Blitz beach Liverpool

[@martinahardaker8739]

Very rarely do you see anything about Liverpool during the Wars on main stream media. In fact Bootle was the most bombed out borough in the UK., due to it's close proximity to the docks. 89% of properties sustained some level of bomb damage.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks for your comments Martina

[@johnmcdermott5505]

I only did a few years of school in Liverpool but no class ever talked about the amazing history of the city. Thanks to KZbin I have learned more in the last few years than in the previous fifty.

[@garypring2658]

@martinahardaker8739 because London is the capital and a shit then and still they get all the world war covage and fk the rest of the country that was bombed during liverpool bootle as it had docks and still does other city's was bombed as well coventry and many others all the films that was the solders are all cockneys no scouser those from Manchester And from across Yorkshire and Scotland I won't say north Wales as they had lentins light to guide the German bombers around there coast to come and bomb Livrpool and bootle docks no wonder I hate north Wales for that and the shit weather we get comes from there. The shower of inbred sheep snagging wander that's just the woman lol And the solders from the north east and across Scotland and south Wales and the British part of ireland To all the fallen or world war 1 and 2 out side and the city's out side London except north wales

[@frankhornby6873]

“I was born in Liverpool in April 1949...almost 4yrs to the day of The May blitz.....I’m so lucky to have missed that devastating time of Liverpool’s history....I wrote a poem in a tribute to the Brave people of my City of Liverpool..... Seven nights.. “For seven nights the bombs fell on my beloved Liverpool..seven nights of pure hell, for my beloved Liverpool.... For seven nights Hitlers bombers rained death from our night skies..... causing mayhem, and carnage, Liverpool’s docks, the Luftwaffe’s main prize...The loud wail of the sirens must’ve caused Scouse heartbeats to race...but the proud people of Liverpool put on a brave face..Many poor families lives extinguished, as together they huddled in vain....in my mind I hear their screams...I can only imagine their pain...I feel sorrow, and pity for the people of my Great City, as the fury of the May Blitz...blew their humble homes to bits! ...each night must’ve been horrific , but May 3rd by far the worst..for seven nights the bombs fell..”God has my Liverpool been cursed?”.. But the Scousers came through ......although battered, and tender “You will never destroy us!........We will never surrender!”...Now one thing is for sure...our history in stone is now set...but remembering the terror, our poor families endured...is something...WE MUST NEVER FORGET.”... Frank Hornby . Pondrin Thank you Yorkshirepudlian for hi lighting the event...👍🏻

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thank you so much for that Frank . A touching poem . Must have been terrifying for the people of Liverpool , Dresden , and many other cities at the time . And what a famous name you have ?

[@frankhornby6873]

Yeah the famous Frank Hornby was also a scouser...👍🏻

[@flicchick10]

A very touching poem Frank...best wishes

[@EvertonAJL]

What a brilliant video, glad I've found this channel after seeing the Bramley Moore video, really informative, keep up the great work

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thats great Alfie thanks very much im made up you enjoyed it . I have more on the way

[@alanpengo3335]

Thanks for educating me about blitz beach. I've lived in Liverpool for 57 years and never knew about it. I bet you see some beautiful stone work in the rubble, thanks take care and be lucky. PS I hope you get to see the date

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks for watching Alan I’m really glad you found it interesting

[@alanpengo3335]

Sound my friend thanks 4 the reply ,I've also subscribed 👍 take care and be lucky

[@bartram33]

Very well filmed. I’ve been to the beach several times and it brings it home to me how much Liverpool was bombed. My sister who was a babe in arms died as the result of being caught in a blast with my Mother, her lungs where damaged and she died In hospital. I Was born 6 years after the war ended and where I live now you can still see the ammunition bunkers across the fields where bombs were stored after being made in Kirkby. Apparently William Joyce ( Lord Haw Haw ) mentioned Kirkby in one of his German propaganda broadcasts but they could never find it and it was never bombed. The factory where I worked on Kirkby industrial estate in the 70s was a munitions factory in the war and the out buildings still had the faded posters on the walls “ A place for everything and everything in its place”. “ know the way to your shelter” and “ Keep your cordite covered “ were some of them. And only a few hundred yards from my house there are still some rusted stancions from the barbed wire fencing that protected the bunkers.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

