Birkenhead grew quickly in the 19th century following the introduction of the wooden paddle steamer "Elizabeth" in 1815, and docks were developed along with a shipbuilding industry, flour milling and soap manufacture on the river's Cheshire bank.
Birkenhead grew quickly in the 19th century following the introduction of the wooden paddle steamer "Elizabeth" in 1815. Docks were developed along with a shipbuilding industry, flour milling and soap manufacture on the river's Cheshire bank.