Liverpool & South West Lancashire FHS - Forum

I have had this inquiry sent to me

"I lived in bessemer street from 1937 At the bottom of Rankin Street no longer existing but running down to the iron bridge there was a wood and stone working yard. It cut/produced stone for the Anglican Cathedral. Can you give me the name and address of the firm? Thank you"

Can anyone assist

Kathyd

Hi Katie,

The 1938 Kelly's Directory, I can't seem to find much for Rankin St, at the end of Rankin St is/was Thornton Place, 14,16, 18, Thornton Pl was a William Thornton & Sons Ltd, Builders.

Thanks Bertie

I posted a link to the Forum so this man can see replies and hopefully he may join.

Cheers for that

Bert has the right answer there for this enquiry. My Mum lived around there she says they were a builders/masons/joinery.


Blue

It's great to have local knowledge, thanks for your input guys.

Blue