In medieval times, Garston was home to a group of Benedictine monks. The first recorded mention of settlement in Garston is of the Church of St Michael in 1235. By the 19th century, the … See more

Today, Garston is a shipping and container port, with the Port of Garston second only to Liverpool Docks in the North-West. Although inside the city of Liverpool, Garston Docks are not a part of the Port of Liverpool and is regarded as a separate port. Much … See more

Garston is home to Liverpool South Parkway railway station, a major interchange station opened in 2006 replacing See more

In 1935, when Garston and indeed much of the south of Liverpool was expanding due to the mass development of council housing to replace inner city slums, as well as the significant development of private housing, the new South Liverpool F.C. was … See more

Grazing settlement root
Gaerstun, meaning 'grazing settlement' or 'grazing farm' in Old English, is one possible root of the … See more

Garston was home to the 'New Slaughterhouse Gallery' on St. Mary's Road, which aimed to promote local artists as well as community regeneration in partnership with the Garston Embassy on Wellington Street but is now closed. Cressington and … See more

In Episode 2: Days 8 to 16 of the Peter Jackson documentary, The Beatles: Get Back, whilst recording in the Apple Corps studio, there is a humorous exchange between Paul … See more