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PLACENAME: Walea (first mentioned 1086 in the Domesday Book). Island of the Welsh or Britons. Known during the Medieval period as Kirkby Waley. Walleye 1259; Walezey 1534; Wallowsy 1721.
Leasowe Castle (1593) was much altered in the 18th and 19th centuries. It now operates as a hotel (listed Grade II*). Photograph copyright © 2006 Stanislas Brahier 
St Hilary's Church tower (13th century) in the churchyard of St Hilary's Church. The tower remains from a demolished church. It has been altered - the windows of the upper levels are dated to the 16th century (listed Grade II). The curvilinear churchyard suggests a possible early church. 
The Derby Pool (c1933) was a popular open air swimming pool in the summer. Image courtesy of Liverpool Record Office. Back to the top | Back up to North Wirral | Back up to Merseyside |
