Wirral Collection

Raby Mere, a Wirral beauty spot, , Merseyside. 3rd August 1937

New Brighton Pier, Wallasey, Wirral, Merseyside. 8th August 1950

Sunshine on the bridge to Rock Ferry Pier. 6th October 1937

Swimming Gala and races at the Derby Swimming Pool in Harrison Drive, Wallasey. Circa 1935

The star of the first heat of the Ladies 220 yds. championship race at New Brighton Baths. Left to right:- H.M Yate (Port of Portsmouth S.C), D. Hutton (Border City S.C.), E.M.H Deane (Gt)

Oak and Eldon Gardens, Birkenhead. The two notorious blocks of flats are nearing the end of their days. At the end of the month

Queen Elizabeth II visits Port Sunlight as part of its 100th birthday celebrations. 8th August 1988

Queen Elizabeth II visits a patient at Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park, close to the village of Upton, Wirral, Merseyside. Picture taken 4th May 1982

Poulton Victoria Sports and Social Club, Wallasey, 30th April 1992, singer Cheryl, performing on stage

Oak and Eldon Gardens, Birkenhead. Workmen preparing the flats for demolition. 26th September 1979

Assault troops of the Cheshire Regiment dash on to the Liverpool Landing Stage to take over the Wallasey ferry boat Leasowe at the start of the exercise Friendly Invasion. 19th August 1961

Plumber Derek Hill has a plan to bring water back to Parkgate front. He wants to follow a plan put forward by fisherman after the last war - their plan was to gouge a deep channel on the marsh which

The Pyramids Shopping Centre in Birkenhead. 25th March 1991

Queen Elizabeth II visiting Wirral, Merseyside. Birkenhead, the Mayor (Alderman H Dawson) presents Alderman J Oates, a leading council member, to the Queen in the Town Hall. July 1957

Liscard shops, on Wallasey Road. Liscard is an area of the town of Wallasey, in Merseyside. 25th October 1991

Liscard shops, the new look shopping centre nearly complete. Liscard is an area of the town of Wallasey, in Merseyside. 25th October 1991

The Continental Cinema, Wallasey, Wirral, Merseyside. 27th March 1975

Wallasey beach patrol, under the direction of Mr C Mitchell, Wallasey Baths Manager, go into full scale rescue training at New Brighton, Wirral, Merseyside. 14th June 1954

Spence the blanket man managed to raise a laugh at Birkenhead Market. That was quite an achievement among traders shocked by a 50 percent drop in business on their first saturday trading since part

Air Raid effects in the North West of England where a bomb dropped during the night, in front of a shop. Wallasey, Wirral, in Merseyside. August 1940

West Kirby Beach Scene, Sunday 7th July 1991

West Kirby Beach and Waterfront, 8th February 1997

West Kirby Beach Scene, 4th June 1974

Rescue workers as seen from the bottom of a bomb crater from a raid on the 21st December. Houses were demolished. Manor Road, Wallasey. 24th December 1940

RAF Rehabilitation Centre in The Wirral on the Cheshire Coast. Picture shows (RIGHT) Flight Sergeants J Thompson, DFM of Woolton

Interior of a girls High School in Wallasey showing the assembly hall where the bomb dropped through the roof. September 1940

The Admiralty hand over a 72 ft drifter to Birkenhead Sea Cadets to use in their training, at West Float, Birkenhead. May 1944

The Mayor of Wallasey P. G Davies talks yo the turnout of youth at the manifestation of
The Mayor of Wallasey P.G Davies talks yo the turnout of youth at the manifestation of the new squadron of the Air Training Corps at Manor Road School, Wallasey. February 1941

Oak and Eldon Gardens, Birkenhead - son to be no more. 13th September 1979

Oak Gardens, Birkenhead, soon to disappear. 23rd July 1979

Oak and Eldon Gardens, Birkenhead. 30th August 1977

Oak and Eldon Gardens, Birkenhead. Pictured is George Gaines, caretaker of Oak Gardens. 16th October 1975

Oak and Eldon Gardens, Birkenhead. 25th October 1975

The Fog Bell, which was for a number of years was housed in the tower of the Seacombe stage, Wallasey. 12th August 1931

Rock Ferry Baths, Wirral. March 1933

G. E. Lowdell flying in a Comper Swift (G-ABTC) leads Sq Ldr J. W
G.E. Lowdell flying in a Comper Swift (G-ABTC) leads Sq Ldr J.W. Woodhouse Avvo 631 Cadet at the Control Point at Hooton Airfield, during the first days flying in the Kings Cup. 8th July 1932

The Russian ice breaker "Lenin"photographed in Vittoria Dock, Birkenhead
The Russian ice breaker " Lenin" photographed in Vittoria Dock, Birkenhead. 12th October 1948

Grange Precinct, Birkenhead, bustling with shoppers - but if Lairds close even this symbol of wider prosperity in Wirral will feel the pinch. 27th July 1984

The Grange Precinct, Birkenhead. Circa 1977

The Grange Precinct, Birkenhead. 13th October 1977

The Grange Precinct, Birkenhead. 1978

Birkenheads new superstore nearing completion. 23rd March 1976

Unauthorised traders at work at Birkenheads Grange Road Shopping Precinct, after a major hitch when security guards refused to employ a heavy headed approach. 21st December 1984

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, watches the trampoline display at Port Sunlight. Circa May 1972

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, tries Guides beefburgers at Port Sunlight, offered by Margaret Saner, aged 14. Circa May 1972

The Queen visits Port Sunlight as part of its 100th birthday celebrations. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrive aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia with their grandchildren

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrives at the swimming pool at Leasowe Leisure Centre, Wirral. 8th March 1980

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh meets the youngsters at Leasowe Adventure Playground, Wirral. 8th March 1980

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