Introducing Wirral's History

Tutor: Jim O’Neil
Tuesday 10-12
Term starts 10th January 2012
(Formerly Local History A) This course will look at the settlement and development of Wirral and introduce some sources for local history. There will be field trips to places of historic interest. There may be a small extra charge for visiting speakers and/or field trips. This will be discussed on the first day of the course.

Wirral History A to Z

Tutor: Jim O’Neil
Thursday 10-12
Term starts 12th January 2012
(Formerly Local History B) This course will be based upon an A-Z of Wirral, plus maybe a little of Liverpool. There will be field trips to places of historic interest. There may be a small extra charge for visiting speakers and/or field trips. This will be discussed on the first day of the course.

Wirral History - People & Events

Tutor: Chris Thompson
Monday 10-12
Term starts 9th January 2012
We look at the unrest and riots that hit Wirral in the 19th and 20th centuries, including the immigration and emigration that went on, the achievements of Laird, Brassey and Vyner, the workhouse, and the Civil War of the 17th century. This is the story of how Wirral people helped shape the world we know today.