Dingle, Liverpool facts for kids
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 Elswick Street, the filming location of the BBC TV series Bread |
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 Dingle
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| Population | 13,246 2001 Census |
| OS grid reference | SJ355885 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LIVERPOOL |
| Postcode district | L8 |
| Dialling code | 0151 |
| Police | Merseyside |
| Fire | Merseyside |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Dingle, known by locals as the Dingle, is a busy area in the city of Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It's located south of the city centre, right next to the areas of Toxteth and Aigburth. In 2001, about 13,246 people lived here.
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A Look Back: Dingle's History
How Dingle Got Its Name
Dingle is located entirely within the old Toxteth Park area. The name "Dingle" comes from the Dingle Brook. The word "Dingle" itself means a wooded valley. This tells us what the area might have looked like a long time ago! The stream started near High Park Street and flowed towards the River Mersey. It entered the Mersey at a narrow bay called Knott's Hole.
Dingle in the Past
In the 1850s, Dingle was a very different place. It was mostly countryside, with large houses and beautiful gardens. There were babbling streams and a long, sandy beach. It was a peaceful, rural area. Many Welsh settlers came to live here. Later, the north end of Liverpool, like Everton and Vauxhall, saw many Irish immigrants settle there.
The Liverpool Overhead Railway
From 1896 to 1956, Dingle had its own underground train station. This was the Dingle railway station, which was the final stop for the Liverpool Overhead Railway. This railway line ran from Seaforth Sands in the north of the city. It was a unique way to travel around Liverpool back then!
Exploring Dingle Today
What Dingle is Like
Dingle is one of the last inner-city areas as you head south from Liverpool's centre. Further south, you find the suburbs. This area has traditionally been home to working class families. Most of the houses are terraced homes, which are houses built in a row. However, many of these older streets are being replaced with more modern buildings.
Where Does Dingle Begin and End?
Like many city areas, people don't always agree on Dingle's exact boundaries. The old 'Toxteth Park' was much larger. Some locals think Dingle is the area between Warwick Street and Dingle Lane. Others include areas like Grafton Street. The area between Admiral Street and Princes Road is known as Princes Park, named after the nearby green space.
Dingle on Screen
Dingle has been a popular spot for filming TV shows! The BBC television series Boys from the Blackstuff, written by Alan Bleasdale, was filmed here. Another famous show, Bread, written by Carla Lane, also used Dingle as its main setting. Specifically, scenes for Bread were filmed on Elswick Street.
Getting Around Dingle
Train Stations
If you live in the Grafton Street area, the closest train station is Brunswick. For those near Dingle Lane, St Michaels is closer. Both stations are on the Northern Line of the Merseyrail system. You can catch regular trains to Liverpool city centre, Southport, and Hunts Cross.
Bus Services
Bus services in Dingle are provided by Arriva North West and Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire. These buses help people travel easily around the area and to other parts of Liverpool.
Famous People From Dingle
Many talented people have come from Dingle! Here are a few:
- Michael Angelis – An actor known for narrating Thomas & Friends.
- Arthur Askey – A popular comedian.
- Eddie Braben – A comedy writer.
- John Conteh – A world champion boxer.
- Robbie Fowler – A famous footballer.
- Billy Fury – A rock and roll singer.
- Fred Lawless – A playwright.
- Gerry Marsden – A singer, famous for "You'll Never Walk Alone."
- Alan Rudkin – A boxing champion.
- Ringo Starr – The drummer from The Beatles!
