Birkenhead Collection (page 8)

Launch of HMS Audacious, Birkenhead, England
Launch of HMS Audacious, Birkenhead, near Wallasey, Lancashire, England. Built by Cammell Laird Limited. Date: 1912

Post Office, Port Sunlight, Birkenhead, England
Post Office, Port Sunlight, Birkenhead, Lancashire, England. Date: 1910

Gladstone Hall, Port Sunlight, Cheshire
Gladstone Hall, Port Sunlight, Wirral, near Birkenhead, Cheshire, England. Showing the Mens Dining Hall Date: 1910s

Co-operative Society Parade, Birkenhead, Lancashire
Co-operative Society Parade, Birkenhead, near Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Date: 1914

Shop-front - Premises of the Co-operative Society, Birkenhea
Shop-front/Premises of the Co-operative Society, Birkenhead, Lancashire, England. Date: 1900s

The Village & Church, Eastham, Lancashire
The Village & Church, Eastham, Wirral, near Birkenhead, Lancashire, England. Date: 1910s

The Park, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England. Date: 1910s

The Pier, Eastham, Cheshire
The Pier, Eastham, Birkenhead, near Bromborough, Cheshire, England. Date: 1900s

Comic - Advertising Postcard, Port Sunlight, Cheshire
Comic/Advertising Postcard, Port Sunlight, Bebington, near Birkenhead, Cheshire, England. G. Gill - Monkey Brand Soap Date: 1909

The Mersey Tunnel when New, Liverpool, Lancashire
The Mersey Tunnel when New, Liverpool, near Birkenhead, Lancashire, England. Date: 1930s

Village Schools - Church Drive, Port Sunlight, Lancashire
Village Schools - Church Drive, Port Sunlight, Birkenhead, near Bebington, Lancashire, England. Date: 1900s

Hulme Hall - Girls Dining Room, Port Sunlight, Lancashire
Hulme Hall - Girls Dining Room, Port Sunlight, Birkenhead, near Bebington, Lancashire, England. Date: 1900s

Bolton Road, Port Sunlight, Lancashire
Bolton Road, Port Sunlight, Birkenhead, near Bebington, Lancashire, England. Date: 1910s

Scouting silhouettes by H. L. Oakley -- third page of a leaflet by B Haram & Co, printers and publishers of The Daily Arrowe, showing scouts and camping scenes

Interior of the Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool
King George V opened the Mersey Tunnel called Queensway on 18 July 1934, arranging to drive in the tunnel. Exclusively for vehicles, connecting Liverpool with Birkenhead under the River Mersey

HMS Douglas, British destroyer, WW1
HMS Douglas (D90), British destroyer, Scott class flotilla leader, seen here at Cammell Laird, Birkenhead, prior to launching on 8 June 1918. (1 of 2) Date: 1918

Bystander cover - F. E. Smith
Frederick Edwin Smith (1872-1930), Lord Birkenhead, lawyer, statesman and great friend of Winston Churchill, pictured on the front cover of The Bystander at the time he was the leader of the Young

Mrs F. E. Smith, 1914
Mrs. F. E. Smith, formerly Margaret Eleanor Furneaux, wife of Frederick Edwin Smith, popularly known as F.E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead, Conservative politician

Hon. Sheila Berry by Madame Yevonde
The Hon. Sheila Berry by Madame Yevonde. Seen here modelling a dress of black crepe de Chine and a high-crowned hat with a nose-length veil

Rt Hon. Earl of Birkenhead - Frederick Edwin Smith, noted lawyer and Conservative politician. Occupied the posts of Solicitor-General in 1915

Entrance to Birkenhead Park
The park cost 127, 775 to build and was opened on 5th April 1847. Date: 10th April 1847

F E Smith Birkenhead
FREDERICK EDWIN SMITH, lord BIRKENHEAD judge and statesman, in his robes Date: 1872 - 1930

Birkenhead Docks
A berthing scene, showing ships moored at Birkenhead Docks, Merseyside, England. Date: 1950s

Richmond Castle Yorkshire 1903 Oil canvas 29 1 / 8 x 34 1 / 2
Artokoloro

Chepstow Castle River Wye Monmouthshire 1905
Artokoloro

FREDERICK SMITH (1872-1930). Frederick Edwin Smith, best known as F.E. Smith. British Conservative statesmen, 1st earl of Birkenhead, England

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The Dynamite Plot: Examination of John Daly, Alias Denman, at the Birkenhead Police Court

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The New Railway Tunnel under the River Mersey, Connecting Birkenhead with Liverpool, Breaking down the Last Partition

