Everything about Toxteth Park totally explained
Toxteth is an
inner-city area of
Liverpool,
Merseyside,
England. It is located to the south of the city, bordered by Liverpool city centre,
Edge Hill,
Wavertree and
Dingle.
History
Etymology
There is some ambiguity as to the origin of the name. One theory is that the etymology is "Toki's landing-place". However, Toxteth is mentioned in the
Domesday Book of 1086, and at this time, it appears as "Stochestede",
for example "the stockaded or enclosed place", from the
Anglo-Saxon stocc (German
stock) "stake" and Anglo-Saxon
stede (German
stadt) "place".
The Manor
Before the time of the
Norman Conquest, Toxteth was divided into two
manors of equal size. One was owned by Bernulf and the other by Stainulf. After the conquest part was granted by Count
Roger of Poitou to the ancestor of the
Earl of Sefton. From this time to about 1604 the land formed part of
West Derby forest. The boundaries of the manor are described in the perambulation of 1228 as follows, "'Where Oskell's brook falls into the Mersey; up this brook to Haghou meadow, from this to Brummesho, following the syke to Brumlausie, and across by the old turbaries upon two meres as far as Lombethorn; from this point going down to the "waterfall" of the head of Otter pool, and down this pool into the Mersey.
In the 18th and 19th Centuries, as Liverpool expanded the ancient park of Toxteth was gradually urbanised. Large
Georgian and
Victorian houses were built, especially along the tree-lined Princess Road/Avenue Boulevard area, and the district quickly became home to the wealthy merchants of Liverpool. Toxteth features many fine examples of
Georgian architecture, including many fine examples of buildings constructed for ritual use. Due to all of the Georgian architecture it's known as "The Georgian Quarter."
Toxteth is the home of the last remaining significant part of the
Liverpool Overhead Railway, the underground sections of the Park Road station at the end of the railway's south extension tunnel.
Liverpool's post-
Second World War decline took its toll on Toxteth. Continued rises in unemployment in the city, lack of government action, and general poverty, led to the
Toxteth riots that took place in July 1981, for which the area is probably most famous.
Immigration and 1981 Riots
Mass immigration to Toxteth has taken place from the 1950s to the present day, mostly from the
Indian sub-continent,
Africa and the
Caribbean. In July 1981, the
Toxteth riots took place, in which dozens of young males, both
black and white, caused a great deal of damage and many injuries because they objected to
stop and search, and police brutality, in what by then had become a high-crime area.
Smithdown
Smithdown, referred to as
Esmedune in the Domesday Book, and variously as
Smededon,
Smeddon,
Smethesdune,
Smethedon,
Smethdon,
Smethden,. The Welsh Streets had been one of Liverpool's popular landmarks.
Attractions
Transport
The closest railway station is
Brunswick, located on the border of Toxteth and Dingle. Regular
Northern Line trains depart for Liverpool city centre,
Southport and
Hunts Cross. The trains are operated by
Merseyrail.
Famous people
Victor Anichebe, footballer.
Ian Callaghan, footballer.
Alex Cox, filmmaker. Cox was responsible for the films Repo Man, Sid and Nancy, and Revengers Tragedy.
Robbie Fowler, football player.
Howard Gayle, former Liverpool FC player. Most famous for his performance against Bayern Munich during the semi-final second-leg of the 1981 European Cup championship.
Niall Griffiths, author.
William Patrick Hitler Nephew of Adolph Hitler .
Jeremiah Horrocks, astronomer. First to observe the Transit of Venus. A plaque dedicated to him can be found in Toxteth Ancient Chapel.
Holly Johnson, former lead singer of Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
Mark Moraghan, an actor. Best known for roles in Holby City and Where the Heart Is.
Purple Aki, urban legend.
Willy Russell writer and playwright.
Herbert Louis Samuel, the first Viscount Samuel of Mount Carmel and of Toxteth, who became the first Jewish Home Secretary.
The Real Thing, soul band of the 1970s/1980s still active today.
Ringo Starr, Beatle and also well-known as the voice of Thomas the Tank Engine, was born in 9 Madryn Street, Toxteth and lived in Admiral Grove (a minute walk away) from age 4 until he became famous in The Beatles.
Allan Ivo Steel (1892-1917) was born in Toxteth and was an English cricketer.
Curtis Warren, drug baron.
Fictional people
Toxteth O'Grady, a fictional American, famously referred to in the classic 1980s BBC TV comedy, The Young Ones.Further Information
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