Hotels in Birkenhead
Birkenhead is a borough and seaport in the Metropolitan area of Merseyside. It is situated on the Wirral Peninsula, facing Liverpool at the mouth of the River Mersey. The M53 motorway runs down the spine of Wirral and two tunnels under the Mersey offer motorists easy access within the region and to the surrounding area.
Birkenhead's history can be traced back to an ancient building, the Priory, which was founded between 1154 and 1199 and stood on a lonely headland of birch trees. The Priory has a mixture of architectural styles due to the continual rebuilding of it throughout its years of existence. The Priory has now officially been declared an Ancient Monument. After King John granted Liverpool its charter, in the early 13th Century, the monks introduced the first ferry service across the river in 1330 from the Priory. When trips were not possible due to bad weather, passengers were accommodated in the Priory. The service was originally free, but increased demand meant that the monks could no longer afford to do this and they had to start charging a fee.
The Priory was used as a garrison during the Civil War in the 17th Century and the main hall was surrendered by the Cavaliers to the Roundheads and then demolished. The stones from the buildings were used to construct other buildings and, with the exception of St Mary's Church, these have since been pulled down and lost.
Tranmere Rovers football team's original ground was on the site of Devonshire Park School, in Temple Road and was known as the Borough-Road Enclosure. Nearby Prenton became one of the more fashionable and newly developed districts in the town and therefore, Prenton Park was chosen as Tranmere's new home. In 1995 Prenton Park was converted to an all-seater stadium, which coincided with its 100 year anniversary as Tranmere Rovers home.
Today, Birkenhead has expanded even more, and can include flour milling, the manufacture of margarine and pharmaceuticals, and marine engineering amongst the industries in the area. All this provides work not only for people in Birkenhead, but also in the surrounding areas.
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Location: Birkenhead
Distance: 0.15 miles
Rating: 1*
Prices From: £40.00
Location: Birkenhead
Distance: 0.57 miles
Rating: NOT CLASSIfIED
Prices From: £60.00
Location: Birkenhead Liverpool
Distance: 1.22 miles
Rating: 3*
Prices From: £39.00
Location: Merseyside
Distance: 1.34 miles
Rating: 3*
Prices From: £60.00
Location: Liverpool
Distance: 1.43 miles
Rating: 4*
Prices From: £95.00
Location: Liverpool
Distance: 1.47 miles
Rating: SELF CLASSIfIED
Prices From: £70.00
Location: Liverpool
Distance: 1.48 miles
Rating: 4*
Prices From: £59.00
Location: Liverpool
Distance: 1.50 miles
Rating: 3*
Prices From: £65.00
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