So sorry to hear about your sister , such an awful time , Thank you so much for sharing all this information I'm sure a lot of people will be interested in your story . And thanks for the nice comment . it feels it was all worth doing now

[@alisonmckenna-uh4hf]

It makes you appreciate life hearing others talking about the blitz and memory’s lives on forever

[@jas20per]

I was born in Liverpool in 1947 when I was about six my late farther took me to this beach also the beach where the tons and tons of Tobacco was dumped by the Imperial Tobacco Company. Back to this Blitz Beach as a child I wondered along the shore line and picked up a small glass vase and wanted to take my find home my farther told me to put it back where I found it . The reason was the household items are belongings of people whose houses where destroyed with some of them found dead inside, so do not take from the dead let the sea have it. I found out later in my life that one of his family members where killed in the May blitz and their house is here. Go and visit by all means but please do not take away household items.

[@WOFFY-qc9te]

This video has brought back good and bad memories for you but it has also reminded us of the devastation to families and our City. A very moving video I have live on the Wirral 45 years and yet to visit the beach this I will do. Thank you for your comment.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks very much to everyone who has so far subscribed

[@davidrobinson6353]

No it’s not tiled skirting ,,,,, it’s off a fire place surround. Great video 👍🇬🇧✅👏💙

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks for Subscribing people i hope you have seen my other videos and enjoyed thanks again more to come

[@stephensmith4480]

Amazing stuff, I saw something about this a while ago but your presentation was much more in depth and had a much more personal touch to it, so thank you. My family all lived around The South end Docks Area, just off the bottom of Hill Street and My Mum and Aunties have told me the experiences that they went through, I just can`t imagine it I only have one of my Aunties left now, she was 95 last month and she is still as sharp as a Razor. They were a different breed in those days.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Oh thank you very much Steven for your reply. Love to hear the stories of people that have experienced the places i film or their families . So glad you enjoined it

[@stephensmith4480]

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[@R6AAO]

Just to clarify, Hill Street is by Brunswick Dock which is by Brunswick train station at the southern end of the LIVERPOOL docks but it is not the south end of the docks in total. The docks went much further along the northern bank of the mersey. Not sure if Garston was the last one inland or if there was any after that..

[@stephensmith4480]

@@R6AAO You don't need to tell me. I lived in Caryl Gardens at the bottom of Hill St until we left in 1980. Garston Docks were nothing to do with The Liverpool Dock system as they were not part of The MD&HC But were owned by The North Western Railway Company. Just to clarify.

[@Supernorthwest]

What a wonderful film mate! Thank you for taking the time to make this film ❤

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thank you for watching So glad You enjoyed and your comments are much appreciated

[@stephenanderson4603]

Great video 👍

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks for the comments and im so glad you enjoyed it I notice you have films too i will certainly have a look cheers

[@Supernorthwest]

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[@fingerpicker2]

This is my home, 40 years ago my first job spent 5 years surveying this for coastal defence unit found two unexploded rockets from the fort anti-aircraft station near hightown

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thats very interesting, thanks very much for the comments

[@suzannehaigh4281]

How sad, some beautiful stone and tile, it is a shame to let them erode like that on the beach. Interesting walks, Liverpool's hidden treasures.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks for your comment Suzanne

[@liamkatt6434]

Great video. A lot of Blitz rubble was also used to fill Storeton quarry in the Wirral. Much of this rubble contained human remains that were impossible to recover at the time.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks for that Liam very interesting about the Quarry , ill have to read up on that

[@jackhart4163]

Thank you for the video only just came across this I live right on Crosby beach and didn’t know what all that rubble was. Massive thank you!

