Notable Buildings On or Near the Smugglers Way
Buildings That Tell a Story
Wirral’s historic buildings reveal a remarkable story of changing communities, maritime trade and seaside development. From ancient churches and coaching inns to Victorian pleasure palaces, these structures reflect the lives and ambitions of earlier generations. Some remain familiar landmarks, while others have disappeared almost entirely, surviving only in photographs, drawings and historical records.
Discovering Wirral’s Lost Landmarks
Our Buildings collection explores the history of these places, their architecture and the people associated with them. Beginning with New Brighton Tower, we will uncover the stories behind remarkable structures throughout the peninsula, including Mother Redcaps Inn, Magazine Village and Fort Perch Rock. Each article will connect the surviving evidence with the wider history of Wirral.
Explore Historic Buildings
Echoes of the Past
From grand Victorian landmarks to humble cottages, ancient inns and buildings long since lost, Wirral’s architectural heritage tells the story of a changing landscape. As this collection grows, we will uncover more of the places that shaped the peninsula, exploring their history, the people who inhabited them and the traces they have left behind.