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Birkenhead (/ ˌ b ɜːr k ən ˈ h ɛ d /) is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, Merseyside, England; It was part of Cheshire until 1974. The town is on the Wirral Peninsula, along the west bank of the River Mersey, opposite Liverpool. At the 2011 census, it had a population of 88,818. [1]
Jul 25, 2024 · Birkenhead, seaport and urban area (from 2011 built-up area) in the metropolitan borough of Wirral, metropolitan county of Merseyside, historic county of Cheshire, northwestern England. It is situated on the Wirral peninsula facing Liverpool at the mouth of the River Mersey.
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Jun 2, 2024 · Birkenhead, a town located on the Wirral Peninsula in Merseyside, England, is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture. With a population of over 88,000, this bustling town offers a unique blend of urban amenities and natural beauty.
- Hamilton Square. The Scottish shipbuilder William Laird had big plans for Birkenhead in the early 19th century and commissioned the Edinburgh architect James Gillespie Graham to design a magnificent square.
- Birkenhead Park. By the time Hamilton Square was completed in 1847, the first publicly funded park in the world opened a few minutes away. In 230 acres and laid out over seven years, Birkenhead Park became a template for New York’s Central Park.
- Port Sunlight. The leafy suburb of Port Sunlight was the brainchild of the “soap king”, William Hesketh Lever (1851-1925) who built a soap factory here in the 1880s and constructed a model village for his workers.
- Lady Lever Art Gallery. Some years later, William Hesketh Lever founded an extraordinary art museum at Port Sunlight in memory of his wife Elizabeth Hulme (d.
Birkenhead is a town on Merseyside, England, on the Wirral peninsula in the historic county boundaries of Cheshire, across the River Mersey from Liverpool.
Birkenhead. The town of Birkenhead has plenty to offer visitors including green space, independent music venues and art galleries. Birkenhead Park is one of the town’s most iconic landmarks.
