Retirement Properties Spotlight in Oxton

Birkenhead : Birkenhead is situated on the Wirral and remained a farming community until the early 19th century when the introduction of the Liverpool ferry opened up the area to settlement. The original village was centred around the old Benedictine Abbey and the town grew slowly around the Priory eventually expanding rapidly with the development of the shipyards and docks. The many fine 19th century buildings testify to the towns' prosperity and the town hall is a fine example. The Williamson Art Gallery and Museum has extensive collections of English Watercolours and ceramics.