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That is really interesting! I was not aware of that information but Henry Bird seemed to be a more prominent figure in Poulton around that time.
I am still searching and find little snippets which might or might not be relevant. Just hoping little by little the pieces can be linked eventually.
Great, thanks very much Geekus.

No worries, Granny. Keep up the good work!

How's the work going on the house? Does anyone know?

Thanks

Posting again to see if there's any update

Scaffolding is up, looks like they have rendered the stack so I would say yes work is now in progress. I live near by so will try to keep you updated. Dilly

Thanks Dilly

Scaffolding now gone, can't really see anything has changed.Maybe they were just assessing the condition of the building. I will keep an eye on it and keep you informed of any work in the future. Dilly.

The current owner has now completed all the repointing & some window replacements. I spoke to him on 22nd.

Having seen this painting of Wallasey Hall 1604 by Harold Hopps, followed by a photograph of Bird's House or The Old House, they look very similar in all ways. I'm still not convinced it was an original build in 1697.
Also, does anyone know what the name Platkin might refer to as a field name Platkin Hey. I can't get a led on that at all, other than plankton. Which doesn't make much sense, does it?
Sure someone will get cross, because we thought we had put this to bed.

that painting is nice granny, where did you find it if you dont mind me asking?

It's on our doorstep at the Williamson Art Gallery.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/yourpaintings/paintings/wallasey-hall-built-1604-67490

great, thankyou

Am i right in yhinking that the painting is of the house by the cheshire cheese with st hilarys church in the background?

Not with an large storage tank behind it. It is the one on the corner of Sherlock Lane surely.

Not with a large storage tank behind it. It is the one on the corner of Sherlock Lane surely.

Santos, Ste did say "Painting" not photo!