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Historic Wirral

Explore hidden histories, historic photos, and things you never knew about Wirral from the collections and archives of Historic England.

GENERAL VIEW ACROSS LAKE
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Discover Wirral's listed buildings and places

Introducing some of Wirral's most significant historic sites, curated from the National Heritage List for England.

An image of Thornton Manor

Thornton Manor

Wirral

Country house. Former principal residence of William Lever (Viscount Leverhulme). Originally c.1840/50s.

An image of Paddle Steamer Lelia, Liverpool Bay

Paddle Steamer Lelia, Liverpool Bay

Mersey Channel, Liverpool Bay

The wreck of the paddle steamer Lelia is one of a small group of marine and other heritage assets associated with British involvement in the American...

An image of Port Sunlight War Memorial

Port Sunlight War Memorial

Bebington

Memorial sculpture by William Goscombe John RA. 1921.

An image of Jellicoe watercourse, including associated retaining wall, viewing platforms, railings and planters at former Cadbury factory

Jellicoe watercourse, including associated retaining wall, viewing platforms, railings and planters at former Cadbury factory

Wallasey

Cascade water feature with an associated retaining wall, viewing platforms, railings and planters, 1952, by Geoffrey Jellicoe.

An image of Wallasey Town Hall including podium facing walls and steps, concrete retaining walls and steps down to the promenade, boundary walls and railings including light standards, and railings to front lawns

Wallasey Town Hall including podium facing walls and steps, concrete retaining walls and steps down to the promenade, boundary walls and railings including light standards, and railings to front lawns

Wallasey

A town hall begun in 1914, opened in 1916 as a military hospital and as a town hall in 1920, by Briggs, Wolstenholme and Thornely, in a free...

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Birkenhead Library

Birkenhead

Birkenhead Library by architects Gray Evans and Crossley, dated 1933, and formally opened in 1934.

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Bebington Central Library

Bebington

Public library, civic rooms and hall.

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Roman Catholic Church of English Martyrs

Wallasey

Roman Catholic church.1952-3 to plans drawn up before the Second World War. Designed by Francis Xavier Velarde.

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Flaybrick Memorial Gardens

Birkenhead

A public cemetery opened in 1864 and extended in the late C19 and early C20.

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Roman Catholic Church of St Michael and All Angels

Birkenhead

Roman Catholic church, 1964-5, by Richard O'Mahony. Ribbed reinforced-concrete walls with a tall tent-like, steel-framed roof.

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Hoylake And West Kirby War Memorial

West Kirby

Hoylake & West Kirby War Memorial, erected in 1922 to the designs of the architects, Hall & Glover and the sculptor, Charles Sargeant Jagger, is...

An image of Dock gateman's hut

Dock gateman's hut

Wallasey

Dock gateman's hut, about 1866, probably by John Bernard Hartley. Read the official list entry to find out more.

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Former Cattle Lairages

Birkenhead

Former cattle lairages to Tranmere Abattoir, 1886, possibly by TW Cubbon, mellow red brick with terracotta dressings, Welsh slate roof.

An image of Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, including boundary wall, railings and gate piers

Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, including boundary wall, railings and gate piers

Birkenhead

Roman Catholic church, 1860-62, by Edward Welby Pugin, with the chancel added in 1876-7 by Pugin and Pugin to a simplified design.

An image of Byrne Avenue Baths, including boundary wall, railings and gates

Byrne Avenue Baths, including boundary wall, railings and gates

Birkenhead

Byrne Avenue Baths, constructed in 1931-3, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons: Historic interest: it is an interesting example...

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Roman Catholic Church of Holy Name of Jesus

Birkenhead

Roman Catholic church. 1898-9 with 1909 porch and baptistery, Lady Chapel, and sacristy.

An image of K6 Telephone Kiosk on Price Street at the corner with Argyle Street, adjacent to Hamilton Square

K6 Telephone Kiosk on Price Street at the corner with Argyle Street, adjacent to Hamilton Square

Birkenhead

Telephone kiosk, Type K6. Designed in 1935 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Made by various contractors. Read the official list entry to find out more.

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Birkenhead Priory

Birkenhead

From the time of St Augustine's mission to re-establish Christianity in AD 597 to the reign of Henry VIII, monasticism formed an important facet of...

