Knotty Ash is an area of Liverpool, Merseyside, England and a Liverpool City Council Ward. At the 2001 Census, the population was 13,200.

Description

Knotty Ash is a small area on the eastern fringe of Liverpool and neighbouring districts include West Derby, Old Swan, Broadgreen and Dovecot.

It derived its name from a gnarled ash tree, and was made famous in the United Kingdom by stand-up comedian and local resident Ken Dodd and his Diddy Men concept. In 2004, Mr Dodd planted a new ash tree close to the site of the original (outside the Knotty Ash pub). According to the 1969 BBC children's television programme Ken Dodd And The Diddymen, the fictitious Diddyland, boasting the highest sunshine rate in the world, was situated in the centre of Knotty Ash.

Knotty Ash is mentioned in the lyrics of the song "Liverpool Lullaby" by Cilla Black.

Government

The elected councillors for Knotty Ash are Cllrs Dave Irving, Paul Twigger and Josie Mullen - each Liberal Democrats. The elected MP is Jane Kennedy (Wavertree Constituency).

Education

Knotty Ash contains the special needs secondary school Clifford Holroyde.

Transportation

Knotty Ash railway station, on the North Liverpool Extension Line, once served the area.

References

External links

• Liverpool Street Gallery - Liverpool 14
• Council Ward profile