Merseyside
Properties and events in Merseyside
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'Railway Recollections Around Southport' - Heritage Talk
Join Keith Hick at Southport & Birkdale Cricket Club on Trafalgar Road for an illustrated talk about the history of Southport's railways.
'Where Do You Get Your Local News From?' A talk by Dr Julia Paul
Join Dr Julia Paul to discover the oral histories of those involved with Southport's local newspapers, both past and present, and learn more about the difference local news reporting makes to towns like ours..
"Southport Scenes" pop-up gallery
Secret Sand Land & Brighter Living Partnership present "Southport Scenes" a pop-up art gallery, displaying artwork inspired by and featuring scenes from across Southport.
"What's There To Shout About?"
A history of Town Criers and the local history of Southport's Criers.
190 year old church and Refurbished church hall which used to be the schoolhouse
190 year old Victorian church and The Sir Ken Dodd Happiness Hall for Church and Community.
A Memorable Moment at The Municipal Hotel
To celebrate Heritage Week, The Municipal Hotel & Spa will host Heritage Tours, offering a unique glimpse into the Municipal Building's rich history as the former home of the Liverpool City Council.
Ainsdale - the mystery of the seaside garden village
A walk round the site of Ainsdale's Seaside Garden Village looking for clues to the planned exhibition of 1908 and investigating what happened next.
All Hallows Church Allerton
A fine Victorian church, with 14 Edward Burne Jones / William Morris windows celebrating our 150th Anniversary in 2026.
All Saints Childwall
A Priest ministering in Childwall is recorded in the Domesday Book of l086. All Saints is a Grade One listed building. Although the oldest part of the building is 14th century, Saxon stones can be found in the Church Porch.
Archive Drop In Day
Join us for an exciting opportunity to delve into the archive of central Liverpool’s oldest building as part of Heritage Open Days.
At The Cutting Edge - Unique Experience Tours at the British Lawnmower Museum
See the biggest, the smallest, the fastest, the most expensive, & ‘Lawnmowers of the Rich & Famous’ from King Charles & Princess Diana, Queen’s Royal Rock legend Brian May to Top Gear's James May, and many mower!
AudaTours Birkenhead Audio Tour: Hammers, Hulls and the Means Test
A self-guided audio tour of Birkenhead, exploring the shipbuilders, dockers and ferry workers of the Mersey.
AudaTours Liverpool Audio Tour: Below the Liver Birds
A self-guided audio tour of Liverpool, exploring the working life beneath the Liver Birds: dock gates, clerks' floors, sailors' homes, strike grounds and the streets that built the port.
AudaTours Southport Audio Tour: Hands to the Sea
A self-guided audio tour of Southport, exploring the dockers, fishermen and seafront workers who built the resort.
Bebington Cemetery
Bebington Cemetery was opened in 1868 and was developed to create a tranquil oasis.
Bidston Community Archaeology
Excavation of the Pig Field Site commenced in 2011 to learn about the people who lived and worked on this land. This is an on-going excavation. Members work on site each Sunday April to October. Visit consists of tour of site and explanation.
Bidston Hall Estate – Manorial Lands, Victorian Plans and subsequent history
A short walk exploring the landscape and history of the northern part of Bidston Hill.
Bidston Windmill
A brick-built tower mill used for grinding corn from 1800 until 1875.
Birkenhead Central Library
A 45 minute guided tour of the building will take place starting in the entrance foyer and ending in the reference library (first floor).
Birkenhead Park Heritage Exhibition
Discover the rich history of Birkenhead Park through our special Heritage Open Days exhibition.