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New Brighton Collection

New Brighton, a charming seaside town located in Wallasey, Cheshire, holds a rich history that spans from the late 19th century to the present day

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: New Brighton Tower, Wallasey, Cheshire, c1898-c1921

New Brighton Tower, Wallasey, Cheshire, c1898-c1921. The New Brighton Tower was situated within the Tower Buildings complex and was taller than Blackpool Tower at 621 feet high

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: Cunard Line - Ivernia, off New Brighton, c1910. Creator: Unknown

Cunard Line - Ivernia, off New Brighton, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Cunard Line - Ivernia, off New Brighton, c1910. The British ocean liner SS Ivernia, launched in 1899, was owned by the Cunard Line and built by Swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson of Newcastle upon Tyne

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: New Brighton Pier, Wallasey, Wirral, Merseyside. 8th August 1950

New Brighton Pier, Wallasey, Wirral, Merseyside. 8th August 1950

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: Portrait of John Wisden (colour litho)

Portrait of John Wisden (colour litho)
729628 Portrait of John Wisden (colour litho) by Anderson, John Corbet (1827-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of John Wisden, British cricketer, born in Brighton)

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: Perch Rock Lighthouse and the sands of New Brighton at twilight, New Brighton, The Wirral

Perch Rock Lighthouse and the sands of New Brighton at twilight, New Brighton, The Wirral, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: Pier and sands, New Brighton, Merseyside (colour litho)

Pier and sands, New Brighton, Merseyside (colour litho)
7153953 Pier and sands, New Brighton, Merseyside (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pier and sands, New Brighton, Merseyside)

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: The Station of the Seashore Electric Railway after the Gale (b / w photo)

The Station of the Seashore Electric Railway after the Gale (b / w photo)
1051259 The Station of the Seashore Electric Railway after the Gale (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: A Sea-Trip by Rail, the New Electric Railway between Brighton and Rottingdean (b / w photo)

A Sea-Trip by Rail, the New Electric Railway between Brighton and Rottingdean (b / w photo)
1606038 A Sea-Trip by Rail, the New Electric Railway between Brighton and Rottingdean (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sea-Trip by Rail)

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: The Wirral Railway, Cheshire, First Turf cut by Mr Gladstone, 21 October (engraving)

The Wirral Railway, Cheshire, First Turf cut by Mr Gladstone, 21 October (engraving)
1603669 The Wirral Railway, Cheshire, First Turf cut by Mr Gladstone, 21 October (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wirral Railway, Cheshire)

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: General view of Adelaide Crescent and Brunswick Terrace (engraving)

General view of Adelaide Crescent and Brunswick Terrace (engraving)
729667 General view of Adelaide Crescent and Brunswick Terrace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of Adelaide Crescent and Brunswick Terrace)

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: General view of Brunswick Terrace in Brighton (engraving)

General view of Brunswick Terrace in Brighton (engraving)
729610 General view of Brunswick Terrace in Brighton (engraving) by Westall, William (1781-1850) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of Brunswick Terrace in Brighton)

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: Leeds LS27 9 Map

Leeds LS27 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Leeds LS27 9

The Skew bridge across the Lewes turnpike road
5308360 The Skew bridge across the Lewes turnpike road.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Skew bridge across the Lewes turnpike road at Hodshrove. Dated 19th century)

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: 'London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948': J. H. White driving a race car vintage De

"London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": J. H. White driving a race car vintage De Dion Bouton
3562027 "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": J. H. White driving a race car vintage De Dion Bouton by Unknown photographer

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: 'London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948': Messrs. Ford driving a race car vintage De

"London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": Messrs. Ford driving a race car vintage De Dion Bouton
3562012 "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": Messrs. Ford driving a race car vintage De Dion Bouton by Unknown photographer

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: 'London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948': R. C. Porter driving a race car vintage De Dion

"London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": R. C. Porter driving a race car vintage De Dion
3562007 "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": R. C. Porter driving a race car vintage De Dion by Unknown photographer

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: 'London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948': S. E. Sears driving a race car vintage Mors

"London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": S. E. Sears driving a race car vintage Mors
3562000 "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": S. E. Sears driving a race car vintage Mors by Unknown photographer

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: 'London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948': L.L. Austin driving a race car vintage De

"London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": L.L. Austin driving a race car vintage De Dion Bouton
3561988 "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": L.L. Austin driving a race car vintage De Dion Bouton, produced in 1900 by Unknown photographer

