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    1. terraces in Toxteth given temporary reprieve
    2. > "The terraces in Toxteth were built by Welsh workers in the 19th > Century. A campaign to save them has been backed by Ringo Starr. > "But 109 out of 477 houses will be demolished as part of redevelopment. > "Councillors meeting on Friday to vote on regenerations plans by the > government body, New Heartlands, were told the local authority had > received 120 letters of support and 30 in opposition. > "A number of the properties, built as early as 1881, did not have an > indoor toilet and were failing to meet housing standards." Those with ancestors like some of my BUSKEYs who lived in Toxteth may be interested in the news story at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/4663069.stm Best wishes, Lynne

    07/08/2005 04:37:32