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The Magazines Gate

The Magazines Gate

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The Magazines Gate

Name: The Magazines Gate
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Location: North West England, England, United Kingdom

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3. New Brighton Lighthouse – New Brighton Mermaid Trail loop from New Brighton

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Jim Martin

August 26, 2024

"The Magazine at New Brighton was used by the owners of sailing ships, which were compelled to carry guns to fight pirates. When the ships arrived at Liverpool, they lay off the Magazines to discharge powder. Nearby would anchor outward-bound ships, taking aboard the powder.

The story of the Magazines began in 1737, when a magazine for ship’s gunpowder was built in Liverpool on a site now swallowed up by Brownlow Hill. That was on the rural fringe of the port, the nearest buildings being in Church Street. But Liverpool was taking rapid seriously in those years, and there was a danger that the gunpowder might expand too – not only when in store but when being taken through the streets to the ships.

Then, in 1751 a new approach was made to the problem in a traditional English manner, a committee was set up. Its deliberations were brief and to the point, the magazine must be moved. It selected a plot on the bank of the Mersey, the opposite bank!

A secluded plot was decided upon at the Magazines. It was modest enough in size, amounting to an acre which was named Warringer Close. It cost Liverpool £30."

Source: Wirral History

wirralhistory.uk/magazine.html

Dave B

September 10, 2024

Lots of free parking spaces here ! It's a great place for a walk or a bike ride

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1. New Brighton Lighthouse – Egremont Promenade loop from New Brighton

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