Forums Forums Wirral History : Chasing the Past History Information Request Campbell Terrace, behind old St. Andrew's Church on Conway

Hello! I am trying to find some general information about a small street in Birkenhead, long since demolished. My grandmother lived at #2 Campbell Terrace as a very young girl, circa 1900.

I believe there were only 8 houses on the street. Does anyone have any more information, links, or photos (fingers crossed!).

And, were the houses owned by the Church?

Their proximity to Charles Thompson mission was probably key to the family's survival. They were in and out of the workhouse twice between 1899 - 1902.

Thank you!

Kim

1874 map

Thank you. Definitely a short walk to Charles Thompson Mission.

My great-great-grandfather James Smith and his second wife Mary Mills married in Birkenhead in 1882.
The bride and groom give addresses as: 1 Campbell Terrace and 2 Campbell Terrace.
So he married the woman next door - and she was in the same house as your relative occupied 20 years later.
He was a widower with five children; she was a spinster.
Campbell Terrace Birkenhead isn't there now; old maps show it off Back Camden Street which went between Conway Street and Claughton Road, where the Birkenhead Bus station is now.