeing things and they are well written too, Nice one kidder, Christian

John Ashby from Canada via Liverpool

wrote on November 4. 2003, 04:59: E-mail: ashbyj at telusplanet.net

Match Days is exactly as I remembered it - and I don't want to even consider the option of a McDonuts at Anfield.

Shankly with arms raised after the Mighty Reds had clinched the title after a draw against Leicester on a red hot summers days.... yes, Those Were the Days, My Friend.. Great site. Best regards from a bloody freezing Canada !!

Erica Evans from United Kingdom

wrote on November 3. 2003, 22:24: E-mail: kittenweb at aol.com

Hello John

I know this is probably a very long shot, but I came across your site & I am keen tyo know if you can help provode some information I am trying to trace. I was adopted at 6 weeks old. I have managed to trace & meet my birth mother, & am now keen to try & track down my dad. By pure coincidence he worked as a bus conductor out of edge lane around 1964. His name was Thomas Nickson or Nixon. Apparently he was a short guy with receding hair. Do you remember him at all? Do you have any idea what happened to him? If you did know him, do you know his address at that time? Any information that you can provide would be very welcome. It would also be treated as confidential. Thank you for listening.

Graham Ellis from United Kingdom

wrote on November 3. 2003, 06:10: E-mail: graham at ellislms.fsnet.co.uk

Nice to read that you enjoyed my hometown of STONE

paul kelly from Liverpool

wrote on November 1. 2003, 23:22 : E-mail: scouse39 at ntlworld.com

Never been to your site before. Could not have put it better myself. Left "gods country" in 1971 to live in Manchester/Stockport for personal reasons. At 56 years old ,liverpool is still MY home. Our kids are all from stockport but they know where I belong !!! We took 3 of our grandkids to the albert dock, via the ferry, last week. We went on the open top bus tour and the "duck". What an experience for me. Saw things I never saw as a child. !! The greatest sight, as I still remember, is coming home from Ireland at about 6 in the morning..the Pier Head is "lit up" what a welcome home... anyway, must go. see you soon. 111

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