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West Kirby 1841

A Wirral Local History Project

"West Kirby 1841" is a history project designed to show a snapshot of the village focussing on (but not limited to) life a century and a half ago.

The foundation comes from the first full UK census of 1841 but it is closely tied to the tithe records from around the same time. Supplemental information comes from Victorian newspapers which casts a wider net over developments from the entire Victorian period.

For more information on local history, visit West Kirby Museum.

St Bridget's Church


John Clark occupies the cottage and garden which is owned by William Strong.


Sunday Schools

William Adams, Stone Mason

James Evans, Farmer occupies two houses and gardens plus the outbuildings in between. The land is owned by Robert Nixon.







Joshua Strong

House and Garden owned by Bernard Sherwood

Peter Guile, Farmer's son

Higher Much Hay.





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Sandy Lane, leading towards the sand banks.



Caldy road, leading to Caldy Village.



Carpenter's Lane, leading to the Grange Road centre of houses.





Church road, leading towards the banks



Echo Lane, emerges half way up Village Road.





Village Road, leads towards the top of the hill and "Grange".


House and Garden occupied by Peter Guile. Owned by Thomas Amery.





James Stephenson's House and Garden


Outbuildings for James Stephenson's house.

Land owned by William Hough for building
Thomas Hindley, Farmer

John Jackson, Publican of The Ring O'Bells


The Rectory, occupied by Clergyman William Armistead


Feature on Abbey Manor

Questions of an abbey in West Kirby have sprung from several road names and the house at the top of the hill. Read more.

Feature on De Gruchy

Why did this gentleman come to West Kirby, and what walls did he build? Trying to separate truth and myth. Read more.

Victorian News Headlines

Man dies in a field after protracted drunken fight and Train crashes near West Kirby station. Read the full stories.

Genealogy Help

If your ancestors were in West Kirby, feel free to get in touch to ask questions about local sites or graves.

All Original Research, Photos and Artwork © 2012 Gavin Rymill - Send an Email