Ormskirk Road
Probably named after Ormskirk Golf Club, founded in 1899, in Lathom, Lancashire, England.
The 1896 map shows what was here before the estate. Drag the round handle to compare it with today.
The name
Ormskirk Road probably takes its name from Ormskirk Golf Club. Its course lies in Lathom Park, once part of a royal deer park, and Harold Hilton extended it to eighteen holes in 1903.
Where the club's facts come from: History :: Ormskirk Golf Club, the club's own history.
How sure we are of the match: Likely
The estate's streets were named after golf courses. The streets page explains how each match was made.
In the story
- Getting about: Buses
Quoting David Reidy's history, John Swain says two services began on 5 March 1952, the 346 between Kingswood and Hayling Road and the 346A between Kingswood and Ormskirk Road.
On the timeline
- 5 March 1952 Two bus services begin, the 346 between Kingswood and Hayling Road and the 346A between Kingswood and Ormskirk Road.
Close by
Buildings
- The Dick Whittington 110 m
- Little Oxhey Lane shops 130 m
- Site of Little Oxhey Farm 170 m
- Prestwick Road Meadows 190 m
- The estate's first library (site) 200 m
Ancient woods
Walk stops
- The Dick Whittington 110 m
Schools, churches and shops walk - Little Oxhey Lane shops 130 m
Schools, churches and shops walk - Pond Wood 540 m
The heart of the estate walk
Distances are in a straight line from a point on the street.