Although not yet officialy recognised, "Da GV" or the Garnet Vicinity/Vernacular is an area radiating outwards from a point somewhere on the Wavertree/Old Swan border in the inner city area of the small city of Liverpool, England. Its disputed territory extends as far as Tuebrook.
The area is bisected by Rathbone Road a north/west arterial route in and out of the main Old Swan shopping and business district.
Many people question the existence of the GV but it is becoming growingly recognised and there are even rumours that there will soon be a football team representing the area with the name "The Garnet Street Vipers". A few optimistic back room supremos have even suggested that they will win the UEFA Champions League by 2020.

History

The GV came into existence in 2003, not much has happened since.

16th July 2004 - Skateboard park officially closed, due to puddles of inshiftable water/mud, lack of cleanliness and all round danger-isity.

18th November 2005 - Boundaries of Da GV get confused yet again as the Liverpool City Council erected signs in its locale which read "Old Swan" and "Wavertree". The future looks bleak for Da GV.

Housing

Housing in Da GV consists mainly of low quality terraced council houses built in the inter war years.

Events and Activities

The L13 10K established itself last year as a top quality, city based road running event with more than 5,000 runners taking part. The combined half marathon, 10K road race and fun run attracted entries from across the U.K. and a couple of surprising locations - Omsk in Russia and HMS Edinburgh.

Main Areas of Interest

The Ratty - A once beautiful urban park area, with countless skating facilities and a nice concrete pitch. Situated on Edge Lane by Edge Lane retail park, The Ratty is now empty of all skating facilities due to their tendency to kill people and is a few goalposts short of a football pitch. All this aside, the park remains a popular kick about area.

Garnet Street - Once a flourishing street, now empty due to bombings during the wars. The nearby bomb shelter once a safe haven for humans is a place where footballs are lost and impossible to get back due to the lack of access.

Transport

Trains Wavertree Technology Park train station.
Buses The buses 60, 62, 68, 92 and 168 frequently pass through Da GV and stops can be found on Mill Lane for the buses 62, 68, 92 and 168. The 60 passes straight down Rathbone Road and onto St.Oswalds Street.
The whole transport services are friendly and reliable.