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  Croxteth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Croxteth is a suburb of Liverpool, on Merseyside and a Liverpool City Council Ward.
The suburb is adjacent to Croxteth Hall, the former home of the Earl of Sefton, and close to West Derby, another suburb that predates Liverpool, being recorded in the Domesday Book.
The first tranche of housing in Croxteth was built to rehouse families from the Scotland Road area of the City that was subject to mass demolition during the contruction of the second Mersey Tunnel.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Croxteth   (335 words)

  
 BBC - Liverpool - Local History - Mersey Times - Blackmoor Park School - History of Croxteth Hall
The last lord of the manor died in 1972 and left no heirs so now it is cared for by the council.
Croxteth Hall was the home of the Earls of Sefton whose family name was Molyneux.
Croxteth Park was the seat of the Earls of Sefton for over 400 years.
www.bbc.co.uk /liverpool/localhistory/mersey_times/issue_05/croxteth_hall/history.shtml   (245 words)

  
 Liverpool Culture 2008   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
To be shot in Liverpool and Avignon, "Croxteth Hall and the French Connection", looks at the life of Raymond Lempereurs, chef to the last Earl of Sefton.
It traces the life of M. Lempereurs and Croxteth Hall from the roots of the Molyneux family (Lords of Sefton) through to links with William the Conqueror and ancient Normandy, to Avignon, central Italy and back to Croxteth Hall.
Croxteth Country Hall and Park is open to the public every day, from 10.30am to 5pm.
www.liverpoolculture.com /get-news-and-events/news_detail.asp?ID=502   (594 words)

  
 Liverpool City Council Croxteth country park
Croxteth Hall and Country Park is at the heart of what was once a great country estate stretching hundreds of square miles and was the ancestral home of the Molyneux family, the Earls of Sefton.
There is a tremendous variety of events at Croxteth throughout the year; something for all the family.
Many schools visit Croxteth Hall and Country Park to take advantage of its award winning, wide ranging education programme.
www.liverpool.gov.uk /Leisure_and_culture/Parks_and_recreation/Parks_and_gardens/Croxteth_Hall_and_Country_Park/index.asp?mode=text   (179 words)

  
 GENUKI: Croxteth Park, Lancashire genealogy
Ask for the gazetteer for a calculation of the distance from Croxteth Park to another place.
In 1835 Croxteth Park was a township in the parish of Huyton.
For probate purposes prior to 1858, Croxteth Park was in the Archdeaconry of Chester, in the Diocese of Chester.
www.genuki.org.uk:8080 /big/eng/LAN/CroxtethPark   (222 words)

  
 The Telegraph - Calcutta : Sports   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Croxteth (Liverpool): At Bargain Booze the bottles are all behind partitions of the sort that protect cab drivers from violent passengers.
Where Wayne Rooney went to school in Croxteth, in the suburbs of Liverpool, the teachers doubtless struggle daily against poverty and petty crime.
To the children who have missed out on the chance to be coached or encouraged by Croxteth’s most famous son, it says that Rooney is somehow unworthy of their time, and can be watched in England colours but not admired.
www.telegraphindia.com /1050505/asp/sports/story_4695434.asp   (833 words)

  
 Prehistoric Merseyside - Croxteth Park
In 1992 it was learnt that a prehistoric site, 6000 or 7000 years old on farmland in Croxteth Park was to be destroyed for a housing development.
The camp lies in the valley of the Croxteth Brook.
The pollen shows that Croxteth Park was surrounded by dense woodland, including oak, alder, hazel and elm trees.
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk /liverpoollife/archaeology/fieldarchaeology/prehistmrsycrox.asp   (415 words)

  
 John Davies - Articles
Henry IV granted Croxteth Park to Richard Molyneux in 1446 and the family were made Earls of Sefton in 1771.
Recent archaeological evidence demonstrates that from prehistoric times the area of Croxteth Park was surrounded by dense woodland, including oak, alder, hazel and elm trees, and was a rich source of food for hunter-gatherers.
The expansion continued post-WW2 with Croxteth and later, in the grounds of Croxteth Hall, the vast Croxteth Park housing estate.
www.johndavies.org /articles/article_05_08_landscape.html   (1530 words)

  
 Regia Anglorum - Croxteth 2005
Access for vehicles could not be easier, but LHE vehicles will not be able to park very close to the site during the day due to the idyllic setting.
Croxteth Park is not far from the centre of Liverpool and has all the expect facilities within walking distance.
Croxteth Park is in the outskirts of Liverpool.
www.regia.org /reenact/croxteth2005.htm   (742 words)

  
 Croxteth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The last works on the hall were completed in 1902.
Home of the Earls of Sefton for over 400 years, Croxteth Hall has had a relatively quiet past.
Inexplicably, items have disappeared, oil lamps have fallen over and smashed for no particular reason, and film crews have all been spooked on the Croxteth Hall grounds.
www.livingtv.co.uk /mosthauntedseries4/loc_croxteth.html   (292 words)

