Allerton, Liverpool facts for kids
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 Allerton
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| Population | 14,853 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SJ415865 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LIVERPOOL |
| Postcode district | L18, L19 |
| Dialling code | 0151 |
| Police | Merseyside |
| Fire | Merseyside |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Allerton is a lively area, known as a suburb, in Liverpool, England. It's about 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of the main city centre. Allerton is surrounded by other areas like Garston, Hunt's Cross, Mossley Hill, and Woolton.
Historically, Allerton was part of Lancashire, a larger county. Today, it's famous for its big houses, especially near Calderstones Park. You'll also find many semi-detached houses built in the 1930s around the main shopping street, Allerton Road. Allerton is part of the Allerton and Hunts Cross city council area. In 2011, about 14,853 people lived here.
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Allerton's Past: A Quick Look
Allerton has a long history. It was first mentioned in the Domesday Book. This was a very old survey of England ordered by William the Conqueror in 1086. In this book, Allerton was called Alretune. This name meant "the alder enclosure." It came from old English words: alr for "alder tree" and tún for "enclosure" or "village."
In 1894, Allerton became an "urban district." This meant it had its own local government. Later, on November 9, 1913, it became part of the larger city of Liverpool. In recent years, especially in the 2010s, Allerton Road has become very popular. Many new cafes and restaurants have opened there.
Learning in Allerton: Schools
Allerton has some great schools for students.
- New Heys
- Calderstones School
Fun Places to Visit in Allerton
Allerton has many interesting places to explore.
- Allerton Cemetery
- Allerton Hall
- Allerton Park Golf Club
- Allerton Tower Park
- Calderstones Park (This used to be the gardens of a big house called Calderstones House.)
- Clarke Gardens
- The Parish Church of All Hallows
Getting Around: Transport in Allerton
Allerton is well-connected by public transport.
Train Stations in Allerton
You can catch a train from two stations in Allerton:
- Liverpool South Parkway: This station is on the edge of Allerton and Garston. It offers trains to Liverpool city centre and Manchester. You can also get trains to Southport and Hunts Cross on the Merseyrail's Northern Line. There are also fast trains to Birmingham. Liverpool South Parkway replaced the old Allerton railway station.
- West Allerton: This station also has services to Liverpool city centre and Manchester.
Bus Services in Allerton
The main bus stop is at Liverpool South Parkway.
- You can take the 86 bus service to the city centre.
- There are also special bus shuttles that go to Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
- Many other bus stops are located around Aigburth. These buses connect Allerton to different parts of the city and the city centre.
Famous People from Allerton
Many well-known people have connections to Allerton.
- Peter Adamson, an actor
- Saint John Almond, a priest
- Jimmy Case, a footballer
- Hollie Cavanagh, a singer
- Bill Kenwright, a theatre producer
- Paul McCartney, a famous musician and member of The Beatles
- Hugh O'Leary, an accountant and husband of former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss
- John Power, a musician
- William Roscoe, a banker and lawyer
