Explore the Wirral peninsula in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its local history, people and places.
Bounded by the River Dee and Wales on one side and the River Mersey and Liverpool on the other, the Wirral peninsula has its own special history. The major towns on the Mersey – Birkenhead and Wallasey – have a strong industrial heritage, New Brighton on the Irish Sea coast was developed as a resort whereas the south and west of the Wirral is largely rural with small towns and villages. Ancient and recent history are intermingled on the Wirral with areas of natural landscape and parklands, mediaeval villages and ancient buildings built of the local sandstone close to the industrial development and docks on the Mersey in the northeast and Port Sunlight to the south.A-Z of the Wirral delves into the history of the peninsula. It highlights well-known landmarks, famous residents and digs beneath the surface to uncover some of the lesser known facts about the Wirral and its hidden places of interest. Significant moments in its history are covered as well as its notable buildings and other features, including famous names associated with the Wirral, from early times to the present-day. This fascinating A-Z tour of the Wirral’s history is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this part of the North West.
