Grassendale
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  Grassendale shown within Merseyside |
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| OS grid reference | |
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| Metropolitan borough | City of Liverpool |
| Metropolitan county | Merseyside |
| Region | North West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LIVERPOOL |
| Postcode district | L19 |
| Dialling code | 0151 |
| Police | Merseyside |
| Fire | Merseyside |
| Ambulance | North West |
| European Parliament | North West England |
| List of places: UK • England • Merseyside | |
Grassendale is a district of Liverpool, in Merseyside, England. It is located in the south of the city, bordered by Aigburth, Allerton and Garston.
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[edit] History
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St Mary's Church in Grassendale opened in August 1853.
[edit] Description
Grassendale is a prestigious, almost entirely residential suburb, which consists of large, expensive and detached villas. The area is particularly green, and the houses are set well back from the road. This district retains classic-style streetlamps which give the area a traditional feel.
Grassendale Park and Cressington Park are designated as conservation areas. The ward which contains both parks and the housing is called Cressington.
Grassendale has the postcode L19.
[edit] Transport
- Cressington railway station is located in the centre of the district, providing Northern Line (Merseyrail) services to Southport, Liverpool and Hunts Cross.
[edit] Attractions
- Cressington Park
- Grassendale Park
- Otterspool Promenade
[edit] External links
- Liverpool Street Gallery - Liverpool 19
- St. Mary's Church, Grassendale
- Illustrated details of Grassendale & Cressington Parks
- Grassendale Football Club
- Map sources for Grassendale
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