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Roman Catholic Church of St Joseph

Birkenhead

Roman Catholic church, 1899-1900, by Edmund Kirby of Liverpool.

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Upton Library

Birkenhead

Upton Branch Library by architect Richard Furniss, opened in September 1936.

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Thornton Hough War Memorial

Wirral

First World War memorial, 1921, based on a sketch design by Ernest Prestwich, built by James Lomax-Simpson.

An image of Birkenhead War Memorial (including flagpoles to north and south)

Birkenhead War Memorial (including flagpoles to north and south)

Birkenhead

War memorialErected 1925 by County Borough of Birkenhead Architect Lionel BuddenSculptor Herbert Tyson SmithBuilders Joseph Davies of Birkenhead and...

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Church of St Bartholomew

Wirral

Anglican church, 1883-6, by John Loughborough Pearson, red sandstone, red tiled roof, ridge crest, ashlar interior, early Decorated style.

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Standing cross in the churchyard of the Church of the Holy Cross at Woodchurch

Birkenhead

A standing cross is a free standing upright structure, usually of stone, mostly erected during the medieval period (mid 10th to mid 16th centuries AD).

An image of Egremont War Memorial

Egremont War Memorial

Wallasey

First World War memorial, erected in 1921.

An image of West Kirby War Memorial

West Kirby War Memorial

West Kirby

First World War memorial, 1923.

An image of Prenton War Memorial

Prenton War Memorial

Birkenhead

First World War memorial, unveiled on 6 August 1920, by Briggs, Wolstenholme & Thornley of Liverpool with sculptural adornment by Frank Thomas and Son...

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Mercantile Marine War Memorial

Birkenhead

First World War memorial drinking fountain, pre-1936. Read the official list entry to find out more.

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Birkenhead Quaker Meeting House

Birkenhead

Birkenhead Quaker Meeting House, constructed in 1892, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons: it is an interesting example of a...

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Vineyard Farmhouse

Bebington

Small farmhouse, C17, originally timber-framed and later encased in red sandstone, brick and render, extended to the south-east side in the late...

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St Joseph's Church

Birkenhead

Roman Catholic church, 1953-4, by Adrian Gilbert Scott, stripped Perpendicular Gothic style, buff Wellington brick with ashlar dressings, 'Lombardic'...

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Church of St Anne and Presbytery

Birkenhead

Roman Catholic church, 1875-7, by EW Pugin.

An image of Wallasey Central Library, including former Earlston House

Wallasey Central Library, including former Earlston House

Wallasey

An example of one the libraries built with funding from the foundation established by Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish-American industrialist and...

An image of K6 Telephone Kiosk on Hamilton Street at junction with Duncan Street, adjacent to Hamilton Square

K6 Telephone Kiosk on Hamilton Street at junction with Duncan Street, adjacent to Hamilton Square

Birkenhead

Telephone kiosk, Type K6. Designed in 1935 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. Made by various contractors. Read the official list entry to find out more.

An image of Standing cross to the east of the porch of the Church of St Barnabas

Standing cross to the east of the porch of the Church of St Barnabas

Bebington

Standing cross, C9 or C10, restored in 1958 with some modern stonework. Read the official list entry to find out more.

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8 Silverdale Road, Oxton

Birkenhead

Semi-detached house, now four flats.

An image of Heswall War Memorial

Heswall War Memorial

Heswall

Heswall War Memorial, which stands at the junction of Dawstone Road and School Hill, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:...

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Church of St Mary

Wallasey

Anglican church, 1876-77, by E W Nobbs with G E Grayson as consultant.

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Historic Wirral through time

The National Heritage List for England contains hundreds of details about buildings and places, including the periods in which they were built and the uses they've had over the years. Explore how your local area has changed through time.

Early medieval AD 410 to AD 1066

This period, often associated in England with Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, saw a reduction in urban living from the Roman period and increased migration from northern Europe.

Traces of this period can be found in cemeteries, particularly in artefacts and in some of the very early churches, as this period also saw the growth of Christianity in Britain.

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An image of WALL TO GROUNDS OF STANHOPE HOUSE
An image of WALL TO GROUNDS OF STANHOPE HOUSE Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of Standing cross to the east of the porch of the Church of St Barnabas
An image of Standing cross to the east of the porch of the Church of St Barnabas Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user

Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540

This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.

