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Bruce Essar
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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 current village names back to what they would have been?

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Theres a book thats available that might help (i've attached a link) but its a bit pricey,i would suggest you try and get your library to get hold of a copy for you or do a quick check on ebay.Good look with your own book it sounds very interesting

http://www.gould.com.au/History-of-Wirral-p/phl686.htm

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Nestonlad - thanks a million for that I was struggling a little. I shall check this out. 
I shall keep you up to date with the book's progress!biggrin


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Not sure if you know about the site i've put a link to but someone there might be able to point you in the right direction as well

http://www.wikiwirral.co.uk/forums/ubbthreads.php/forums/80/1/Wirral_History.html

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even better! I have ordered a used copy of the book from amazon - greatly reduced price!

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Yes also the cover of David Randalls book "The search for old Wirral" contains a very old map, or the History of Wirral by Stephen J Roberts contains several maps throughout the growing stages of Wirrals time line. They would all be of use to you im sure.

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Thank you for that Doc, I shall look it up.

Avatar p.s. I think the beard could do with a trim!biggrin


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Don't forget to mention the Bonks in Birkenhead Park smile.gif ...... Burial Mounds!

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Thank you for that Motorman I was not aware of the bumps. I have mentioned the spitfire which crashed into the park and was recovered some years later.

Cheers,

Bruce

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