  
 Croxteth Hall
Standing now in a large country park, Croxteth Hall shows fine examples of building work from the reigns of Queen Anne and of Edward VII.
In 1702 the Molyneux family – second only in importance to the Earls of Derby – moved to croxteth and built the striking red brick west wing which has a splendid central doorway with trophy of arms above.
Although tickets may be available on the day, numbers are limited and visitors are advised to purchase their tickets in advance.
www.getoutguide.co.uk /attractions/attractions/croxteth_hall.htm   (255 words)

  
 Croxteth Park 10k
Working with our partners Myerscough College and Croxteth Country Park, we once again look forward to welcoming our many supporters to enter this year's event
This popular event will once again be held on the roads and paths within the park over the usual three lap course.
We are grateful for the support and sponsorship of Myerscough College and the help and support from the staff at Croxteth Hall, their support makes this event happen.
www.lps-athletics.co.uk /promotions/10k_info.htm   (94 words)

  
 The Local Government Reorganisation (Croxteth Hall and Park) Order 1989
The text of this Internet version of the Statutory Instrument which is published by the Queen's Printer of Acts of Parliament has been prepared to reflect the text as it was Made.
Where you see a "continue" button at the bottom of the page of text, this indicates that there is another chunk of text available.
The Local Government Reorganisation (Croxteth Hall and Park) Order 1986 (S.I. 1986/573), which vested the Hall and Park in the Residuary Body, is revoked.
www.opsi.gov.uk /si/si1989/Uksi_19890224_en_1.htm   (682 words)

  
 Risk Assessment
To deliver to the athletes a safely planned and organised series three 5k-road races that meet all the standards of safety applied to all public events in the City of Liverpool.
The Races in Croxteth Park is not subject to a Licence but the Event Organiser with the assistance of Liverpool City Council Croxteth Park Staff undertake to plan and manage the event, along with any recommendations of the Croxteth Park Event Manager, as if a licence were in place.
Any escalation in the severity of a hazard or the discovery of a new hazard must be reported to the Event Manager or Security Staff at Croxteth Hall.
www.lps-athletics.co.uk /promotions/5krisk_assessment.htm   (592 words)

  
 Croxteth Community Comprehensive School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Croxteth Community Comprehensive School is situated on the Croxteth housing estate, built by Liverpool Corporation in the early 1950s.
Apart from the new teaching block, there have been other recent improvements on the Parkstile site, with the opening of a new science block in September 1997 and a sports hall in April 1999.
Croxteth Community Comprehensive School was inspected under Section 9 of the Education (Schools) Act 1992 by a Registered Inspector and a team of inspectors in November 1993.
www.ofsted.gov.uk /reports/104/104695.htm   (4616 words)

  
 Ofsted – Reports Section
Croxteth Community Comprehensive School is a secondary school and sixth form for boys and girls.
The age range of the pupils is 11-18.
Croxteth Community Comprehensive School was inspected on 16 Sep 2002.
www.ofsted.gov.uk /reports/index.cfm?fuseaction=summary&id=104695   (196 words)

  
 index.htm
Historic Croxteth Hall is at the heart of what was once a great country estate stretching over hundreds of square miles and was the ancestral home of the Molyneux family,
The estate's 900 year history is interwoven with the development of Liverpool and beyond.
Since then it has undergone a major programme of development and is managed as Croxteth Hall and Country Park by The City of Liverpool Leisure Services Directorate and attracts thousands of visitors every year.
www.angelfire.com /my/croxtethFriends   (364 words)

  
 Croxteth Hall & Country Park (Merseyside) - © Gardens-Guide.com - OPEN GARDENS UK & Ireland - Features, ...
Croxteth Hall & Country Park (Merseyside) - ©; Gardens-Guide.com - OPEN GARDENS UK and Ireland - Features, Admission, Maps, History, and Local Amenities
The high walls provide a sheltered environment to grow vegetables, soft fruit etc. but also have colourful borders of perennials, an organic plot and greenhouses with tropical plants and cacti.
The garden traditionally supplied produce to Croxteth Hall, just next to the garden.
www.gardens-guide.com /gardenpages/_0226.htm   (261 words)

  
 LANCASHIRE - LoveToKnow Article on LANCASHIRE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
In 1456 the head of the family was created a peer by the title of Baron Stanley and in 1485 raised to the earldom of Derby.
The Molyneuxes of Sephton and Croxteth are probably descended from William de Molines, who came to England with William the Conqueror, and is on the roll of Battle Abbey.
In 1628 Sir Richard Molyneux was advanced to the peerage of Ireland by the title of Viscount Maryborough, and in 1771 Charles, Lord Maryborough, became earl of Sefton in th~ peerage of Ireland.
www.1911ency.org /L/LA/LANCASHIRE.htm   (6859 words)