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: The London and Brighton Railway Line

The London and Brighton Railway Line
5308361 The London and Brighton Railway Line.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the London and Brighton Railway Line. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: The London and Brighton Railway Line

The London and Brighton Railway Line
5308358 The London and Brighton Railway Line.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the London and Brighton Railway Line. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: Clara Butt (1872-1936) celebrated English contralto, 1905 (print)

Clara Butt (1872-1936) celebrated English contralto, 1905 (print)
UTD4952519 Clara Butt (1872-1936) celebrated English contralto, 1905 (print); (add.info.: "Clara Butt (1872-1936) celebrated English contralto born at Southwick near Brighton, Sussex

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: 'Chinese Trellis' reproduction wallpaper design of interlocking bamboo octagons inspired by

'Chinese Trellis' reproduction wallpaper design of interlocking bamboo octagons inspired by Brighton Pavilion
SC31864 'Chinese Trellis' reproduction wallpaper design of interlocking bamboo octagons inspired by Brighton Pavilion, by Cole and Sons for Uppark House, English

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: Fort and Lighthouse

Fort and Lighthouse
5321419 Fort and Lighthouse; (add.info.: Fort and Lighthouse, New Brighton, digital improved reproduction of an original print from the year 1881); Bildagentur-online/UIG.

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: Price List for E. Moses & Son, 1870

Price List for E. Moses & Son, 1870
1575714 Price List for E. Moses & Son, 1870; (add.info.: Price list for E. Moses & Son boys' clothing printed in a newspaper. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: 'London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948': H. A. Pierpoint driving a race car vintage

"London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": H. A. Pierpoint driving a race car vintage Siddeley
3562023 "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": H. A. Pierpoint driving a race car vintage Siddeley by Unknown photographer

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: 'London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948': J.G. Hampton driving a race car vintage

"London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": J.G. Hampton driving a race car vintage Oldsmobile
3562021 "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": J.G. Hampton driving a race car vintage Oldsmobile by Unknown photographer

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: 'London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948': K.G. Bowyer driving a race car vintage Peugeot

"London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": K.G. Bowyer driving a race car vintage Peugeot
3562019 "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": K.G. Bowyer driving a race car vintage Peugeot by Unknown photographer

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: 'London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948': G. James Allday driving a race car vintage

"London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": G. James Allday driving a race car vintage Lanchester
3562017 "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": G. James Allday driving a race car vintage Lanchester by Unknown photographer

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: 'London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948': A.W.F. Smith driving a race car vintage Clement

"London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": A.W.F. Smith driving a race car vintage Clement
3562013 "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": A.W.F. Smith driving a race car vintage Clement by Unknown photographer

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: 'London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948': F. S. Bennett driving a race car vintage

"London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": F. S. Bennett driving a race car vintage Cadillac
3562010 "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": F. S. Bennett driving a race car vintage Cadillac by Unknown photographer

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: 'London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948': J. Goff and A.C

"London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": J. Goff and A.C
3562005 "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": J. Goff and A.C. Lane driving a race car vintage De Dion Bouton by Unknown photographer

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: 'London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948': J.E. Alcock driving a race car vintage De Dion

"London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": J.E. Alcock driving a race car vintage De Dion
3562003 "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": J.E. Alcock driving a race car vintage De Dion, produced in 1902 by Unknown photographer

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: 'London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948': J.H.S. Guest e W.E

"London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": J.H.S. Guest e W.E
3561994 "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": J.H.S. Guest e W.E. Yates driving a race car vintage De Dion by Unknown photographer

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: New Brighton Pier

New Brighton Pier
5321418 New Brighton Pier; (add.info.: New Brighton Pier, The Brighton Palace Pier, commonly known as Brighton Pier or the Palace Pier in Brighton, England)

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: The Brighton mail coach driving in a snow storm on Sunday December 25, 1836

The Brighton mail coach driving in a snow storm on Sunday December 25, 1836
5912961 The Brighton mail coach driving in a snow storm on Sunday December 25, 1836. Color print after an illustration by Henry Alken in Ralph Nevill's Old Sporting Prints

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: Beau Brummel at Brighton, illustration from My Magazine (Arthur Mee), c.1920-30 (colour litho)

Beau Brummel at Brighton, illustration from My Magazine (Arthur Mee), c.1920-30 (colour litho)
3552011 Beau Brummel at Brighton, illustration from My Magazine (Arthur Mee), c.1920-30 (colour litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: My Magazine (Arthur Mee) circa (1920-1930)).