The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Church and the English reformation.

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An image of BRIMSTAGE HALL AND TOWER
An image of BRIMSTAGE HALL AND TOWER Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of Birkenhead Priory
An image of Birkenhead Priory Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of Church of St Peter
An image of Church of St Peter Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of THURSTASTON HALL
An image of THURSTASTON HALL Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of TOWER TO FORMER CHURCH OF ST HILARY TO SOUTH WEST OF PRESENT CHURCH
An image of TOWER TO FORMER CHURCH OF ST HILARY TO SOUTH WEST OF PRESENT CHURCH Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user

Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901

The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.

In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanantly altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.

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An image of THE DELL, THE DIAMOND AND THE CAUSEWAY, PORT SUNLIGHT
An image of THE DELL, THE DIAMOND AND THE CAUSEWAY, PORT SUNLIGHT Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of ITALIAN LODGE
An image of ITALIAN LODGE Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of WALLASEY WATER TOWER
An image of WALLASEY WATER TOWER Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of HAMILTON SQUARE STATION
An image of HAMILTON SQUARE STATION Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of EASTHAM FERRY HOTEL
An image of EASTHAM FERRY HOTEL Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user

20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000

The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.

Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.

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An image of HOYLAKE AND WEST KIRBY WAR MEMORIAL
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An image of GORSEHILL WATER TOWER
An image of GORSEHILL WATER TOWER Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of Port Sunlight War Memorial
An image of Port Sunlight War Memorial Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of Jellicoe watercourse, including associated retaining wall, viewing platforms, railings and planters at former Cadbury factory
An image of Jellicoe watercourse, including associated retaining wall, viewing platforms, railings and planters at former Cadbury factory Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of Wallasey Town Hall including podium facing walls and steps, concrete retaining walls and steps down to the promenade, boundary walls and railings including light standards, and railings to front lawns
An image of Wallasey Town Hall including podium facing walls and steps, concrete retaining walls and steps down to the promenade, boundary walls and railings including light standards, and railings to front lawns Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user

Early medieval AD 410 to AD 1066

This period, often associated in England with Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, saw a reduction in urban living from the Roman period and increased migration from northern Europe.

Traces of this period can be found in cemeteries, particularly in artefacts and in some of the very early churches, as this period also saw the growth of Christianity in Britain.

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An image of WALL TO GROUNDS OF STANHOPE HOUSE
An image of WALL TO GROUNDS OF STANHOPE HOUSE Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of Standing cross to the east of the porch of the Church of St Barnabas
An image of Standing cross to the east of the porch of the Church of St Barnabas Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user

Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540

This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.

The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Church and the English reformation.

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An image of BRIMSTAGE HALL AND TOWER
An image of BRIMSTAGE HALL AND TOWER Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of Birkenhead Priory
An image of Birkenhead Priory Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of Church of St Peter
An image of Church of St Peter Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of THURSTASTON HALL
An image of THURSTASTON HALL Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of TOWER TO FORMER CHURCH OF ST HILARY TO SOUTH WEST OF PRESENT CHURCH
An image of TOWER TO FORMER CHURCH OF ST HILARY TO SOUTH WEST OF PRESENT CHURCH Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user

Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901

The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.

In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanantly altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.

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An image of THE DELL, THE DIAMOND AND THE CAUSEWAY, PORT SUNLIGHT
An image of THE DELL, THE DIAMOND AND THE CAUSEWAY, PORT SUNLIGHT Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of ITALIAN LODGE
An image of ITALIAN LODGE Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of WALLASEY WATER TOWER
An image of WALLASEY WATER TOWER Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of HAMILTON SQUARE STATION
An image of HAMILTON SQUARE STATION Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of EASTHAM FERRY HOTEL
An image of EASTHAM FERRY HOTEL Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user

20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000

The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.

Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.

