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New Brighton, General View 1892
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James Atherton, who bought the 170 acres of land on this north-east corner of Wirral, had to modify his original grand plans. He still ended up with a town built solely for entertainment, and for the newly-emerging holidaymakers. Egremont's James Askew put in more cash, but this could not stop the building of ordinary houses to rent or sell off and bring in much-needed revenue. It is thought that he named this new town to rival Brighton on the south coast, but his home in North Everton was next to Brighton le-Sands, a part of Liverpool, so maybe that is where the name came from.

An extract from Liverpool and Merseyside Photographic Memories.

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A Selection of Memories from New Brighton

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from New Brighton

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Good Old Days
Good old days. My husband, used to go to the Tower Ballroom and the Empress Club on Saturday nights. Anybody have any memories of the Tower in those days? Although I cannot remember any names from those days, if anybody went to the Empress or Tower - would love to hear from you.
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The Fairground And Tower
I remember well the fairground with all the rides that did their best to make you sick after the hotdogs and the candyfloss. Who got a kiss in the ghost train or at least a cuddle from their girlfriend? Everywhere the smell of food and the constant music playing so loud. I remember the 'Tower' which was destroyed by fire in 1969.
New Brighton, the Front c1960
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Innocent Happiness
I was born just after the Second World War and like many people came from a fairly poor working class background. I was, however, blessed in many areas of my life and one of them was having an aunt who lived at 8 Hamilon Square, Birkenhead. It was an insurance building and she lived in the basement and was employed as a cleaner. We visited her every year and explored the Wirral. They were such happy times. I ...see more
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