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#723584 10th Sep 2012 4:28pm
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The Halfway House in Prenton prior to being refurbished and rebuilt. Caption states how the pub gets its name from being half way between Woodchurch and Woodside. Notice the sign on the side of the building which reads "Storeton road", just under the two S's in "Yates's". This photograph is taken on Woodchurch Rd facing down towards Woodchurch. Photo circa 1889

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Great picture! Where did you find this?

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Good picture - but can't read the road sign as it's quite a low res photo unfortunately.

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Originally Posted by bushnut
Good picture - but can't read the road sign as it's quite a low res photo unfortunately.

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i'm sure it's storeton road

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That is just amazing

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Fantastic photo! I've never come across this one before .

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@alidoodle - A book entitled "Yesterday's Birkenhead", it's brilliant

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modern pic I think it's the same pub

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Yep that's the one derek.

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Yes it's the same pub I reconize it as used to drink there.
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