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An image of HOYLAKE AND WEST KIRBY WAR MEMORIAL
An image of HOYLAKE AND WEST KIRBY WAR MEMORIAL Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of GORSEHILL WATER TOWER
An image of GORSEHILL WATER TOWER Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of Port Sunlight War Memorial
An image of Port Sunlight War Memorial Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of Jellicoe watercourse, including associated retaining wall, viewing platforms, railings and planters at former Cadbury factory
An image of Jellicoe watercourse, including associated retaining wall, viewing platforms, railings and planters at former Cadbury factory Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user
An image of Wallasey Town Hall including podium facing walls and steps, concrete retaining walls and steps down to the promenade, boundary walls and railings including light standards, and railings to front lawns
An image of Wallasey Town Hall including podium facing walls and steps, concrete retaining walls and steps down to the promenade, boundary walls and railings including light standards, and railings to front lawns Contributed by a Missing Pieces Project user

Aerial photos of Wirral

Historic aerial photography shows the growth and changes in England's urban and rural landscapes, revealing secrets that are impossible to see from the ground.

Hamilton Square, the entrance to the Queensway Tunnel and environs, Birkenhead, 1934

Birkenhead

Hamilton Square, the entrance to the Queensway Tunnel and environs, Birkenhead, 1934

Hamilton Street and environs, Birkenhead, 1950

Birkenhead

Hamilton Street and environs, Birkenhead, 1950

Port Sunlight Village, Port Sunlight, from the west, 1926. This image has been produced from a print.

Port Sunlight

Port Sunlight Village, Port Sunlight, 1926

Port Sunlight Village and the Lever Brothers Sunlight Soap Works, Port Sunlight, 1934

Port Sunlight

Port Sunlight Village and the Lever Brothers Sunlight Soap Works, Port Sunlight, 1934

The Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight and the River Mersey, Bromborough, 1946

Bromborough

The Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight and the River Mersey, Bromborough, 1946

Bolton Road, Port Sunlight and environs, Bromborough, 1946

Bromborough

Bolton Road, Port Sunlight and environs, Bromborough, 1946

Little Mundens and Millyea off Farr Hall Drive, Heswall, 1951. This image has been produced from a print marked by Aerofilms Ltd for photo editing.

Heswall

Little Mundens and Millyea off Farr Hall Drive, Heswall, 1951

Little Mundens, Longacre and Farleys off Farr Hall Drive, Heswall, 1951. This image has been produced from a print marked by Aerofilms Ltd for photo editing.

Heswall

Little Mundens, Longacre and Farleys off Farr Hall Drive, Heswall, 1951

Raby Vale, Stanacres (Thornton Court) and surrounding countryside, Thornton Hough, from the east, 1947

Thornton Hough

Raby Vale, Stanacres (Thornton Court) and surrounding countryside, Thornton Hough, 1947

Raby Vale, Thornton Hough, 1947

Thornton Hough

Raby Vale, Thornton Hough, 1947

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Historic England Archive images of Wirral

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Port Sunlight, Bebington, Wirral

Date created: 1945 - 1980

General street view in Port Sunlight. The village was designed by William Hesketh Lever in the Victorian era.

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General street view in Port Sunlight. The village was designed by William Hesketh Lever in the Victorian era.
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London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company

West Kirby, Wirral

Date created: 22 Aug 1933

Figures walking towards West Kirby Swimming Baths on South Parade

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Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens

Claughton, Birkenhead, Wirral

Date created: 1900 - 1920

GENERAL VIEW SHOWING SWANS ON THE LAKE

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Port Sunlight, Bebington, Wirral

Date created: 1945 - 1980

General view of half timbered houses in Port Sunlight from the park area.

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General view of half timbered houses in Port Sunlight from the park area.
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London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company

West Kirby, Wirral

Date created: 22 Aug 1933

Players on the bowling green in Victoria Gardens, with the putting green beyond

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Players on the bowling green in Victoria Gardens, with the putting green beyond
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Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens

Claughton, Birkenhead, Wirral

Date created: 1900 - 1913

GENERAL VIEW SHOWING THE LAKE

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Port Sunlight, Bebington, Wirral

Date created: 1945 - 1980

General view in Port Sunlight showing a bridge and schools in the background. The village was designed by William Hesketh Lever.

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General view in Port Sunlight showing a bridge and schools in the background. The village was designed by William Hesketh Lever.
General view in Port Sunlight showing a bridge and schools in the background. The village was designed by William Hesketh Lever. © Historic England Archive Find out more

London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company

Hoylake, Wirral

Date created: 24 Aug 1933

A view looking along the promenade running beside North Parade, showing figures on the seafront and beach

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Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens

Claughton, Birkenhead, Wirral

Date created: 1900 - 1910

GENERAL VIEW ACROSS LAKE

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New Brighton, Wallasey, Wirral

Date created: 1960 - 1969

Copy of a photograph showing the general view from the beach including the New Brighton Tower.

