Cobden Road
Who is that person on the right of this view of Cobden Road? Our house is here somewhere but more easy to spot with the red door is number 6, where John Connolley worked for the cobbler whose passion for the lady of the Shakespeare Inn led to his downfall.
St Marie's Church, Widnes
Thomas Mullarkey and Mary Connolly were married here on the 14th May 1878.
Brown Street, Widnes
Following the wedding, Thomas and Mary lived here on Brown Street. The houses were on the left-hand side of the road and the Golden Bowl Inn was on the corner to the right.
Mersey View, Widnes
Thomas had previously lived on this road, known then as Mersey View, although when ICI moved in and built their chemical plant the view of the Mersey disappeared and the road's name was changed to Moss Bank Road. The village of Moss Bank is now entirely industrial but used to be home to a large part of Widnes's Irish community including the Mullarkeys, their cousins the Caulfields, and the Griffins.
Every picture in the trail was taken by someone whose surname begins with a C. All the ones with the tops of buildings missing (including the Crooked Spire) were taken by me! The better quality ones are by Chrissie, Greg and Jonny or by Michael and Lesley, who provided the picture of St Marie's Church in Widnes.
Email me with any comments or suggestions Christopher Connolly
