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Domain Street Seacombe
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Would anybody know where Domain Street Seacombe was please? My Gt Gt Grandparents lived there in 1871 but cannot find it anywhere. Thanks for looking -- Edited by wirrallresearcher on Wednesday 13th of February 2013 09:39:07 PM
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Roy booth
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Anyone here hi now off roy booth he did an article oByron neston
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Cecilenhof
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Why is there a photo of the Cecilienhof palace at Potsdam on your home page? Any Wirral or Merseyside architectural connection with that glorious palace which by magic survived the Berlin holocaust and entertained the Big Three in 1945? Tony
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Royal Rock Hotel
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Searching for the Finlay family that moved around the area, but notably ran Royal Rock Hotel around the turn of the 19th century. According to family, my great-great grandfather and mother were killed together in a cart crash in 1899 leaving four children behind, but I only find a record of my gg'gran...
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Publishing of articles
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Hi, I published an article from here a couple of years ago by kind permission of Colin Schroeder via Philip Keary. I have recently launched another magazine (The Lake) concentrating on the West Kirby/Hoylake area as well as Heswall Magazine. There are further articles from the site I would like to pu...
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Rock Ville ( Villa ) Hotel, Old Chester Road, Tranmere
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Hello, Does anyone know if this hotel is the same as the Rock Villa in Rock Ferry or is a separate place? Thanks for your help
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Gower
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Hi does anyone know the name and maybe have some photos of the farm that was opposite upton station
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Hi does anyone know the name and maybe have some photos of the farm that was opposite upton station on the plot of the seven styles pub carpark,I have fond memories of being sent there with my younger brother by my mother to buy eggs and feed the pigs.
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john barker
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Military Camp at Upton - World War 2
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Hello, I am researching my family history and my Grandfather tells me that he was stationed in Upton at the beginning of World War 2. He helped train recruits at the camp and also delivered ammunition to the guns sites. Does anyone have information about the camp in Upton such as photographs and the act...
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Spital Dam Photos
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Does anyone know where I can find photos of Spital Dam. Like this one... http://www.oldwirral.com/spital.html. I have just bought the house in the background and would really like some photos of it's history blown up for the walls. Thanks.
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jeffo
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Shore Cottage Thurstaston
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I`ve seen the cottage many times but just recently started wondering what is its history? Why was it built down on the shore? Can anyone help? Thanks ALLAN
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Thurstaston history
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Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knows of any books or where to go to find out about the history of Thurstaston, particulary Thurstaston hall, and the white cottage on the beach. As I am doing research, so any information about the history this area would be really helpful and appreciated. Thank you x...
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thurstaston hall family GLEGG
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thurstaston hall (i think) is where my great great grandfather lived for a few years as this was left to him but not sure my family name is or his was john baskerville glegg but it was miss spelled alot ie.. glieg clegg and baskervlye please help i know he was in the 1812 war in canada too thanks john glegg t...
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THe Esplanade new Ferry Walnut House
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I am seeking information about Walnut House on the Esplanade new ferry. It is a detached house in the georgian style with front garden - the last house on the Esplanade. I believe the property extends from the Esplanade back to a near parallel st with access from the back. Does anyone know the histo...
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Berice Jones
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Irby
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Does anyone know what was there before manor court in irby was built?
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Berwick Toy factory
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Hi folks, I am looking for any photos of the original Berwick toy factory. I can remember playing with the tea sets that my nan brought home form there many years ago. Can anyone help? Thanks Jess
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Seacombe ferry landing stage
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Hello all. Just been rooting in the attic and found some pictures of me dismantling the old landing stage. The company I was working for Chtistiani&Nielsen went bust and left me high and dry. I finished the work and also ended up converting the former landfall(LCT7074) Back to d day spec. In a nuts...
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Tollemache Road, Claughton - History
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Hi Everyone, I am currently looking for photos and some information on the history of Tollemache Road in Claughton. I don’t suppose anyone could point me to some old pictures of the Upton road area of Tollemache Road if possible. Apparently there used to be a pub around this part of Tollemache Road and...
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History of sandalwood drive ch439aj
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Hi i would be very greatful and interested if anybody out there could possibly tell me what was at this above postcode round the 1950s and 60s pls i am having trouble finding info out
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Bromborough Pool
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I am doing a project on the Village of Bromborough Pool. I know there used to be two shops in the Village, one was a general shop including a small Post Office the other was a Drapers. Does anyone know where the shops were situated? thanks
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Roman bridge in Birkenhead
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Have only limited information on this; anyone got a copy of the Rev. Massie paper of 1850 or the section drawn by the engineer at the time o discovery in 1845? Any info would be welcome! Many thanks.
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nickthestick
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Devon Avenue
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Hello all, I have recently begun volunteering at the New Brighton Heritage Centre on Victoria Road, which has led me to learn a lot more about local history - a few weeks ago, I barely knew about the tower. I have been looking into road names and their origins, and have found it absolutely fascinating,...
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Parr's Cottages Oxton Vale
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Hello My family lived at 3 Parr's Cottages in 1851. Pls can anyone tell me if these cottages still exist, or, if not, when were they demolished? Regards Carolyn
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Cottages on Arrowe Park road
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Hi, I have recently moved into one of the white cottages on Arrowe Park road, just by The Stirup pub. And I am desperate to know their history. Like when were they built. And what was the area around them like back then. And what sort of people lived in them. They are quite old. But I don't know where to even l...
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Prisoner of war camp on Badgers Rake Lane
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A friend told me recently that there used to be a prisoner of war camp on Badgers Rake Lane.I've been trying to find out more about it and would be grateful if anyone on here can tell me something about it.The Badgers Rake Lane I'm referring to is the one that runs between the A540 and the Welsh Road.
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Articles for Heswall Magazine
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Hi, I run Heswall Magazine which many of you who live in the area may have seen? I am always interested in any articles people may have on Heswall and surrounding areas such as Caldy, Irby, Thingwall, Barnston, Thurstaston etc. I have published several articles by Gavin Chappell who I see contributes...
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Heswall Magazine
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Wirral turnpikes
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Hello I am a new user and am an MA student in local history I am gathering primary source material relating to the Wirral turnpikes between Chester and Parkgate and Chester and Birkenhead, any maps photographs of toll gates or toll houses or information on toll gate owners, any help much appreciated....
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Old stone house opposite Treetops surgery, Bromborough
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Having recently moved to Bromborough I am busy exploring the area. I saw a lane on Allport Lane opposite the Treetops surgery buildings, leading down to what I thought was a cut through. As I walked down I was stopped by some workmen who said it was private property. I could see a very old stone house poss...
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Raby Hall Gate House
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Reply Quote More Edit PostDelete PostPrinter Friendly Raby Hall Gate House Can any one give me information on an older couple who lived in the Gate House at Raby Hall of July 1967? I would like to contact any of the living family members. I do remember the couple had a daughter and family who lived...
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Barrymore Way / Aldford Close in Bromborough???
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Please help, after looking at countless websites i have been unable to find any history on the old gate house at the top of Barrymore Way and Raby Hall Road; plus the Coach/Stable houses in a courtyard at the bottom of Aldford Close!!! This need to know has been fired up by talking to an elderly neighbour...
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Bromborough Pool Primary School Staff
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Can anyone help me with the names of the staff at Bromborough Pool primary school? (From when the school opened - 1950's). My Mum has indicated that there was a headteacher and his wife who ran the school, with a daughter who also became a teacher at the school.I welcome any information.
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