  
 VisitBritain : Croxteth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The estate has three main attractions - The Historic Hall, Croxteth Home Farm and The Victorian Walled Garden.
Just outside of Croxteth Park by West Derby Village you will find cottages that date back to 1861 and are made with red brick and a lovely Victorian brickwork design.
Opposite you’ll find West Derby church which was built in 1853 by Sir George Gilbert Scott for the princely sum of £12,000.
www.visitbritain.com /VB3-es-MX/destinationguides/england/englandsnorthcountry/North_West/Destinations/croxteth.aspx   (141 words)

  
 Croxteth Hall & Country Park - Visit Liverpool
Croxteth Hall and Country Park - Visit Liverpool
The estate has three main pay-in attractions - The Historic Hall, Croxteth Home Farm and The Victorian Walled Garden.
Croxteth hall is located at the end of this road.
www.visitliverpool.com /displayProduct.asp?productKey=7413   (245 words)

  
 Merseyside Police in Liverpool North: Neighbourhoods: Policing Croxteth, Norris Green & Clubmoor
I am Louise Harrison, the Neighbourhood Inspector for Croxteth, Norris Green and Clubmoor.
My role is to ensure that Policing services are targeted at agreed priorities and these are not just police led priorities.
One of my main priorities is to co-ordinate the work of other partner agencies in order to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour to make our Neighbourhood a safer place to live, work and visit.
www.merseyside.police.uk /html/livnorth/neighbourhoods/e8/inspector-intro.htm   (117 words)

  
 The Croxteth Ball of Light Incident
MARA has obtained three and a half minutes of good quality video footage of a ball of light (BOL) UFO.
The incident took place between 10:31 pm and 10:35 pm on the 31st July 2001 in Croxteth Park Liverpool.
The witnesses described a ball of light which rapidly changed brightness as if it was rotating very quickly.
www.mara.org.uk /CroxtethBOL.htm   (2680 words)

  
 English River Website - Amine Litter
""21389 Wise Croxteth" -- H.C. Shannon, Goldsboro, N.C. Breeder, Hon.
The total number of field trial winners that he sired amounts to four, which is the same as "Bang-Bang's", with all hif opportunities.
His daughter "Amine", out of "Beulah", carried on his blood when bred to "Croxteth" by producing three winners...
englishriverwebsite.com /PointerHistory/Pedigrees/amine_litter.html   (251 words)

  
 BBC - Liverpool - Local History - Mersey Times - Blackmoor Park School - Test yourself about Croxteth Hall
See if you're right by clicking on the button.
The Queen Anne wing was constructed in 1979
Croxteth was a huge forest about 1000 years ago.
www.bbc.co.uk /liverpool/localhistory/mersey_times/issue_05/croxteth_hall/quiz.shtml   (54 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Sebastian Redford
When he died (1748), a Protestant succeeded, the chaplaincy lapsed, and Redford had, as he says, "to rue the ruin" of his former flock.
He was next stationed at Croxteth, the seat of Lord Molineux, where he published "An important Inquiry; or the Nature of Church Reformation fully considered" (1751).
The book was a success, but the excise officers seized and destroyed 400 copies, the last half of the edition.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/12687a.htm   (228 words)

  
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Croxteth Myra (1399) Croxteth Nancy (1456) Croxteth Pauline (1552)
Croxteth Rachel (1661) Croxteth Siobahn (1745) Croxteth Tara (1814)
Croxteth Francesca (GRA055) Croxteth Olivia (GRA144) Croxteth Ruby (GRA162)
www.irishmoiledcattlesociety.com /Regions/north.htm   (255 words)

  
 Liverpool Conference Centre - Croxteth Hall & Country Park - Visit Liverpool   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
A modern conference venue has been skilfully integrated in the elegant Edwardian setting of Croxteth Hall, making it the perfect location for a meeting, presentation or function.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
If you need help organising your conference, then one of our partners will be able to assist you.
www.visitliverpool.com /displayProduct.asp?productKey=18021   (315 words)

  
 The Scotsman - Sport - Football - Symphonies ring out for St Wayne of Croxteth   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Symphonies ring out for St Wayne of Croxteth
JUST when you thought you had heard it all, the Wayne Rooney phenomenon took on a new dimension yesterday when the England striker was canonised in a private ceremony in the centre of Lisbon.
Pele and Diego Maradona were heard to murmur "we’re not worthy" as St Wayne of Croxteth eschewed his usual circuit training routine to perform a few tricks with loaves and fishes, before ending world poverty and closing the holes in the ozone layer.
thescotsman.scotsman.com /football.cfm?id=722352004   (749 words)

  
 Merseyside Police in Liverpool North: Croxteth, Norris Green & Clubmoor neighbourhood
Merseyside Police in Liverpool North: Croxteth, Norris Green and Clubmoor neighbourhood
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Please use the route finder for directions to this police station.
www.merseyside.police.uk /html/livnorth/neighbourhoods/e8   (79 words)

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