[@slaz1966]

What a fantastic 16 minutes - go to Crosby beach but was not aware of this - absolutely fascinating - thank you

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks for your kind comments im really happy you enjoyed it

[@jackiebickerstaffe1777]

Such a lovely film about this fascinating area. Thank you🙏

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thank you Jackie

[@CathyCrolla]

i was born in bootle and have a number of books written by a local historian, i live in waterloo now and i have visited the blitz beach, it is a nice place to sit and watch the water flowing in over the iron men, the song waterloo sunset was written about waterloo in sefton, though at the time bootle to southport was in Lancashire until 1974.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

@@CathyCrolla Thanks for your comments Cathy. Hope you Subscribed x

[@alanwllms5172]

Fond memories of my childhood. Burbo Bank for massive jellyfish at low tide and Formby beach for barbed wire everywhere…..great days

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

@@alanwllms5172 Thanks for sharing your memories Alan

[@michaelutley8107]

Great video. I live close to the beach and have come across another headstone ( of a 9 month old)and wondered how it got there! Now it makes sense, there must be a lot more underneath the rubble. So sad.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks for your comments Michael. I was aware of another headstone but could never find it . Is it the smallish white one ?

[@michaelutley8107]

Yes I do have photo if you would like it?

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

@@michaelutley8107. I think i know the one. It may be of interest to everyone who has viewed the video

[@atae7185]

Great vid. I’ve lived in Crosby for 57 years and never heard it called blitz beach!

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks Atae , Glad you enjoyed it . Iv got no idea who First named it such but it seems the right name to me . Hope you subscribe and watch my other videos

[@ernesttravers7517]

Thanks Mate I used to see that stuff on Crosby beach, but only bricks There had been some erosion near there and I was told it was houses that fell down because of that Maybe people said that cos they wanted to forget the war We used to sometimes see the mast of a ship sunk in the war If a ship was hit, masters used to get it out of navigable channels before it sunk and beach it Was watching the Battle of the Atlantic lately and it was massive Ships were getting sunk flat out, but Liverpool seamen still sailed them Captain Walker was leading the fight back Like everything, British staying power prevailed and we won the war But only because the British and here, the Liverpudlians were willing the be Kamikaze No surrender whatsoever Every time the British lost, they took a piece out of the Germans until they weakened Bulldog breed definitely Churchill said the Battle uf the Atlantic bothered him most and that was won by predominantly Liverpudlians

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks Ernest

[@alan777cooper]

Great video. I’ve run along the path more times than I can remember and meandered along the beach, discovering the interesting architectural features scattered in pieces, as you did. I now play golf at the West Lancs course which is just behind the dunes across from the path. The club celebrated its 150th year anniversary in 2023 and must have borne witness to thousands of bomber raids upon Merseyside. During the course of my family history research I came across an entry, unconnected to my history, of the church burial of a German airman found washed up on nearby Formby beach. His body was later transferred, if memory serves right, to Cannock Chase. Thanks for the video.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

@@alan777cooper Thats great info Alan thanks very much for sharing your comments

[@johnferguson40]

It was a time of giants. The music worked well. Thanks.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks for your comment John

[@garyreid4026]

Fantastic. I’ve lived in the Sefton region all my life and didn’t know this.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks for your comment glad you enjoyed

[@charlesworth11]

I've seen this so many times in my life and never known what it is... thank you so much amazing

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Glad you enjoyed it Charles

[@markcurran2649]

My daughter Stacey’s memorial bench is situated along the path here and can be seen in this video and Ive been going here all of my life and never heard it referred to as “blitz beach” before, its actually called Burbo bank. There is a lot of asbestos being exposed by the sea amongst the rubble.

[@bigchris80]

Don't ya just love this city of ours ❤

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Absolutely Chris

[@HikingOT]

Brilliant this mate good to see you keeping busy mate

[@Remnants100]

Brought back some Childhood memories (which I still cherish). The memorial in St Nicholas Church grounds is so very poignant. I would love to know the title of the music which accompanies your video. Bless you for this.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thank you so much. If you look up Lullaby, by purple cat. I think you will find the one you mean

[@mikeg3293]

Very thought provoking, thank you. It just proves that the only thing we learn about History is that we never learn.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

@@mikeg3293 Very true Mike

[@raywood7092]

Ive been here many times walking my dog. It's surprising whats lying around in all that rubble. Bits of tiles from public houses, pieces of Belfast sinks and even door hinges and locks. Good video this.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

@@raywood7092 Thanks Ray

[@carolwallace3611]

I was born in Birkenhead and lived in the Wirral until I moved to Ireland 6 yrs ago. I never knew about ‘Blitz Beach!’ I found your video really informative, thank you.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks Carol Hope you subscribed lol x

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks Carol Hope you subscribed lol x

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks Carol Hope you subscribed lol x

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks Carol Hope you subscribed lol x

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks Carol Hope you subscribed lol x

[@JimmyMarch]

Amazing video thanks mate

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks very much Jimmy glad you enjoyed

[@kennethdrewary1094]

Who remembers those public information films from years ago, it has that feel about it.

