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Mrs F. E. Smith, 1914Mrs. F. E. Smith, formerly Margaret Eleanor Furneaux, wife of Frederick Edwin Smith, popularly known as F.E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead, Conservative politician
Hon. Sheila Berry by Madame YevondeThe Hon. Sheila Berry by Madame Yevonde. Seen here modelling a dress of black crepe de Chine and a high-crowned hat with a nose-length veil
Rt Hon. Earl of Birkenhead - Frederick Edwin Smith, noted lawyer and Conservative politician. Occupied the posts of Solicitor-General in 1915
Entrance to Birkenhead ParkThe park cost 127, 775 to build and was opened on 5th April 1847. Date: 10th April 1847
F E Smith BirkenheadFREDERICK EDWIN SMITH, lord BIRKENHEAD judge and statesman, in his robes Date: 1872 - 1930
Birkenhead DocksA berthing scene, showing ships moored at Birkenhead Docks, Merseyside, England. Date: 1950s
Lord Birkenhead playing tennis with Lili de AlvarezFrederick Edwin Smith, Lord Birkenhead (1872 - 1930), British lawyer, statesman and well-known society figure, pictured playing mixed doubles with the Spanish ladies tennis player
Opening of the docks at BirkenheadThe docks were opened on the 5th April 1847, with a great number of people coming to view the event. Steamers crossed from Birkenhead to Liverpool and back again for the whole day
Birkenhead Cattle BridgeThis bridge at Birkenhead Dock, Merseyside, England, was at one time used for transporting cattle only. Date: 1950s
Sir F. E. SmithSIr Frederick Edwin Smith (1872-1930) - A member of parliament from 1906 when he joined the house of commons in 1906 representing the walton constituency of Liverpool
Sketch front cover - Lady Pamela Smith as CamargoLADY PAMELA SMITH (1915 - 1982), younger daughter of the 1st earl of Birkenhead. In 1936 she married Hon. William Michael Berry, Baron Hartwell, and was later styled Baroness Hartwell
Interior of the Mersey Tunnel, under the River Mersey, Liverpool & Birkenhead
Livingstones steamer in sections at BirkenheadThe steam launch, Lady Nyassa, funded entirely by Livingstone, is seen being loaded, in sections, at Birkenhead from where it will journey to the Zambesi in Africa
The Mayors of Liverpool and Birkenhead Meet under the MerseyMargaret Beavan (centre), the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, shaking hands with the Mayor of Birkenhead (right) at the meeting of the two halves of the Mersey Tunnel, 1928
BIRKENHEADA fine old wooden crane on the quayside at Birkenhead, Merseyside
Birkenhead MarketThe covered market at Birkenhead, Merseyside
SS Ireland, 1885Engraving of the City of Dubin Steam-Packet Companys Mail Paddle Steamship Ireland, shortly after its launch, 1885. This ship, built in the Laird Shipyard at Birkenhead
Crossing the Mersey: The Steam-Ferry between Liverpool and BEngraving of St Georges Pier, the Liverpool and Birkenhead ferry landing stage, from the Illustrated London News, 6th February 1886
Emigration Depot at Birkenhead, Wirral, 1852Engraving showing an emigration depot at Birkenhead, for the reception of Government emigrants to Australia, with a vessel alongside the wharf preparing for the voyage, 1852
Allcocks plasters advertAn advertisement for Allcocks plaster, for use on rheumatism, weak chests and wek backs. Made in Birkenhead, England
Liverpool and Birkenhead Ferry-steamer Cheshire, October 1Engraving of the Liverpool and Birkenhead Ferry-Steamer, Cheshire, 31st October 1863. This paddle-steamer ferry was built for the Woodside Ferry Commissioners to a design that allowed up to 2000
The Prince of Wales opening the Mersey Tunnel, connecting Birkenhead with Liverpool. After the opening ceremony the royal train passed through the Mersey tunnel
Molten Brass FurnaceWithdrawing a pot of molten brass from a furnace at a Birkenhead Brass Foundry, Cheshire
Frederick Edwin Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead (1872 - 1930), British lawyer and Conservative politician
Birkenhead Park OpenedThe official opening of Birkenhead docks and park, the first visitors looking very smart and well-dressed