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Postcode: L32 | code search
Population: 40500
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Suites Hotel
"Good Points: Very pleased with the hotel, the staff and the facilities
Date visited: 2009-04-08 ..." More
Suites Hotel
"Bad Points: 0
General review: Excellent
Date visited: 2008-06-10 ..." More
Suites Hotel
"Good Points: Room, good/generous proportions. Clean and tidy. Nice decor. Very good facilities.
Bad Points: Surprised to find the hotel in an industrial estate. Even more surprised to find ..." More
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Kirkby is to be found in the North West of England on the outskirts of the City of Liverpool and can trace its history back to the Norse period, around 900 AD. Very much a rural settlement it wasn’t until the mid 19th century and the coming of the railways that saw a change to the area. Initially the railway had a negative effect on the Kirkby as the local population took advantage of the new travel opportunities and moved away from the area. In short little changed in Kirkby it remained predominantly an agricultural based economy until the 20th century.
In 1935 the East Lancashire Road was built uniting by road Manchester and Liverpool and this allowed Kirkby to capitalise on its now important location. In 1939 the government needed a location for a new munitions plant and in 1941 work was completed on the Royal Ordnance Factory and it became a major employer in the area with a workforce at one time of around 20,000 people. After the war the area was taken over by industrialists and soon the Kirkby Industrial Estate as born.
Combined with this it was obvious that Liverpool was overcrowded at this time and it fell to Kirkby to provide new homes to remedy the situation and new housing estates were built, just after the war the local population was some 3,000 and by 1961 this had grown to 50,000.
Today Kirkby is striving to improve its image, as a village it was a popular place to live and today, despite its recent problems, it is once again becoming a popular location.
Care Home
Kirkby House Care Centre
Dentist
Tower Hill Family Dental Centre
Doctor
The Surgery
Market
Kirkby Market
Pub and Bar
Gold Balance
Premiere
School
Eastcroft Park Primary School
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Suites Hotel
(1.35 miles)
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An original concept, unparalleled in the Liverpool area, this unique all-suite hotel offers state-of-the-art technology; elegant, luxurious accommodation in spacious suites; and superb facilities for the business or leisure guest.
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Premier Inn Liverpool (Aintree)
(2.93 miles)
Located within easy reach of the M57 and M58, next to Aintree racecourse - home of the Grand National. Conveniently positioned 200 yards from Aintree train station. Great city centre shopping, theatres, bars and restaurants ...
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Premier Inn Liverpool North
(3.12 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the M57 and M58. Local attractions include Aintree racecourse, Switch Island retail and leisure park and Anfield and Goodison football stadiums. Conveniently located for Aintree train station. For shops ...
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Park Hotel
(3.50 miles)
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Situtated close to the world famous Aintree Grand National Racecourse, close to all motorway links, and only 5 miles from the city centre and 3 miles from the football stadiams, ... more
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The Prince Alfred B&B
(3.75 miles)
The Prince Alfred B&B is newly refurbished, has its own entrance at the rear of the pubic house, seven bedrooms, free wireless internet, tea & coffee making facilities,flat screen tv in the lounge area for ...
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The Swan Inn
(4.06 miles)
The accommodation is contemporary,fresh, stylish, vibrant and comfortable. The rooms are situated above the new Marco Pierre White restaurant.
Marco Pierre White is a name synonymous with quality and a great dinning experience. Following the success ...
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Premier Inn Liverpool (West Derby)
(4.17 miles)
An ideal location for the airport, this Premier Inn is just 6 miles from Liverpool John Lennon Airport. For shops and local amenities Liverpool city centre is only 3 miles away.
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Ellan Vannin Guest House
(4.34 miles)
Our Guest House is just three miles from the vibrant Capitol of Culture centre of Liverpool and two miles from the famous football grounds of Anfield (Liverpool FC) and Goodison (Everton FC) also only 3 ...
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Innkeeper's Lodge Liverpool North
(4.41 miles)
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The Innkeeper's Lodge Liverpool North is located just north of Liverpool on the A5058 Queens Drive, this lodge is adjacent to a Toby Carvery restaurant in the pleasant area of ... more
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Woodburn House
(4.53 miles)
You can be assured of a peaceful stay in a homely atmosphere at Woodburn House, which has recently been renovated and decorated to a very high standard. Centrally located for business and leisure we ...
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