Michael describes growing up in Crosby, and how the family all lived near each other. He talks about what has changed in the locality — and apart from more cars and some out of town shopping the area still is very traditional.
Storyteller: Michael Barrett
Date of Story: 1975
Location of Story: Crosby, UK
Date of recording: 16 August, 2016
Michael Barrett remembers his most significant sporting memory. In 2005, Michael’s work stopped him from being able to travel to Istanbul to go and see Liverpool FC win the UEFA Champions League Final. It did mean, however, that he got to watch the match and share the moment with his father…
Storyteller: Michael Barrett
Date of Story: 25 May 2005
Location of Story: Crosby, UK
Date of recording: 16 August, 2016
Michael Barrett talks about how the redevelopment of Seaforth Docks in Liverpool is transforming the area. With the decline of the area over recent decades since the docks were closing or going into a steady decline, the investment in the infrastructure and docks is having a positive impact on the communities. A much needed resurgence in investment and use of the Seaforth Docks near Liverpool, there is an equal need for new transport infrastructure. A planned road will go through a park in the area, at Rimrose Valley. This valley contains part of what used to be the Whabbs Tip – a place where trash was dumped. Michael also discusses how this means that new roads are needed to access the docks and this is causing potential environmental impact on a local park — which not too long ago had been a tip!
Storyteller: Michael Barrett
Date of Story: 2016
Location of Story: Seaforth, UK
Date of recording: 16 August, 2016
