Lever's Causeway, Brimstage.

There is a causeway on The Wirral known as Lever's Causeway after Lord Leverhulme who was a bit of a philanthropist and built the Model Village, Port Sunlight (Sunlight Soap) for the workers in his factory, similar to Titus Salt with Saltaire and George Cadbury with Bournville.

 

 

This is the view South but there are several other pathways that lead off, West to his home at Thornton Manor, East to the factory and another to Clatterbridge. I was always under the impression it was his private road so he had a direct route to the factory.

 

I've found some information dating back to the 1920's when the Causeway was first constructed that says this isn't the case, that it was originally constructed with the intention of building a new housing estate on either side of the West to East part. There are maps online which show services which seem to confirm the plans. However his business and finances took a turn for the worst and the housing estate plans were scrapped. Not sure if there is any truth in it but it would make sense given the depression in the early 1930's.

 

Whichever it is, it's left some wonderful tree lined avenues across The Wirral that are enjoyed by dog walkers, hikers and cyclists.

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