[@alisonmckenna-uh4hf]

This is absolutely amazing well done keep it going fantastic x

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thank you Ali x

[@tonykehoe123]

Very good my mate

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks Tony glad you enjoyed it Hope you watch my other videos

[@bluenose1744]

I would love to see what our city would look like with the buildings intact. However the loss of so many people. Some family members, is very sad.

[@garypring2658]

i have lived in liverpool all my life am 50 i have never heared of the beach at hall road knowen as blitz beach

[@philipleigh]

I'm surprised no one has tried to reclaim some of those pieces, they must be worth loads as garden ornaments or general architectural salvage.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

@@philipleigh I think there is plenty that has been taken Philip but the bigger pieces would take some getting out

[@kevindavies2334]

The bigger pieces of Masonry must surely come from the Old Customs House. This really was a huge ornate pillared building where the Hilton Hotel is now and much of the green space covering this area.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thank you for your comment Kevin . While its quite possible that there is something there from the customs house , most of it was still standing after the war The decision was made to demolish it which they did in 1948 . As far as i know nothing has been identified of it at Crosby

[@eebeegeebee]

Hi how far is it from Crosby beach, and is it possible to walk from there? Great video by the way 😊

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

The next beach on Francine past the coast guard’s building Not very far. Thanks for your comment X

[@eebeegeebee]

@@yorkshirepudlian55 yes I’ve been just past the lifeguard hut, I’ll keep going next time and hopefully find it, thanks for the reply x

[@tomscotland]

Wonderfulvid, cheers.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thank you very much

[@Gillianna]

Great video, this place is amazing. My husband and I would love to visit this beach, could you please let me know where the best place to park would be. Thanks 🙏

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

The nearest place to park is the bottom of Hall road west . Amazing sunsets from there

[@Gillianna]

@@yorkshirepudlian55 thank you very much.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Its a pleasure Gillianna Glad you enjoyed the video x

[@nothing-jg7fw]

Neat video by the way. Thank you from NZ

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thank you much appreciated

[@R6AAO]

The bombed out beach is our version of Bondi Beach.

[@lordred4116]

We used to go down there plane spotting, and was told by an old guy, where all the rubble came from. That was probably over 25 years ago.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks for your comments What sort of planes where you spotting for ?

[@lordred4116]

@@yorkshirepudlian55 coming into Speke airport

[@alisonmckenna-uh4hf]

Unbelievable filming i think you Should do alot more

[@jarrac]

My Grandads mum and three sisters were killed in the Durning Road shelter bombing. I suppose some of the rubble from the shelter could be there. Sad to think, but solace from the fact I can still walk amongst it.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Off course it is possible that some rubble came from Durning road Jarrac . God bless the 166 people that died in that sad incident RIP . Thank you for your comments and i hope you find it a nice place to go

[@meganjb10]

During rd bombing ìt was said by Churchill to be one on the biggest civilian disasters of the war , people were scalded by the school boilers bursting

[@christineoneill6802]

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[@einsteines]

Birds seldom land on that stretch of debris. I've often wondered if it is out of respect or if the place is haunted. I've been going there for years and it's an eerie place.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks for your comment i think it can be a bit eerie at times but mostly i find it a nice place to be

[@meganjb10]

Urban myth over the birds , it is full of rats

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Can i just say if anyone would like to subscribe ,it’s totally free and would help out so much , thanks

[@davelar3868]

Would yoy allow an acient monument to decay like this you could use the grander pieces as instalations in the parks around liverpool and the waterfront

[@JonesWalmingtonOn-Sea]

My Grandfather was killed 3 May 1941, ironically, on his birthday. Both Sons were away on active duty. My Grandmother and her 3 Daughters survived, but needed to be dug out of the rubble, as they could only shelter under the stairs in their terrace house, Wordsworth Street Bootle. Probably just under a mile from the docks.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

@@JonesWalmingtonOn-Sea Thanks for your comments

[@christineoneill6802]

Strange, my grandmother was killed in blitz in Crosby my mother never talked about it and my grand mother was never mentioned. It always destroyed my mothers life

[@kevinmccartney3808]

Hey do you have a what3word location for the grave stone?

