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Whilst in Liverpool City centre the other day, looking at an exhibition by the Belgian Filmographer Jeff Cornelis (1963-1998) which is part of the Liverpool Biennial 2014. I happened to call at St. Andrews Garden, which in the past was formally known as Copperas Hill ‘Bullring’.
The ‘Bullring’ was one of five, built in Liverpool back in the day, to house the families, from the City centre, as it was being rebuilt. after the war years. there was originally a ‘strong’ sense of community is the five bullrings of Liverpool, and I must admit on a personal level, I really couldn’t see myself as a young man, venturing into any of Liverpool’s bullrings, especially with a camera.
However, when I ventured in this time to look at the exhibition, I was pleasantly surprised. St. Andrews Garden is now the last of the bullrings, with the other four being knocked down for redevelopment, but I am so glad this one has survived, as it must go down as one of Liverpool’s ‘hidden’ gems, now that it has been redeveloped and modernised into student accommodation.
I called into the communal building in the centre of the garden, where the students pick up their post, and resolve any questions or issues they have, which are dealt with by the management company of the complex.
The flats, have been re-fitted into single room occupancy with kitchens and communal rooms for the students to live whilst studying at the University and Colleges dotted about the city. The complex is owned and managed be www.mansionstudent.co.uk who seem to be doing a fantastic job with this large property. It is really worth a visit, to look around the outside and inner ring…
Loved reading the articles on the Bullring.It is believed it used to be a slaughter house prior to becoming St. Andrews Gardens, I would like to know the date it became the bullring.
Thank You
Josie… Thanks for taking time to comment…. I believe the bull-ring (St. Andrews) was built in 1935
Hi ,l loved your article. I lived in the ( BULLY) from birth to aged 18 when the flats were being modernised.
I had aunties,uncles and cousins there. There was a real sense of community. I was an only child ( a rarity amongst families) but was never lonely with so many kids to play with.
Everybody knew everybody.
Virtually every dad was a docket. We all went to St Nicks school.
Marie… what great memories…. thank you for sharing them with us…
Loved you articles .l was born in tge bully and was eighteen when the renovation started. We moved to Gill street a refurbished one.l stayed there until my wedding day in 1979.
I’m proud to have had the best ever chikdhood. Where can I find out more about the bullring tenements?
Have commented above.
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Marie… I’m afraid I don’t constantly sit next to my PC, waiting for comments…lol, so I pick up messages only when I log in…
I response to your question… You could always contact Liverpool University (the owners) if you wanted info on This particular Bull-ring, however, if you have a Facebook account, The Liverpool History Sites, would be a good bet to find out more general information, from their many informed members…
Such as Liverpool Historical Society, or Liverpool Hidden History, to name but 2
Regards
Mal.
Thanks for putting me onto other sites for ‘history of st Andrews gardens.
Do you know how l could get a copy of’list of residents ‘ 1960s’
Searched in vain. Thanks