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I think this is a Police Station, but just can't place it. Is it Rock Ferry?

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Yes, a Police Station indeed. Complete with police Wolsely parked outside. Slatey Road, Oxton I think (?)

I have a feeling this was blatted/seriously worried by a bomb in WW2.

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Nice one Pinz, no wonder I couldn't place it

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Just had a quick look in Wilmers Directory for Birkenhead. 1915/16. Under Slatey Road it says:-

No.39. Police Station, Taylor, John, Sergeant.

Sorry, haven't a clue how to reproduce the actual entry. Chris, Bert, anyone ?

The clincher would be to see what the street sign says next to that gas lamp. Is it readable on the original picture Pablo ??


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You're having a laugh, I could barely see the bloody road.

If you want it bigger, you're gonna have to get closer to your screen...

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That should be Mather Road on the corner, right next to the Williamson Art Gallery, I think, as a couple of my maps have one located there. In fact, I think you can see a little bit of the museums' front wall just to the right of the picture.

I wonder if the Sergent actually lived there, or if he was in any way related to the insurance salesman?

Also noted that the car - Registration ACM 200 - is a radio car, as it has an ariel on the roof. Also, the chimney stack has what looks like the clamps and a mast for an ariel on it. Any thoughts?

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Correct, Norton, corner of Mather Rd. 1912 O.S. map; before the Williamson was built.

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Chris, off subject but your map has prompted me to raise a question. The Springhill bore hole {deep well] are united utiliety's still drawing water from it I wonder.


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Bomb damaged Slatey Road Police Station.

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Chris, off subject but your map has prompted me to raise a question. The Springhill bore hole {deep well] are united utiliety's still drawing water from it I wonder.


No idea Jim.


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Really interested in this as my Grandad was a policeman at this station, which was indeed bombed in the war. I am really interested in finding out more info about my Grandad & his time in the police, if anyone knows of ways to find out more info could you point me in the right direction as not sure where to look

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