Irby Hall Farm
Irby Manor is a very old building listed in the Hundred of Wirral and was once surrounded on three sides by a moat. There are stories of an underground tunnel leading to Thurstaston so as the early occupants could escape via the River Dee should there be a need. As a kid I remember the farm was owned by "Pop Griffiths"? and later passed on to Vince McLure. I used to visit and help out in the dairy with Spud, who worked there as a farm hand. Later in time I worked as a painter and decorator in some of the rooms. I remember the place being a bit dark inside.
Pete
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RE: RE: Irby Hall Farm
I am about to commence the restoration of a Vellocette motorcycle, however before starting, it is necessary to research its past history, in order to retain its original registration number. What I have turned up so far may jog a few memories.
The motorcycle, a Velocette LE model, was bought in October 1949, from Davies Brothers of Bridge Street Chester, by Mr J D Rich of Irby Hill Farm, Mill Hill Road. Does anyone recall the gentleman or his motorcycle?
Any help would be much appreciated.
Mike Evans
Wrexham.
Comment from Mike Evans on Tuesday, 13th January 2009.
RE: RE: Irby Hall Farm
I have lived in Irby since 1950 and came here at the age of 3 and remember all these memories. I live behind the Irby Club and found the tunnel when excavating for a extension - it sadly doesn't go that far now, being filled in when the Irby Club was extended, and we think when Manor Road was excavated.
Comment from Micheal Wakeham on Wednesday, 28th March 2012.