Wallasey: The Postcard Collection

by Les Jones

The Postcard Collection takes the reader on a journey through this fascinating and varied part of Britain. Situated on the northern tip of the Wirral Peninsula, Wallasey has primarily evolved from a collection of isolated villages into the sizeable town of 60,000 people we see today. The exception to this organic growth is New Brighton, a purpose-built town within a town, created by James Atherton from 1830 onwards. This far-sighted project became one of the most elegant seaside resorts of the Regency period, even taking its name from its pre-eminent rival on the south coast. The book is separated into six parts. We start with Liscard, the centre of town, with its shops and historic park, the former grounds of Sir John Tobin's stately pile. We progress to New Brighton and Wallasey Village, with its tales of smugglers and customs men, the fairground and bracing sea air, the lighthouse and the forts. Finally, we take in Poulton and Seacombe with its docklands, distantly remembered railway stations and its famous ferry, before completing our tour in Egremont with its cinemas and many fine churches.

180 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 2, 2014

About the author

Les Jones was born in Accrington, Lancashire, the only child of Charlotte and Thomas Jones.
Les left school at 15 and worked in several manual jobs before taking employment with a local engineering firm. After a number of years Les took a post with the Inland Revenue, where he stayed until returning to full time education, gaining a degree in Economics, plus undertaking further studies in computing.
Les became a secondary school teacher and also an evening school tutor, taking on responsibilities as Head of Department plus various administrative tasks. He also became involved in the examination process, eventually becoming Assistant Chief Examininer and Principal Examiner. Les moved into further education and taught in a number of colleges.
Born into a working class background Les has a strong social conscience, becoming a Labour Councillor with interests in cooperate enterprise. Les became disillusioned with Labour on various matters and joined the Liberal Democrats, and has stood as parliamentary candidate on four occasions.
Les's interest in writing flows from his social concerns, literature and philosophy capture man's experience and convey it to others. We are damned to freedom, but also uplifted and ennobled by it. Man's experiences of the fine tapestry of freedom are related and developed in language, it maps the boundaries of our world, and widens and strenghens those boundaries. How better can we enhance the humanity of mankind?
Les's interests include literature, philosophy, birdwatching, physical fitness, an eclectic mix, but there are other interests as well too numerous to mention here.

Reviews

[Jenny Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fascinating account and photos of Wallasey through the years.

[Ian Chadderton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent collection of photos

Very interesting and impressive collection of old photographs. Well researched and informative history of Wallasey and it’s collection of villages.