The History & Memories of the New Brighton Tower & Fairground Talk at Fort Perch Rock

Name: The History & Memories of the New Brighton Tower & Fairground Talk at Fort Perch Rock
Start: 2026-01-16T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-16T12:00:00+00:00
Location: Wallasey Days Gone By Historic Talks & Walking Tours

Schedule

Fri Jan 16 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Wallasey Days Gone By Historic Talks & Walking Tours | Wallasey, EN

Wallasey Days Gone By Presents...The History & Memories of the New Brighton Tower & Fairground Talk at Fort Perch Rock
Step Back in Time into the Memories of New Brighton in Days Gone By - We Revisit the New Brighton Tower and Fairground from its Birth till its Destruction
Friday 16th January 10am till 11.30am Talk - Max 20 People - Ticket Only Event
Come and Learn the History of The New Brighton Tower and its Fairground. Opening in 1899 and Lasting until 1969, there is 70 Years of History to Explore
Points of Interest:
The Construction of the New Brighton Tower in Photographs
The Removal of the New Brighton Tower in Photographs
Deaths & Mishaps at The Tower
Ballroom Dancing and the Largest Dancefloor in the World
The Birth of the Fairground
The Arrival of Electricity in Edwardian Times
The Ghost Train Fire
New Brighton Football Club
Stock Car Racing
The Wild West Shows
Wartime at The Tower
The US Army Base
Tommy Mann's Miniature Railway
The Beatles & Merseybeat at The Tower Ballroom
The Great Fire of 1969
And So Much More
New Brighton was the Holiday Resort for many visitors via Ferry, Railway and motorcar for many years. Remember the days of visiting the fairground, swimming at the outdoor bathing pool, riding the ferry across the Mersey, dancing at the Tower Ballroom or even at The Chelsea Reach, The Grand and RJ's. You will remember all the old places that you lived in days gone by and shown photographs on how changes have occurred from then to now.
Join us for a Morning of Memories, Historical Facts, Myths, Legends, Light Comedy and many Maritime Tales.
New Brighton Back in Time Talks take place sitting inside our Napoleonic Fort Perch Rock where Food, Tea & Coffee is available to Purchase from the Mess Rooms
Free Parking, Fort Perch Rock, Marine Promenade, New Brighton CH45 2JS
Wheelchair, Scooter and Dog Friendly
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