New Brighton's History Tours & Events at Fort Perch Rock

An Evening of Wirral Ghost Tales at Fort Perch Rock

Book Now and Join us for an Evening of Ghost Stories at Fort Perch Rock in New Brighton. Get Ready to hear our Spine Chilling Tales from the past bringing you Stories of Ghosts, Myths & Legends from around the Peninsula.

Our Evening is filled with Ghost Tales, Myths, Legends and Ambient Music including:

* The Origins of Fort Perch Rock

* Supernatural Tales of Black Rock Cove

* The Witches of Bidston

* The Phantom Fiddler of Barnston Dale

* The Ghosts of Dibbensdale Bridge

* Legends of the Hanging Tree at Liscard Vale Woods

* The Lighthouse Ghoul

* The Whistling Redcoat at Liscard Battery

* The Phantom of Earlston House

* Wood Fire & Dimmed Lights

* Ambient Music by Candlelight

* Italian Pizzas on Sale at Little Rock

* Cocktails, Shorts, Wine and Draft Ale on Sale

An Evening of Penny Dreadfuls By Candlelight at Fort Perch Rock

Book Now and Join us for our Penny Dreadful Evening Special inside the Historic Fort Perch Rock in New Brighton

Gather around the crackling fire for an evening of Penny Dreadfuls of New Brighton by Candlelight that will send shivers down your spine! Inside a 19th Century Fort on the Banks of the River Mersey.

Our Evening is filled with Victorian Ghost Stories and Crime Legends, Food and Background Music including:

* Candlelight Ambience

* Victorian Style Background Music

* Fireside Tales by Historian & Author Tony Franks-Buckley

* Italian Pizzas

* Cocktails, Shorts, Wine and Draft Ale

* The Origins of Fort Perch Rock

* The Legend of the Captain’s Pit

* The Ham & Eggs Parade

* The Lighthouse Ghoul

* Death of a Sea Captain

* Higgledy the Octopus

* The Vale House Murders

* The Richmond Street Murders

* Tom Thumb in New Brighton

* Dr Crippen at the Hotel Vic

* The Bandits of Birkenhead and the Criminal Gangs from the North End

Limited Tickets and Fireside Tables so Book Now and don't miss out

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History Talks & Walking Tours at Fort Perch Rock Battery

From Napoleonic Wars to Modern Day - The Maritime History of Fort Perch Rock and New Brighton Talks & Walking Tours around the Seaside Resort

Step Inside the Battery on the Banks of the River Mersey for an Informative Talk or Walking Tour with our Historian & Author Tony Franks-Buckley BSc Hons

WW2 History Tours at Fort Perch Rock

WW2 History Talks & Walking Tours at Fort Perch Rock Battery with Historian & Author Tony Franks-Buckley BSc Hons

Get Ready to Immerse yourself in the rich history of World War II on an enriching and emotionally stirring tour of New Brighton Seaside Resort with our War Historian

Our 90 Minute Historic Tours include:

* Learn the History of Fort Perch Rock

* Visit the Location of the US Army Base at the Tower Stadium where The Beatles later played on 27 Occasions

* The Secret Training at the Bathing Pools

* The German Spies in Wallasey

* The Maunsell Forts

* The Home Guard

* Life on the Homefront

* The Post War Years

* Visit the Art Murals of the new Victorian Quarter and hear the stories behind the Art

* Remember those that lived through the Second World War and hear their personal stories

1940s History Evenings in The Mess Quarters

Step inside The Historic Mess Rooms for an Evening of Wartime Tales, 1940s Piano Singalong with our World War II Historian & Author Tony Franks-Buckley BSc Hons and Martin McGinty the Resident Piano Man

About Fort Perch Rock

Built of Sandstone from Runcorn Quarry, this Napoleonic design from 1804 was late to the Banks of the River Mersey.

In favour of adding further protection to the South, the design from Captain John Kitson was rejected. However by 1826, the request for a Defence Battery at Black rock was finally accepted and work got underway and was completed by 1829.

During WW2, the Fort was armed with several Anti Aircraft Guns and other forms of weaponry.

To disguise the fort from German Bombers, the interior of the Fort Courtyard was painted Green and the words "Tea Rooms" Painted in white on the Office Roof. It worked...

Did you know that the fort was also the location of the first shot to be fired during WWI?

We also have loads of weird and wonderful stories including Ghost Tales of New Brighton to tell so Come and join us to learn more about the Mysteries of the Seaside Resort on our Evenings inside the Fort

WIRRAL HISTORY BOOKINGS - Schools, Group Bookings & Private Tours Available

We also cater for Primary and Secondary School Bookings. Private Tours available by request with Group Bookings and School Visits Welcome.

WW2 History, Victorians, Industrial Revolution, Edwardians, Maritime Myths & Legends, Ghost Stories. True Crimes, Penny Dreadfuls and More

ABOUT TONY FRANKS-BUCKLEY

Our Tours are hosted by BSc Hons Historian & Author Tony Franks-Buckley the Author of Wallasey Days Gone By (available on Amazon in Paperback and Kindle Formats) who Graduated with Honours at Liverpool John Moores University. Tony holds a Bachelors Degree in Modern History and majored in Victorian History and life during the Industrial Revolution. He has Published 9 Books on Local History and Historical Fiction.

Tony is also the National-Vice Chairman of the Italy Star Association. The main Allied Veterans Organisation of WW2 Campaigns in Italy from 1943-45. You will see information at Fort Perch Rock about the Association including the Wirral Branch Standard and WW2 Memorial Plaques.

Tony is a true local having grown up in New Brighton and operated Historic Tours and Events around New Brighton for over 15 Years. Tony is also a regular visitor to the Normandy Landings in France and has been operating as a WW2 Historian for the UK. Featuring on BBC, Channel 5, YouTube and Forces TV

The Inventor’s Quest by Tony Franks-Buckley

Now available on Amazon Kindle and in Paperback

The Inventor’s Quest

By Tony Franks-Buckley

The Inventor’s Quest is a fiction adventure by local historian Tony Franks-Buckley. The author takes you on a journey introducing you to all myths & legends of Wirral. William Withens is an Inventor, but not just any Inventor. He is the greatest Inventor of all. William lives in a beautiful seaside resort called New Brighton. Moving to a new home, he uncovers a secret that has been hidden for many years. The legendary tale of Mother Redcaps Treasure. It finally comes within reach when William Withens discovers the diary of Hector Hornsmith. With the diary in his possession and the mysterious clue that has been left behind. William sets out on a thrilling quest to find a hidden fortune in gold and jewels. However, the arrival of a new face in town, discovers the quest and arms herself with companions to capture the wealth for herself. In a race against time they compete against each other on the quest set by Hector Hornsmith. in search of the final resting place of Mother Redcaps missing treasure. A Children’s Fiction Adventure to be enjoyed by all. Set in The North West of England’s Victorian Seaside Resort, New Brighton.

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