Wallasey at War and the Road to D-Day - WW2 History Talk at Fort Perch Rock Battery

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Fri Jan 30 2026 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Explore New Brighton History Tours & Ghost Walks | Wallasey, EN

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Wallasey at War and the Road to D-Day - WW2 History Talk at Fort Perch Rock Battery
Friday 30th January 10am till 12pm Talk - Tickets Only Event - Max 25 People
Get ready for an inspiring History Talk with WW2 Historian & Author Tony Franks-Buckley.
You will Learn all the Historic Locations and History of Wartime in Wallasey and the Seaside Resort on an Exclusive adventure back in time.
Our 90 Minute Historic Talk includes:
* Learn the History of Fort Perch Rock
* The Spirit of the Blitz in Wallasey 1940-42
* The Secret Training at the Bathing Pools
* The German Spies in Wallasey
* The Maunsell Forts
* The Home Guard
* Life on the Homefront & The Dig for Victory Campaign
* The US Army and their Base at the Tower Stadium where The Beatles later played on 27 Occasions
* Local Heroes of the War
* Remember those that lived through the Second World War and hear their personal stories
Wartime Scouse, Homemade Soup, Tea, Coffee Hot Chocolate Available
Max 25 People Per Tour for a Personal Talk with our Historian & Author. Please arrive at 10am to The Mess Cafe
Wheelchair & Scooter Friendly
To Celebrate the Fort’s 200th Anniversary we have a range of Historic Talks & Evening Special Events in 2026, so come and be apart of this Special Year at Fort Perch Rock in New Brighton
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