Forums Forums Wirral History : Chasing the Past History Information Request Tower by Upton Station

New user to the site, i drive a trade refuse truck all over the borough and service lots of pubs, factorys, shops in the area, have access to certain areas that maybe the general public doesnt, could be of use to someone
Anyway, any info on the above would be appreciated

The tower is the base of the chimney for the old Upton pumping station. There is some information (but not a lot yet) on it on my website here.

Welcome to Wiki Truck I'm sure there are one or two members who will gladly take you up on your access (no rude jokes please, I couldn't think of how to word it).

I am also sure that several members will be able to help you with the information you are after.

Once again - welcome to Wiki If you need any help, just ask

Welcome to wiki

welcome dude

Good question - good entrance - wellcome mate.

Welcome to wiki Truck.

Hello and welcome to wiki

Welcome to the asylum Truck.
Any probs just ask, caus we dont have a clue either....!!
Matron....Who am I again??

Thanx to uptoncx for the info, i will pass this on to a former work colleague who passed the tower every weekday for 10 years.
Thanx to all the welcomes aswell, since finding this site last sunday i have been hooked
As a native of Ellesmere Port i cant be much help with input on the site

I`m sure there will be questions asked about your neck of the woods that you may be able to help with mate.

Puzzled for years over that tower. I always though it may have been a capped shaft/well etc. connected with the old water works.

Never considered it being the base of a chimney. That DOES make sense.

Thanks.

I always thought it was the base of some kind of monument and had just fallen into disrepair or the monument moved when the M53 was built. A chimney - aaaah

Done a little map.

Plus link to what an Artesian well is:
Artesian well

Hi Truck and welcome,
Ellesmere Port is well within the historical Wirral Hundred so is covered by this site. The post-1974 definition of Wirral's boundary is for politicians only - and their opinions are not held in high regard.