Nostalgic memories of Birkenhead's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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i just love rembering back in them days im now 44 2 sons 1 age 27 and 22 ant 2 gawjaws grandchilden my little grandson riley whos 2 and my little gradaughter olivia whos 2 weeks old
Does anybody have any photos of the bike shop in Exmouth Street called (Rogers) and the Pub next door.
Anybody remember Stairlers (hope i spelt it right) and the bus terminal round to the left
I can remember my dad, who has since died, telling me stories of his childhood and also my mum's. It was all about Birkenhead - it was all very interesting. Yes, he did mention the Cooks and Ainsley, as he was one of the Burns. Happy times for the Burns and Jones. Wish I could have those days back when we all sat round as kids and listened to mum and dad .... all those stories about Birkenhead Park and lots more!
Can anyone help me with my search. I'm looking for any photos old or newish of the Grange cemetery. The reason I am asking for photos is I am helping a vicar in the USA trace his gt,gt, gt, grandfather - the persons name is the Rev. James Galloway. The Rev. Galloway was a minster of St. Georges Church, Little Sutton - this was in the late 1800's. He died at the age of 44 years (in a hospital ...see more
I lived in Whitfield Place one street down from The Queens Hall picture house later called The Queens Dance Hall; also danced in The Kingsland, The Legion beside the Park Mikes, Byrne Ave and many others. I remember the club over Burton's - it was called The Craftsmans. Those days in Birkenhead were such happy days, I knew almost everyone in that area and most of the people in St Andrews Square mostly ...see more
I am not sure of the exact date but, I remember going to a club on Church Road Tranmere. It was in an old shop and you went downstairs, Screaming Lord Sutch was on... does anyone else remember this?
I lived in 6 Camden Street and went to Cathcart Street in 1951, then went on to Conway Street Secondary. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.
Yes, I well remember the old Kingsland, I used to go there every Saturday night and one fateful night in late April 1955 I met my wife to be. She lived in Higher Tranmere and when we got engaged we switched to the Park Ballroom to avoid all the fights at the Kingsland. The Mikes, Byrne Ave baths and the Haigh Hall in Moreton were good dances as well. Happy Days A. Harry Hardy
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