Part of Fenwick-street was called Dry Bridge, a bridge passing over the Old Ropery, the name of which is perpetuated in that street.
"Recollections of Old Liverpool"
A Nonagenarian
Your father raised 1500 pounds on the Nanscawne lands, and spent it on cards and Ropery.
"Shining Ferry"
Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch