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In 1911 the Royal Liverpool Children’s Hospital opened providing a much needed and appreciated
health service to Merseyside. The original idea to was to bring patients over from Liverpool who
had suffered air pollution and industrial related lung problems and allow them to use the hospital as
a retreat whilst they regained their health. However after a short period of time Wirral residents
were also admitted, especially those from the slum areas and dockland housing.
health service to Merseyside. The original idea to was to bring patients over from Liverpool who
had suffered air pollution and industrial related lung problems and allow them to use the hospital as
a retreat whilst they regained their health. However after a short period of time Wirral residents
were also admitted, especially those from the slum areas and dockland housing.
| The hospital was well known for having no glass in the windows on the wards to the rear of the building. This was because it was widely believed at the time that this would help cure the ill children of disease, in particular opposite side of Telegraph Road from the Puddydale spanning over 9 acres in size. The hospital had a tall square clock tower and extensive grounds with views over the Dee estuary.Due to an ever increasing budget and widespread national health service the Hospital shut its doors for the last time in 1985. The former hospital site is now occupied by a Tesco supermarket. |
Heswall still has its fair share of scenery and greenland which helps maintain its rural charm in an
ever increasing village. The largest area is the Heswall Dales which is an area of dry, sandy
heathland overlooking the River Dee. It has been given the status of “Site of Special Scientific
Interest” or (SSSI) and “Local Nature Reserve” (LNR) by Wirral Borough Council. Within this area
you can find what is known locally as “The Dungeon”. This is a small river valley cut into the
hillside. There are hidden dells and waterfalls to discover along the way in the Dungeon. A walk
here will also take you through areas of low heathland, where you might see a short-eared owl, as
well as lizards and small mammals such as stoats
ever increasing village. The largest area is the Heswall Dales which is an area of dry, sandy
heathland overlooking the River Dee. It has been given the status of “Site of Special Scientific
Interest” or (SSSI) and “Local Nature Reserve” (LNR) by Wirral Borough Council. Within this area
you can find what is known locally as “The Dungeon”. This is a small river valley cut into the
hillside. There are hidden dells and waterfalls to discover along the way in the Dungeon. A walk
here will also take you through areas of low heathland, where you might see a short-eared owl, as
well as lizards and small mammals such as stoats
| A small path connects the Dales to the Wirral Way and to the coast overlooking the Dee are the Beacons, and Poll Hill, which is the highest point on the Wirral Peninsula. The large grass area near the centre of town are known as the "Puddydale". In former years there was an infant and junior school (Heswall County Primary) on the northern edge of the field which is now demolished. |
| Today is Heswall has a trendy cosmopolitan feel to it, modern and simple in design but still retaining much of its 'old world country charm' and listed buildings. The open spaces around Heswall and the Dee estuary continue to provide great places for walkers and sightseers giving a welcomed boom in Wirrals tourist industry during the summer months |
| The Heswall Cliffs |
| Royal Liverpool Children’s Hospital |
| Royal Liverpool Children’s Hospital |
| There is a lot of variety, with the shore at Heswall, the peaceful Heswall Fields, the pretty ravine of the Dungeon and the heathland of Heswall Dales are all enjoyed by hikers and ramblers. Most would recommend that you do try and site see at high tide as the views over enhanced by the presence of the sea. There is a small bar / restaurant, Sheldrakes, around the hikers route, which can be packed with thirsty tourists during the summer months. A walk around the Dales involves some not too taxing gradients and includes soft sand, good paths, fields and idyllic country lanes. Walking boots are desirable. |
| The Heswall Dales 1905 |
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