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Gateacre history
Toponymy
Gateacre was first used in the mid-16th century to refer to the area that had previously been part of ‘Little’ and ‘Much’ Woolton. The origin of the name is not fully known, although there are two parallel theories on where it may have come from.
Origins and early history
The origins of modern-day Gateacre date back to at least the 12th century, to the historic townships of Much Woolton and Little Woolton. The area that would later become Gateacre was situated on the boundary between the two townships. The ownership of the land changed numerous times over the next several hundred years, with Gateacre remaining a primarily rural area.
Nineteenth century and rapid growth
Gateacre began to grow as a village in the late 18th and early 19th century. Villas and rural cottages were constructed during this time, using sandstone and brick from the local quarry in Woolton. Several notable residents moved into the area, including Sir Andrew Barclay Walker and John Hays Wilson.
Twentieth century and incorporation into Liverpool
Gateacre was officially absorbed into Liverpool in 1913, although the area was still relatively rural. In the post-war period and, in particular, the 1960s, large scale housing developments occurred throughout Gateacre. In 1957, Gateacre Comprehensive School (today known as Gateacre Community Comprehensive School), the UK’s first purpose built comprehensive school opened.
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