Heritage

Whoever said that heritage was a thing of the past was well clued up! Just look around at the wealth of heritage that we have in Wirral. From our links with the visit of the Vikings, to dinosaur footprints at Birkenhead Priory which would have preceded the visit of the Benedictine Monks who established what has now become the world famous Mersey Ferries... it's remarkable. First street trams in Europe, first underground railway tunnel running under a river, first steam powered submarine, Guide Dogs for the Blind originated in Wallasey and Lees Tapestry Works decorated some of the world's finest cruise liners. Birkenhead Park is the country's first park funded by public subscription and now the only Grade One listed landscape in the country.

Pirates on parade at Birkenhead Docks, providing fun and laughs!

Shipbuilding was responsible for the growth of Birkenhead with Cammell Laird at the forefront of the industry in this country, not to overlook Levers and Port Sunlight Village. There is the built heritage including Hamilton Square, one of the finest examples of its type in Europe, and the largest collection of consecutively numbered Grade One listed buildings in the country. Wirral has a record of innovation and pioneering spirit in transport, engineering, shipbuilding, landscape design, art schools, libraries and social well-being.

A deep sea diver gives a lift to the sea weary legs of an old shipmate, while they amuse the land locked audience with a musical treat!

Don't forget that our heritage was once the future for past residents of Wirral and we make sense of our present by understanding our past and where we have come from. We will be adding information regarding Wirral museums, civic and historical societies, local history groups, heritage events and archive services.

The Birkenhead Priory's own Chapel provide a quiet and peaceful place to observe its wonderful architecture.