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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Dan Haygarth

A tale of two streets: The differing fortunes of Wavertree High Street and Smithdown Road

Separated by the Mystery park, Smithdown Road and High Street run almost parallel through Wavertree.

Long the home of Liverpool's students, Smithdown Road was once characterised by its 10 pubs - 'The Smithdown Ten' - most of which are now long gone. Today, the road is now home to more artisanal venues, including a wood-fired pizza restaurant, bistros and several craft beer bars.

Similarly, Wavertree High Street was once a hive of pubs and local businesses. Like on Smithdown, many of these pubs have closed - along with plenty of shops.

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