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This fascinating selection of photographs illustrates the extraordinary transformation that has taken place in Birkenhead and Wirral during the 20th century. The book offers an insight into the daily lives and living conditions of local people and gives the reader glimpses and details of familiar places during this century of unprecedented change. Many aspects of Birkenhead''s recent history are covered, famous occasions and individuals are remembered and the impact of national and international events is witnessed. The books provides a striking account of the changes that have so altered Birkenhead and the Wirral''s appearance and records the process of transformation. Drawing on detailed local knowledge of the community, and illustrated with a wealth of black-and-white photographs. this book recalls what Birkenhead and the Wirral has lost in terms of buildings, traditions and ways of life. It also acknowledges the regneration that has taken place and celebrates the character and ener

A Century of Birkenhead and Wirral

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    A Paperback / softback by Cliff Hayes

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      Publisher: The History Press Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/09/2007
      ISBN13: 9780750949040, 978-0750949040
      ISBN10: 075094904X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This fascinating selection of photographs illustrates the extraordinary transformation that has taken place in Birkenhead and Wirral during the 20th century. The book offers an insight into the daily lives and living conditions of local people and gives the reader glimpses and details of familiar places during this century of unprecedented change. Many aspects of Birkenhead''s recent history are covered, famous occasions and individuals are remembered and the impact of national and international events is witnessed. The books provides a striking account of the changes that have so altered Birkenhead and the Wirral''s appearance and records the process of transformation. Drawing on detailed local knowledge of the community, and illustrated with a wealth of black-and-white photographs. this book recalls what Birkenhead and the Wirral has lost in terms of buildings, traditions and ways of life. It also acknowledges the regneration that has taken place and celebrates the character and ener

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