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H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AT LIVERPOOL, JOTTINGS ON THE MERSEY 1. Banks near Eastham. 2. Eastham. 3. Birkenhead Warehouses and Water Tower (Hydraulic). 4. New Ferry. 5. New Brighton Sands, &c. 6

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Mr. John Laird, of Birkenhead

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Lairds Graving Docks at Birkenhead: the Hibernia under Repair

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Ceremony of Laying the First Stone of the Birkenhead Docks

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Extreme Peril of the " castor s" Launch, Sent to Survey the Birkenhead Rock, 1852

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Large Log of Honduras Mahogany, Sold at Birkenhead

New Landing-Stage for Birkenhead Woodside Ferry

THE PRINCE OF WALES AT LIVERPOOL AND BIRKENHEAD, UK, 1886: Reception of the Prince in Liverpool: View in Lord Street; Mr. James Brunlees, Engineer to the Mersey Tunnel; Mr. A.H

The Mersey Tunnel Opened by the Prince of Wales, Jan
THE MERSEY TUNNEL OPENED BY THE PRINCE OF WALES, JAN. 20, UK, 1886; The First Ferry Steamer on the Mersey, 1832, The Woodside Ferry Boat, Sectional view of the tunnel

BIRKENHEAD PARK, 1847. Crowds in Birkenhead Park, Birkenhead, England, on the occasion of its opening, 5 April 1847. Contemporary English wood engraving

BIRKENHEAD PARK, 1847. Crowds at the entrance to Birkenhead Park, Birkenhead, England, on the occasion of its opening, 5 April 1847. Contemporary English wood engraving

ENGLAND: STREETCAR, 1860. Street railway carriage, running at Birkenhead. Line engraving, 1860

Mersey Ferry
circa 1903: The landing stage of the Birkenhead ferry, Liverpool. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

Loss of iron paddle-steamer troopship Birkenhead off Simons Bay, S
Loss of iron paddle-steamer troopship Birkenhead off Simons Bay,s Africa 26 February 1852. The order Women and children first given by the commanding officer Colonel Seton was obeyed

Loss of iron paddle-steamer troop ship Birkenhead off Simons Bay South Africa 26 February 1852. Commanding officer, Colonel Seton, gave the order Women and children first

Loss of the Birkenhead iron paddle-steamer troopship which sailed from Queenstown (Cobh) Ireland for Cape of Good Hope 7 January 1852 Foundered off Simons Bay South Africa 26 February

Loss of the Birkenhead iron paddle-steamer troopship sailed from Queenstown (Cobh) Ireland for Cape of Good Hope 7 January 1852, foundered off Simons Bay,s Africa on 26 February

Low rental workmens dwellings built by Birkenhead Dock Co. c1844: Architect CE. Lang. Avenue of dwellings. Each block was 3 houses of 4 floors, each divided into 2 dwellings of living room

Sir Robert Baden-Powell
Birkenhead, England: c. 1926 Sir Robert Baden-Powell, Chief Scout and founder of the Boy Scouts, (left) and the Prince of Wales, who is the Chief Scout in Wales

New Landing-Stage for Birkenhead Woodside Ferry

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"Birkenhead: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time with an antique map of Liverpool and Birkenhead, England from the 19th century. Explore the rich history of this vibrant town that has witnessed countless remarkable events. Witness the grand launch of HMS Ark Royal in Birkenhead in 1937, a momentous occasion that filled the air with excitement and pride. Admire the stunning litho posters promoting unforgettable performances at the Argyle Theatre of Varieties in 1898, showcasing the town's thriving entertainment scene. Marvel at the majestic Birkenhead Park Gateway, a symbol of architectural brilliance and a testament to its Victorian heritage. Discover stories hidden within Union Workhouse, once providing shelter for those in need during challenging times. Experience industrial prowess as you gaze upon Cammell Laird's Dome petroleum oil rig "Sovereign Explorer, " standing tall as a testament to Birkenhead's shipbuilding legacy. Join the 1st Earl and his daughter on their yacht off Isle of Wight around 1925, capturing moments of leisure amidst their influential lives. Transport yourself to Morpeth Dock's goods terminus in 1924, witnessing bustling activity as trade flowed through this vital hub. Immerse yourself in local culture as Sir Robert Baden-Powell plays his Kudu Horn, enchanting audiences with his musical talents. Appreciate engineering marvels like cast iron tunnel lining MTA01_01_16 that have shaped Birkenhead's infrastructure over time. Finally, reflect on poignant history through "The Loss Of The Birkenhead" color litho artwork - a reminder of sacrifices made by brave souls who sailed these waters. Birkenhead is not just a place; it is an embodiment of resilience and progress throughout centuries. Its captivating past intertwines with its vibrant present - making it an extraordinary destination for both history enthusiasts and curious wanderers alike.