Willaston, The Mill c.1950

Photo ref: W371006

Photo ref: W371006

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This is Wirral's tallest mill at 80 feet; it is constructed from materials salvaged from mills that had previously stood on the site. The first records of a mill here go back to 1321, but it is not known exactly how many mills have stood here in the intervening years to 1800, when the present mill was built. Following storm damage in 1930 when the sails were destroyed, the mill became obsolete. It now forms part of a private residence.

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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 Willaston

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The Green Lantern

Owned by my grandmother , Mary Wilkinson and my aunt Brenda, enjoyed many great times there as a child.

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Added 28 February 2021

The Green Lantern

This was owned by a Mother and Daughter; the daughter is still alive and lives next to my sister on Wallcroft, off Hadlow Road. I remember a cafe as you walked in right in front of the door, and on the right was a little tuck shop where you could get sweets. It was like going back the 18th century. I cannot remember their names, I will have to call my sister to ask her. Wonderful times. My father and myself and my sisters were all born in Willaston. My father was John Thomas Sumner.