Willliam and Jane O'Donnell

(©2020 Pete Ryan)
William and Jane O'Donnell at their home in Lawrence Gardens in 1970.  This photograph is by Bernard Fallon and was included in an exhibition of the photographer's work at the Conservation Centre in 2008.  It also featured in his book Bernard Fallon's Liverpool: Photographs 1966-1974. The family of the late William and Jane had no idea that such an image existed until the publication of the book.

Rachel Street Day Out 1947

(©2020 Pete Ryan) This is a day out for the residents of Rachel and Dryden streets in 1947.  I am told that it was an annual 'charabanc'  outing for families in Rachel/Dryden streets.  My uncle remembers the luxurious seating on the coach and the heady smell of orange peel and chocolate with a hint of cigar smoke.  Do you know anyone on the photograph?

All Souls RC Church, Collingwood Street

(Image ©LRO)

(©2020 Pete Ryan) This is All Souls RC church in Collingwood Street, Liverpool. It was built in 1876 and was used as a mortuary. It was demolished in 1967 to make way for the Kingsway Tunnel. Just to the right of the picture is All Souls primary school and the small building to the left of the church is the priest's house. ©2020 Pete Ryan