Tue Brook facts for kids
The Tue Brook or Tew Brook is a small river or stream located in Liverpool, England. It flows through the area of West Derby and is the main stream that feeds into the River Alt. Today, most of the Tue Brook flows underground through special tunnels called culverts. Even though you can't see it much, its name lives on in the Tuebrook area of Liverpool.
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What's in a Name?
Have you ever wondered where the name "Tue Brook" comes from? Some people think it might be named after an old god called Tiw. However, a more likely idea is that the name comes from an old English phrase. In the 1500s, it was called "Tubrucke," which might mean "a meeting place by a brook."
The Brook's Original Path
The Tue Brook naturally helped drain water from the areas of Walton and Club Moor. It flowed towards the northeast, eventually joining the River Alt. For a long time, it was an open stream.
When the City Grew
As the city of Liverpool grew bigger, more and more people lived near the Tue Brook. Sadly, as towns expanded, the brook started to become very dirty because of waste water from the growing communities. This made the water unhealthy.
Where is the Tue Brook Now?
Even in the early 1900s, much of the Tue Brook was still flowing openly. But as more buildings and roads were built, parts of the brook were moved underground into culverts. This means that the upper parts of the Tue Brook are now mostly hidden. The lower parts are also underground, except for a few longer sections that you can still see near Long Lane.
Hidden Waters and Flooding
People in the area still believe that the Tue Brook feeds the pond in Larkhill Gardens, which is in Clubmoor. Even though it's mostly hidden, the brook can still cause problems. Sometimes, when there's a lot of rain, the underground tunnels (culverts) aren't big enough or are in poor condition. This can lead to flooding in the areas above where the brook flows.
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