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: New Brighton

New Brighton
2903133 New Brighton; (add.info.: New Brighton, Pennsylvania, 1883.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: 'London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948': G.E. Milligen driving a race car vintage M.M.C

"London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": G.E. Milligen driving a race car vintage M.M.C
3561986 "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": G.E. Milligen driving a race car vintage M.M.C. by Unknown photographer

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: Brighton Pavilion, Chandelier in the Ballroom, c.1817

Brighton Pavilion, Chandelier in the Ballroom, c.1817
BAL2090 Brighton Pavilion, Chandelier in the Ballroom, c.1817; Brighton Pavilion, East Sussex, UK.

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: Antique race car, manufactured by the 'Benz' company at the beginning of the 1900's

Antique race car, manufactured by the "Benz" company at the beginning of the 1900's
3561987 Antique race car, manufactured by the "Benz" company at the beginning of the 1900's, participates in the "London-Brighton" race, driven by the contender R.S. Miles

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: 'London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948': C. W. P

"London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": C. W. P. Hampton driving a race car vintage Peugeot
3562006 "London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 14th Novr 1948": C. W. P. Hampton driving a race car vintage Peugeot by Unknown photographer

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: Angel with a portative organ, stained glass window designed by William Morris (1834-96)

Angel with a portative organ, stained glass window designed by William Morris (1834-96), 1869 (see also 54923 & 54932)
ASD77951 Angel with a portative organ, stained glass window designed by William Morris (1834-96), 1869 (see also 54923 & 54932) by Morris, William (1834-96); Church of St

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: Sisters Susan (4) Hazel (3) McKinley of Leasowe, Wirral

Sisters Susan (4) Hazel (3) McKinley of Leasowe, Wirral, complete with Easter bonnets and a fistful of candyfloss on prom at New Brighton, Merseyside. 1st April 1959

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: Wallasey beach patrol, under the direction of Mr C Mitchell, Wallasey Baths Manager

Wallasey beach patrol, under the direction of Mr C Mitchell, Wallasey Baths Manager, go into full scale rescue training at New Brighton, Wirral, Merseyside. 14th June 1954

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: New Brighton Promenade was taken back to 1955 when Granada TV filmed a documentary

New Brighton Promenade was taken back to 1955 when Granada TV filmed a documentary programme with the aid of scores of old time " Teddy Boys"

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: New Zealand, South Island, Christchurch-New Brighton, Christchurch Pier, dusk

New Zealand, South Island, Christchurch-New Brighton, Christchurch Pier, dusk

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: King's Road, Brighton, c. 1910 (b/w photo)

King's Road, Brighton, c. 1910 (b/w photo)
3037857 King's Road, Brighton, c.1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Background imageNew Brighton Collection: Offshore wind farm with amazing sunset, New Brighton, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Offshore wind farm with amazing sunset, New Brighton, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe



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New Brighton, a charming seaside town located in Wallasey, Cheshire, holds a rich history that spans from the late 19th century to the present day. One of its most iconic landmarks was the New Brighton Tower, which stood tall and proud from 1898 to 1921. This magnificent structure offered breathtaking views of the surrounding area and attracted visitors from far and wide. In addition to its architectural wonders, it also boasts a vibrant cultural scene. A vivid portrait of John Wisden captures the essence of this thriving community through colorful lithography. The Cunard Line's majestic ship Ivernia can be seen off the coast in a captivating photograph taken around 1910. The enchanting Perch Rock Lighthouse stands as a sentinel against the twilight sky, casting its warm glow over the sandy shores of New Brighton. This picturesque scene epitomizes the beauty found in this corner of Merseyside, England. Transportation has played an integral role in shaping New Brighton's identity throughout history. The Seashore Electric Railway station endured a fierce gale but remained resilient amidst nature's fury—a testament to human ingenuity and determination. Another black-and-white photo depicts an exciting sea-trip by rail on the new electric railway connecting Brighton and Rottingdean—an innovation that brought joy to locals and tourists alike. New Brighton Pier has been an enduring symbol of leisure since August 8th, 1950 when it opened its gates for all to enjoy. Its presence adds charm and character to Wallasey while providing endless opportunities for fun-filled adventures along with stunning coastal views. As we delve into historical engravings capturing Adelaide Crescent and Brunswick Terrace—two prominent locations within New Brighton—we are transported back in time when these streets bustled with life and activity.