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	Collegiate house nr st andrews church (Preview) Hi, i live nr st andrews chuch bebington and i was wondering does anyone have any info on a building which was opposite the church. on the ordanance survey map of 1897 it was a big building nr kirket lane and i believe it was a collegiate house possibly used by monks but thats all i know. if anyone has any mo...	wanner69	0	1081		Jan 5 16:18 2011 by wanner69
	Prenton Hall (Preview) Hi, I have recently aquired a water colour painting of Prenton Hall in 1919, if anyone is interested in it please contact me - cattellstee@aol.com. Thanks Steve.	Steve Cat	0	1416		Nov 10 11:42 2010 by Steve Cat
	Prices Patent Candle Company (Preview) I was fortunate enough to get some photos of the remains of Prices Patent Candle Company this weekend thanks to a friend of mine. The site is all locked up now and has 24 hour security so its great that i was able to get these. I know the site is being refurbished so lets hope they dont destroy the building...	Doctor Frick	5	2398		Oct 13 00:40 2010 by carbuncle69
	Heswall tragedy (Preview) This guy had to be the most unluckiest in the world at the time. I understand he was a parishoner of Neston but was playing the organ at Lower Heswall when killed. Does anyone know the full story and was he actually struck by lightning or was the building struck and he was killed by falling masonary? Was a...	Telegram Sam	4	3979		Oct 12 13:19 2010 by Doctor Frick
	Where did evacues go from Liverpool? (Preview) Hi there, my nan Agnes Hodkinson born 1931 in Liverpool, was evacuated as a child from Liverpool, but never told me where she was evacuated to- can anybody help?	jojo	7	1683		Oct 6 22:34 2010 by Historybook
	Place names wirral villages medieval names (Preview) I am currently working on a fiction novel concerning the link between Birkenhead Park and Central Park in New York City. The story travels back in time and I want to use place names of actual villages on the Wirral from medieval times. Can anyone suggest a publication / web site where I can trace curren...	Bruce Essar	8	2295		Aug 26 20:28 2010 by Bruce Essar
	Frankby paintings (Preview) Could you please tell me who painted the fantastic paintings at the bottom of the Frankby page. Also, would it be possible to get copies? Thanks	motorman	2	1054		Aug 26 19:06 2010 by motorman
	moorhouse brothers (Preview) Hi, I found an old bottle today which was washed up on formby beach, The bottle has a stone srew-in stopper type top and the words Moorhouse Bros. Birkenhead written on the bottle. Anybody know anything about this company?	andyham	3	9446		Aug 15 18:39 2010 by Telegram Sam
	Devonshire Park Birkenhead: Please Help. Photos / info / history needed. (Preview) Devonshire Park Residents Association (DEPRA) would like anyone to contact us who has, any old photos we could copy, maps or history about Devonshire Park. We are trying to find out: Where the name came from? When was construction started on the area? Part of the area was bombed during WW2. Do you hav...	DEPRAPeteElaine	0	1510		Jul 7 00:06 2010 by DEPRAPeteElaine
	Fibreglass Ltd (Preview) I'm looking for a company that was based in Birkenhead in the late 60's early 70's called Fibreglass Ltd. They were part of the Pilkington Group and made glass fibre matting to the car industry and for baths etc. They were based in either Gautby Road or Valley Road. Does anyone have any information abou...	bill773mini	1	1241		Jun 17 13:10 2010 by jim flynn
	Fearnley Hall (Preview) hi can anyone tell me a little about where we live? We are in Fearnley Hall in the Woodlands,a and we know that it is the former Bishop of Birkenhead's residence, and it has also been the YMCA, as shown on the 1936 map for Birkenhead. Thanks Jess	jess53	0	1379		Apr 30 17:10 2010 by jess53
	School in The Woodlands (Preview) Hi can anyone tell me anything about the school that uased to be in the Woodlands in Birkenhead? It is now a childrens play area, and I have recently found out that the school used to have a swiming pool too. Can anyone help? Thanks Jess	jess53	0	874		Apr 30 17:08 2010 by jess53
	Postcard fair in thornton hough sunday 21/2/10 (Preview) There a postcard fair in the village hall in thornton hough on sunday.Its a great chance to pick up some great old pictures of our area.Its starts at 10 a.m and its in the hall which is on the left of the road to the left of the little church (over the road from the post office).You can also buy lots of local hi...	nestonlad	2	1345		Feb 24 11:45 2010 by nestonlad
	Ladies in waiting to the Bromborough May Queen (Preview) I wonder if anyone recognises themselves in this pic. Taken in the 1940s. We had a tremendous day. I am the girl on the second row from the front with Iris on my left and lily on my right. The girl at the back on the right was Pam I think. I would be very interested to hear from anyone who recognises these girls...	rubyfletcher	8	2482		Dec 11 10:12 2009 by rubyfletcher

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