Liverpool

Is Garston A Village?

Once a village in its own right, Garston has become a suburb of Watford. Despite this, it retains its personal identity along with its parade of local shops. What is Garston known for? Garston is one of Liverpool’s many ‘lost villages’ and it stands on the banks of the River Mersey between Speke and Grassendale, …

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What Is Garston Known For?

Garston is one of Liverpool’s many ‘lost villages’ and it stands on the banks of the River Mersey between Speke and Grassendale, 5½ miles south of the City. Its name derives from the Saxon word ‘Gaerstun’, meaning ‘grazing settlement’, and the original Manor of Garston was once part of the ancient parish of Childwall. Why …

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