A moment in time around Ormskirk town centre - April/May 2022
There is so much development work of Ormskirk town centre buildings at the moment, so our librarian Kathryn MacDonald took some photos in an attempt to capture a moment in time.
The former Ormskirk Magistrates' Court, Derby Street undergoing conversion to a hotel
Scott's of Ormskirk
Church Street, Ormskirk redeveloped to accommodate shops, a cafe and student flats
Ormskirk Bus Station awaiting demolition
The historic Windmill Inn, Wigan Road, Ormskirk
A new mural in Aughton Street by artist Carrie Reichardt depicts a Viking figure known as "Orme" chasing a gingerbread man representing the town's past gingerbread making industry
Ormskirk and district Scouts and Guides congregate in Coronation Park after the St. George's Day Parade
Wheatsheaf Walk (off Burscough Street) after development and removal of the pagoda in 2021
The Buck i' th' Vine, Burscough Street
Jubilee Flags, Church Walks
A new use for the former TSB building on Derby Street
Roadworks on Moor Street
A new mural in Burscough Street by Paul Curtis celebrates Ormskirk’s history of master watch and clockmakers. The mural depicts Thomas Barry and his Astronomical Clock.
Springtime in Coronation Park, Ormskirk
Ormskirk Hospital...
Ormskirk Hospital buildings, Wigan Road
The former finance offices and board room, Ormskirk Hospital, Wigan Road
Ormskirk Station Platform
A view from the bridge. The train to Liverpool waits at Platform 1, Ormskirk station
One of the former Ormskirk railway buildings
Emmanuel Methodist United Reform Church, Derby Street
Corner Shop - Greetby Hill
Old Ormskirk bus station
The Chapel Gallery, St Helens Road
Some views of Aughton Street
Aughton Street
Aughton Street
Aughton Street
Work has started on the old Ormskirk Market Hall to create a food, drink and entertainment venue. Ormskirk indoor market closed in 2019
Court 8 sign and Fogg gravestone outside what is now Morrison’s car park. The Court 8 sign was restored and placed in its current position in 2018...
Around Victoria Park, St. Helens Road
Flags flying at West Lancashire Borough Council
Chapel Street, Ormskirk
Chapel Street, Ormskirk
Ormskirk Registration Office, Derby Street
Kit-N-Dunn Barber’s on Moor Street still showing the signs of a car accident earlier in the year.
Bath Springs Brewery building
Ormskirk Market - 14 May 2022
Ormskirk Mediaeval Weekend, 14/15 May 2022, Coronation Park
The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment parading through Ormskirk to exercise its Freedom of the Borough.