WW2 History Talk & Tour at Fort Perch Rock
Schedule
Thu Sep 05 2024 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location
Fort Perch Rock | Wallasey, EN
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WW2 History Talk & Walking Tour at Fort Perch RockThursday 5th September 10am till 12pm Talk & Short Walking Tour
The Talk and history of the Fort will take place inside the courtyard of the Fort and the walking Tour is suitable for those who can travel short distances. We have seating in every location with a short walk along the prom stopping every 20-30 yards. So it’s suitable for all and Wheelchair and Scooter Friendly. The talk will begin inside the Mess Quarters Cafe so you can grab a Tea or coffee before we begin
Starting inside the Napoleonic Fort Perch Rock Battery, Our Historian will be introducing you to the History of the Fort and A brief history of Napoleonic Wars to Modern Day
You will then undertake a very short walking Tour on Life on the Homefront in New Brighton during the War Years and its Defence Systems including the British Army, US Army and the Home Guard who were stationed around the Town.
Hear about The Dig for Victory Campaign, The Blitz, Ladies and their new duties, Evacuation, The US Army, German Spies in the Attic, The AA Guns at the Red Noses, The Maunshell Forts in the River Mersey, War Dances at the Tower Ballroom and So Much More.
Meeting At The Mess Quarters Cafe inside Fort Perch Rock, Marine Promenade. New Brighton, Ch452JU Pop in for a Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate before the Tour starts or a bite to eat. We can also reserve a table for after the Tour finishes where further talks are available with our Historian & Author inside New Brighton’s Oldest Surviving building.
Free Parking Available
This Tour is Wheelchair and Scooter Friendly
This Tour is a Short Walk from Fort Perch Rock to the Tower Grounds via the Promenade
This Talk & Walk will start at 10am and will last for one hour then you can enjoy Food & Drink available from the Mess which includes Aunty Mo’s Wartime Scouse. So come and join us for an afternoon of great entertainment at The Fort
Book now and join us - 20 persons per Tour https://wallasey-days-gone-by.sumupstore.com/product/when-the-bombs-dropped-on-new-brighton-seaside-resort-ww2-tour
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Where is it happening?
Fort Perch Rock, 17 Windsor Street, Wallasey, CH45 2JZ, United Kingdom,WallaseyEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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