Location: Old Roan Railway Station
A memorial plaque to commemorate Merseyside rail workers who lost their lives during the two world wars was unveiled at a service held at Old Roan Station on Sunday 14 November. There was also a large piece of artwork unveiled, produced by pupils from Holy Rosary School in Aintree.
Merseytravel worked with the primary school children on the project to design the space which currently laid idle to enhance the area for the community and travellin passengers. The year six pupils were asked to include an element of historical relevance to the railway and the many men who lost their lives during the wars, to complement the plaque, which is a replica of the original memorial plaque at James Street Station.
The plaque and artwork are sited on land behind the Old Roan Station which was previously unused and the project addresses Merseytravel’s own aims and objectives of enhancing the passenger’s journey experience.