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Near pipe line

[@tmevideos168]

Excellent video but sad reminder of the devastation of war. Sadly, all to be repeated in Ukraine.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks so much , glad you enjoyed

[@wesleypresley1000]

If you look very very closely at 15:20,you will see a part of Stan Boardman's chippy.

[@johnmulligan912]

Stan boardmans family were killed by the bombing ,he only survived because of a kitchen table.

[@colvinator1611]

20 kilometres ? What's up with miles ?

[@chrisw3327]

!!! Careful! I was told by a colleague that Sefton Council told her that there is asbestos in the rubble!

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks for your reply Chris After many visits iv never seen any

[@davidd5316]

Love your video, but the music volume drowns some of your commentary

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks for your comment David take care

[@davidd5316]

@@yorkshirepudlian55 , , I can appreciate your title from your accent, Liverpool was in Lancashire when I was born, Lancashire won the battle of the roses, the war never finished, especially on the cricket pitch, best wishes.

[@nothing-jg7fw]

Why on earth did they dump all that rubbish by that lovely beach? Couldn't they did a giant hole somewhere in land and place all the concrete and bricks and cover it over? So strange they put it where they did.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

It was covered over but over the 80 or so years the sea has gradually revealed it .

[@Petedang]

It were proper Bo' I tell Thee 😂

[@ratatat9790]

Your music's too loud in relation to your voice mate.

[@scouseaussie1638]

Worst beach in the world. Disgusting mess.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks for commenting Scouse Aussie

[@paulmclean2711]

Im down that beach most day's, fantastic having that on your doorstep,

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks for commenting Paul . You,v probably seen most of whats on there then

[@paulmclean2711]

@@yorkshirepudlian55 I have been studying that part of the beach for over 40 years, lot of changes of those years with coastal erosion especially on Formby and Freshfield beach and exposing more on Burbo up to Hightown quite extraordinary way you come across. There s a young woman from liverpool university who studies also but with old photos from before the war and has actually placed some of architectural stones to buidings in the city, you could probably Google that maybe liverpool echo. I was also down there many years ago when liverpool university found a bronze age herringbone path 3 metres at low water.. Plenty of history. Enjoy your time down there I might bump into you

[@DeePee-g1u]

You need a good Yorkshire mate if you haven’t got one Cracking fellas 👍🏻

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Ha yeah thanks for your comment yeah iv got loads and lots of scouce friends too

[@davidjackson8969]

I know it very well, and have often picked my way through the masonry, always amazed at what's there. You captured the atmosphere of the place very well , and there are some bits, like the gravestone, that I've not seen before. It's time to cycle up there for another look.

[@yorkshirepudlian55]

Thanks David , Yes iv been across it many times and seen something different each time

[@alisonmckenna-uh4hf]

Very interesting cemmrnt on this sorry to hear about your family members losing there life it would be worth going back for sentimental reasons David done so well I can tell you a lot on history and war what he has learnt over years

[@nightsupersteve]

Cycle up?...you obviously haven't been recently

[@DavidJackson-ml6rj]

@@nightsupersteve I walked up about a month ago from my end of Waterloo near the leisure centre. Sadly the council gave up on clearing the promenade years ago, and the section from Path 3 - Blucher Street - to the baths at Mariners Road is difficult even on foot. They claim that there is no money to keep it clear, yet seemed to have the readies to build an unwanted road parallel to the beach behind the dunes. (Yes, I know it was referred to as a multi-use path, but the spec suggested it was a road. Luckily they can't get planning permission from er... the council.