6. Birkenhead North

Opened: 2nd January 1888, thought its name was Birkenhead Docks back then. It was renamed to Birkenhead North in 1926.Line electrified: 1938.Number of platforms: Three. One platform serves Liverpool trains, the second New Brighton and West Kirby trains. The third is technically a through platform but is mainly used for stabling and turnbacks these days. Points of interest: A planter commemorates Philip Rodney Perkins, 08.09.1955 - 05.12.2025 - Goodnight God Bless.On the outside wall is a mural dedicated to Charlie Landsborough, a folk singer who grew up nearby. I have a close personal connection with Charlie because I'd never heard of him until I started work in the music department (or "Sounds" as we called it, because we were very cool) at Birkenhead's WH Smith. I quickly learned that not only does Charlie have a dedicated fanbase on the Wirral, but also that they'll turn up on the day his new album is released demanding a copy at nine in the morning. We used to regularly have…