WW2 History Tour at Fort Perch Rock

Schedule

Fri Apr 19 2024 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm

Location

The Mess, Fort Perch Rock | Wallasey, EN

Midweek Special WW2 History Talk & Walk - When the Bombs Dropped on New Brighton
Friday 19th April 12pm till 2pm Talk and Walking Tour
(Tickets Only - Max 15 People Per Tour)
(Dog Friendly)
Come and Join us on the Banks of the River Mersey at Fort Perch Rock for our WW2 History Tours - When the Bombs dropped on New Brighton
Step back in time to the days of Wartime and hear about what life was like on the British Homefront. You will learn about local Rationing, The Dig for Victory Campaign, The Blitz, Ladies and their new duties, Evacuation, The US Army, German Spies, The AA Guns at the Red Noses, The Maunsell Forts in the River Mersey, War Dances at the Tower Ballroom & 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.
You will be visiting all the old sites and shown photographs on how changes have ocurred from then to now. We will also be covering WW2 and what life was like on the Homefront.
Your afternoon begins inside our 19th Century defence Battery ‘Fort Perch Rock’ in the Mess Quarters Cafe and you will hear about the History of the Fort
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 on history will continue with our Historian & Author
Fort Perch Rock, Marine Promenade. New Brighton, Ch452ju
Free Parking available
Our Walking Tour lasts for 90 Mins
Book now and join us https://wallasey-days-gone-by.sumupstore.com/product/when-the-bombs-dropped-on-new-brighton-seaside-resort-ww2-tour

Where is it happening?

The Mess, Fort Perch Rock, Escape The Fort, Wallasey, CH45 2JU, United Kingdom,Wallasey

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Host or Publisher Wallasey Days Gone By

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