Seacombe Collection

Brighton Street, Seacombe, early 1900s

Ferry and Promenade at Seacombe, Merseyside. Date: circa 1910

Dorothy Seacombe (1906-1994) was a British actress who went on to have a film career. Here she is appearing in a stage production of Just Married at the Comedy Theatre. Date: circa 1925

View of Liverpool from Seacombe (engraving)
973446 View of Liverpool from Seacombe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Liverpool from Seacombe)

Map: Plan of the Town and Borough of Liverpool, with Birkenhead, Tranmere, Seacombe, New Brighton etc
6004737 Map: Plan of the Town and Borough of Liverpool, with Birkenhead, Tranmere, Seacombe, New Brighton etc, from the ordnance and other surveys, by J Bartholomew

The Fog Bell, which was for a number of years was housed in the tower of the Seacombe stage, Wallasey. 12th August 1931

Seacombe Ferry Terminal. The floating roadway after two sections were torn away by a gale, leaving the third sections just holding, dropped on to a pontoon. Wirral, Merseyside, 30th December 1955

Holiday makers on the landing stage and ferry boats headed for New Brighton. Pier head, Liverpool, Merseyside. 18th May 1937

Wirral CH44 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wirral CH44 7

MBR06620077
Sunset at Seacombe in Dorset

Construction Work, Seacombe, Cheshire
Construction Work, Seacombe, Wallasey, near Liverpool, Cheshire, England. Showing construction of the Kingsway Tunnel ventilation shaft Date: 1960s

Seacombe Promenade, Seacombe, Cheshire
Seacombe Promenade, Seacombe, Wallasey, near Liverpool, Cheshire, England. Showing construction of the Kingsway Tunnel ventilation shaft Date: 1960s

Girl and boy with baby and spaniel outside a house, photo by Ormerod, Somerville, Seacombe, Cheshire. Date: circa 1910s

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Step back in time to the early 1900s on Brighton Street, Seacombe. This quaint Merseyside town was bustling with life, as residents strolled along the Ferry and Promenade at Seacombe. Among them was Dorothy Seacombe, a local figure who left her mark on this charming community. From its vantage point, Seacombe offered breathtaking views of Liverpool, as depicted in an exquisite engraving that captured the essence of this coastal gem. The town itself was beautifully mapped out by J Bartholomew in his colorful lithograph, showcasing not only Seacombe but also neighboring areas like Birkenhead and Tranmere. Construction work could be seen throughout Cheshire's Seacombe, a testament to the growth and development happening within this vibrant region. Families found solace outside their houses, cherishing precious moments with loved ones including babies and spaniels. One notable feature that adorned the landscape was The Fog Bell housed in the tower of Seacombe. For years it served as a guiding beacon for sailors navigating these waters. However, even such sturdy structures were not immune to nature's wrath; gales tore away sections of the floating roadway at Seacombe Ferry Terminal. Seacombe Promenade beckoned visitors with its picturesque charm—a place where memories were made against a backdrop of serene beauty. And so it remains today—Wirral CH44 7 Map still holds traces of its rich history while embracing progress and change. Seacombe may have evolved over time but its allure endures—an enchanting blend of nostalgia and modernity.