In 1945 the first of the Phoenix Bungalows (Pre-Fabs) appeared, designed by Yorkshireman Mr Jack W Gibson, Civil Engineer, who also helped build the Mulberry Port, (D-Day)
They were designated for bombed out families and returning ex servicemen, they cost £700 each and the first were placed on the land heavily bombed between Park Station and Price Street. The site was expected to hold 60 to 80 bungalows and Birkenhead expected to have about 300 in total.
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God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children.
My Auntie and Uncle lived in a small estate of Pre-Fabs on Highfield South,Rock Ferry, where the Ward Grove flats are built now. Painted black and white on the outside and nice and airy inside, 1bedroom, small kitchen and bathroom and a nice lounge. Outside each one had a small garden for growing vegetables.
I remember some as a kid but I don't have memories of the size I have come across in the papers.
Living room, 15 feet by 10 feet 2 Bedrooms, 12 feet 3 inches by 10 feet 1 inch. with fitted wardrobes in partition wall. Kitchen with cupboards and fittings.
God help us, Come yourself, Don't send Jesus, This is no place for children.
