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Success! Birkenhead Market `not moving to Argos building’

Although Birkenhead Market is outside Hamilton Square, Mark Skillicorn, Chair of Wirral’s Economy, Regeneration and Housing (ERH) Committee, said: “The market has always been a fundamental part of the fabric of Birkenhead, and it’s vitally important that we are making the right decision about its future for the town, the traders and our residents.” The Friends …

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Remembering a great Birkenhead actress

Dame Patricia Routledge & MP Frank Field placing poppies at Birkenhead Cenotaph in 2018

The Friends of Hamilton Square Conservation Area, were deeply saddened by the announcement of the death of Dame Patricia Routledge, famous around the World in her role as Mrs Hyacinth Bucket (Bouquet). (see IMDB) The Friends Secretary, Margaret Henderson, spoke for all the Friends when she said “We acknowledge Patricia  as an ambassador of Birkenhead. …

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Review of 2023

Much of the work of the Friends is day to day rather than major projects. We have been giving professional views and advice for Planning Applications for buildings both in the Square and the wider Conservation Area, as well as keeping an eye on the area. For example, the Friends are very pleased to see …

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