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Hi Johnny sadly u tube doesn’t let one send photos so as promised here’s another poem about Latchford locks around when I was 6 or 7 . Visits to Warrington Visits now were only to Grandma other Now a Bonny baby arrived ,I had a little brother . Mum in motor bike side car , with Alan all a bundled, Me like a rear gunner on pillion crumpled , Hanging on to Dads raincoat, and upon reflection All disgruntled with no helmets for protection Warrington was then overrun withUSAF GIs At Burtonwood their presence could not be disguised. Very smart in uniform and chewing gum , Surprised to see them one by one Black soldiers queuing along with whites. To catch the same bus seemed ok and right Mum and I were walking beside the ship canal , Watching as US troops all in full gear All quiet ,probably scared and in fear Troop ships in Latchford locks were moored , Taking these soldiers to fight the Korean War In full kit their khaki skull caps at a angle jaunty Could I get a hat like that , perhaps if good but not naughty ! S

Thanks for your videos on Warrington . I was born in there in 1942 and both my paternal and maternal grandmothers lived in Slater Street and Belmont Ave , and have many memories visiting the town , as my family moved to Crewe during the war , as my Dad was transferred to Rolls Royce to build aero engines ! I live in New Zealand now and at the behest of one my granddaughters here , thought I’d fought in the Vietnam War ,,as she had to write an essay on the war for school.I did tell her I would be around 13 when that event started ! Anyhow it gave me the idea of writing down about visiting Warrington and growing up in Crewe . Here is one effort about Latchford swing bridge when I must have been about aged five or so , and A Bridged to Far On the Manchester ship canal then A series of swing bridges ,when A basket went up, and traffic stopped at gate. The bridge mechanically swung to facilatate For a foreign ship to pursue And allow safe passage through We were once I remember clear Allowed to stand whilst bridge was in gear And oranges were thrown from the ship below To catch and take to Belmont Ave A treasure to bestow We waved our thanks to those men in uniform As fresh fruit was scarce , rationing was the norm And not forgetting the bridge man there We gave him an orange ‘‘twas only fair

Literally the best place I’ve ever seen

What I love about your videos is that I watch them and my kids also enjoy them so you are teaching them the history as well as me .well written and informative well done Johnny

yet i cant find any info on this prick or his family

My Father when 18 was called up 1940 and trained at Padgate Camp as a RAF fitter and then specialised as a 20 and 30mm Hispano Cannon armourer on Beaufighters and then Mosquitoes

02:11 Re: the stocks. Now they put them on social media!

Hope you are well haven't seen any videos for a while,they are really Interesting and loved them

My home town. Left Latchford (aka “LA”) in 1980. Only been back a few times. Love those gates. Always a great sight on Walking Day.

It’s 2 pubs, a church and a canal. It’s nice but that’s about all there is. Ram’s Head is better than the Parr Arms.

One of these stones is at the end of my road! I never knew this is where they came from. It's a shame they're overgrown - I might go out and restore one, Lol!

What's happened, DJ Jonny, to your videos on Warrington's History, do you no longer make them ?

Where have you gone. I love your videos I hope you return

the other Lion you keep to look up

one at the old Dog and Dart traffic lights on at the Top of Barrymore rd

Thanks Johnny, I found it really interesting, didn’t know about Monks Hall. I find Penketh&Great Sankey to be a very influential part of Warrington. Loved your history lesson.

did you go on the Mersey this summer when the river was lowerd

power station / Rock oil / Northwest Farmers

I spend a lot of time going around taking photos i dont do videos ( well not yet ) in Warrington to much as been knocked down

the MSC used the route of the Runcorn / Latchford

08:28 the buildings on the other side of blackbear brigbe were also warehouses

blackbear pub / blackbear canal

This an absolutely sensational discovery, a hidden genius. His sense of image, composition and above all drawing, that is his use of line, is pure genius.❤ At the same time I am enraged😡 This is absolutely freaking typical of this freaking country. We DON'T RECOGNIZE AND REWARD TALENT. In any other country his work would be on the walls of schools hospitals public buildings and all over the National Gallery. Here's a genius in our midst, but this being Britain ... he is ignored 😡😠🤬☠🤯

Loving your clips of old Latchford Jon they’re really interesting 👍

Now compost toilet is more environment friendly, use sawdust or shredded straw or leaves to cover up then it’s smell and fly free and composted into fertilizer for gardens.

I love this channel. I've not seen DJ Johnny on here for a while, and I really hope he is ok. I know these videos can take a while to create. Hope to see you again soon DJ

Hi Johnny you still out there? I've almost given up hope on this series now. Having met you I hope all is OK for you and we can look forward to more videos in the future? Best wishes and take care mate

Fantastic rendition! 🤣👍

They can't go anywhere on the canal from the marina apart from the river and have not been able to for years

Surprised that life jackets were not worn flying over water ?

Great yomp 👌

I remember the bridge being built! We lived on Ackers rd, (I used to play around Ackers Pit|) and I went to St. Augustin's in Latchford. There was a model of the proposed impending construction in the museum!

Grappenhall actually has 3 great pubs, you missed ‘The Bellhouse’ which is further down from the Parr Arms on Bellhouse Lane.

Ah dammit I was looking forward to seeing the grammar school road video!

Brilliant video. Interesting fact about the Cenotaph is that it did stand in its original position when it was unveiled in the 1920's

It's a bit niche but still deserves more views, thank you. These videos will be useful for future generations when we're all long gone.

Great video. Love that you're recording this for posterity

Hi Johnny my mother was born on prince street which was in between the school gates and knutsford road in 1930 💜👍

Getting addicted to your videos Johnny just watching one after the other very interesting m8 would love to know more about my area around Orford Green if there's a video worth making on it cheers Johnny

Hi Johnny it was nice to meet you today at the jubilee hub to put a face to the myth the legend that is dj Johnny keep up the great work 👍

Great work. Deserves more views but will be a great resource for future generations regardless.

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Hi, Mr Morris it's Joshua Gee thank you for making videos like these. I like exploring Warrington too, hopefully we see each other soon. So i can tell you how college is going.

I lived opposite in Old Ferry House, frequented the 'Cottage' many times. Thanks for documenting this.

01:40 I love trains

fascinating never realise the bridge was only demolished in the 80,s

john where is the sizzle

came back for the mop because i wanted to go and find it to buy. I COULDNT FIND IT JOHNNY

Johnny, bridge lights probably got removed for scrap iron during WW2, great videos keep it up

Lived there for a year until husband passed. Out apartment was right next to Slitten Gorge . In the heart of the village. Fab place to live.