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Bidston Hill is 100 acres (0.40 km 2) of heathland and woodland containing historic buildings and ancient rock carvings, on the Wirral Peninsula, near the Birkenhead suburb of Bidston, in Merseyside, England. With a peak of 231 feet (70 m), Bidston Hill is one of the highest points on the Wirral.
2 days ago · During the 1890s, Bidston Hill was bought by the Bidston Hill Committee from Lord Vyner for public use and in 1894 the windmill was restored by a Mr R. S. Hudson.
May 2, 2021 · Bidston Hill is a popular family walking spot boasting stunning views out across to Liverpool and as far as the Welsh mountains. But it also has a more sinister side with tales of witchcraft ...
1864 Due to the expansion of Waterloo Dock, the decision was taken to close Liverpool Observatory and build a new one on top of Bidston Hill, where there was also the advantage of clearer skies for astronomical observations.
Bidston Observatory was built in 1866, when the expansion of Waterloo Dock forced Liverpool Observatory to re-locate to Bidston Hill. It was built alongside Bidston Lighthouse and Signals Station, on land owned by the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board.
Admission is free, but donations to the Friends of Bidston Hill are welcome. The Windmill is closed during the winter, when hibernating bats are in residence. History Walks. Phil Gregory will lead a guided walk, focussing on the history of Bidston Hill, on Friday 16th August 2024.
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May 26, 2023 · Sadly, there’s no pub in the village now: the Ring o’ Bells, now Stone Farm, had a dubious reputation and a notoriously dipsomaniac landlord and was closed down by the disapproving lord of the manor as long ago as 1868.
