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| Picture No | 10224917 |
| Date | 1847 |
| Description | Opening of the docks at Birkenhead 1847 |
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The 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 and carried thousands. It cost 2d a head for this ride.
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| Source | Engraving in 'The Illustrated London News', 10 April 1847, page 228 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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