Home to beautiful beaches, nature reserves and Britain’s longest promenade, the Wirral is a popular area, just across the water from Liverpool.
The peninsula has seen many historical events, include Britain’s bloodiest battle and the first gunfire in the World War 1.
Take a trip down memory lane with this gallery of retro Wirral, and see how much the beautiful area has changed over 100 years.
9. Wirral over the years
Every day life at an underground factory in New Brighton, circa 1945. Image: Ministry of Information | Ministry of Information
10. Wirral over the years
12th July 1954: Chris Davies, leader of the United Nations Boys’ Club in Wirral, Merseyside, gives young Billy Feston and Paul Wilson a boxing lesson on the beach. Image: Kenny Rhodes/Fox Photos/Getty Images | Getty Images
11. Wirral over the years
The Beatles perform at The Majestic Ballroom on April 10, 1963 in Birkenhead. Image: Hulton Archive/Getty Images | Getty Images
12. Wirral over the years
Pony rides at West Kirby beach, 1977. Image: Dr Neil Clifton | neil clifton