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London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company

Hoylake, Wirral

Date created: 24 Aug 1933

People walking past the front of the Hoylake Baths on North Parade

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Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens

Claughton, Birkenhead, Wirral

Date created: 01 Jan 1900 - 23 Sep 1905

VIEW ACROSS THE LAKE WITH SWAN

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Stories about heritage in Wirral

Historic England publishes news, blogs, videos and podcasts celebrating England's heritage. Discover the stories we have about Wirral.

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Mentions Wallasey Central Library,, Wirral

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A photograph of a small bathroom with a window frame in the centre and walls painted with a mural of an underwater scene containing fish, a hammerhead shark and other sea life.

Birkenhead’s Hidden Gem of Outsider Art "Ron’s Place" Newly Listed

Mentions 8 Silverdale Road, Oxton, Wirral

Ron’s Place, located at 8 Silverdale Road in Birkenhead, Merseyside, has been granted Grade II listing by DCMS on the advice of Historic England.

Town hall with central tower against blue sky

Wallasey Town Hall Upgraded from Grade II to Grade II*

Mentions Wallasey Town Hall, Wirral

Wallasey Town Hall has been upgraded from Grade II to Grade II* by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport following Historic England's advice

Topiary lining a path with hedging either side.

The Best of England’s Post-War Parks, Gardens and Landscapes Protected

Mentions Jellicoe watercourse,, Wirral

Newly announced protections by Historic England are the result of a three-year collaboration with The Gardens Trust.

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Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about heritage in their local area.

Worker's housing, Port Sunlight, Merseyside

Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Children outside a half-timbered worker's housing built as part of the model village for the Tudor Company in Port Sunlight.

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Worker's housing, Port Sunlight, Merseyside
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Wilton Grange, Meols Drive, West Kirby, Merseyside

Period: Edwardian (1902 - 1913)

The house was built circa 1905.

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Wilton Grange, Meols Drive, West Kirby, Merseyside
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Wallasey Grammar School, Wallasey, Merseyside

Period: Georgian (1714 - 1836)

This building in Breck Road was used as Wallasey Grammar school from 1799 until 1884.

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Wallasey Grammar School, Wallasey, Merseyside
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Wallasey Beach, New Brighton, Wirral, Merseyside

Period: 1930s (1930 - 1938)

New Brighton provided a seaside resort for people from Liverpool.

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Wallasey Beach, New Brighton, Wirral, Merseyside
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Village Hall, York Street, Bebington, Merseyside

Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)

This building was originally a school. It was built in 1858 as part of a planned village for Price's Patent Candle Company.

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Village Hall, York Street, Bebington, Merseyside
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Ventilation Station , Birkenhead, Merseyside

Period: 1920s (1920 - 1929)

This ventilation station for the Mersey Road tunnel (Queensway) dates from 1925-34.

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Ventilation Station , Birkenhead, Merseyside
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Swiss Bridge, Birkenhead Park, Merseyside

Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)

The Swiss Bridge is a footbridge over part of the east lake. It was put up in 1843-7 but has been renewed several times.

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Swiss Bridge, Birkenhead Park, Merseyside
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Sunlight Soap Works, Port Sunlight, Bebington, Merseyside

Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)

An office within the Sunlight Soap works, with women packaging books and promotional posters for Lever Brothers' products, and processing...

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Sunlight Soap Works, Port Sunlight, Bebington, Merseyside
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Heritage at Risk 2016, Flaybrick Memorial Gardens, Flaybrick Memorial Gardens,Tollemarche Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, Originally featuring a Roman Catholic Chapel, Non- Conformist Chapel and a Church of England Chapel.Opened in 1864 to a design by Edward Kemp, view from east.
Heritage at Risk 2016, Flaybrick Memorial Gardens, Flaybrick Memorial Gardens,Tollemarche Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, Originally featuring a Roman Catholic Chapel, Non- Conformist Chapel and a Church of England Chapel.Opened in 1864 to a design by Edward Kemp, view from east. © Historic England Archive Find out more

Flaybrick Memorial Gardens, Bidston

Grade II* registered cemetery, designed by Edward Kemp with buildings by Lucy and Littler.

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