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I have a picture of an aunt, Lily Leay, which is probably from the 1930’s. In the background is a large glass house smaller in scale but of a similar style to Sefton Park. She lived all her life around the Tranmere area so I’m guessing it may have been located on the Wirral.
Does anyone have any clues.
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I am fairly sure that is Kew Gardens Palm House central section.

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Many thanks for spotting Kew Gardens. I’ve compared several images from Google and I’m certain it’s correct.

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I can't see the photo but there used to be a glasshouse in Birkenhead Park. It was pulled down in around 1975 due to too much vandalism.

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Originally Posted by SandraG
I can't see the photo but there used to be a glasshouse in Birkenhead Park. It was pulled down in around 1975 due to too much vandalism.

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https://www.wikiwirral.co.uk/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/422979/re-birkenhead-park-palm-house.html


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I remember it well. It did suffer some damage during the blitz.


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