Wirral
Britishnoun
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a peninsula in NW England between the estuaries of the Rivers Mersey and Dee
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a unitary authority in NW England, in Merseyside. Pop: 313 800 (2003 est). Area: 158 sq km (61 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, children watching the match at Castleway Primary in Leasowe, Wirral, were told they would miss playtime for the rest of the week if they spoiled the result for anyone.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
Tents, towels, wet wipes and children's clothing were among hundreds of items left behind by people who visited a Wirral beach, volunteers have said.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The passengers and crew who were on board the MV Hondius will have spent 72 hours isolating at Arrowe Park Hospital in Wirral and will be expected to isolate for another 42 days at home.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Built to house medical students and NHS key workers, the site at Arrowe Park Hospital in Wirral was last used as an isolation facility at the start of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
This home is represented to-day by a farm in the Wirral, about eight miles from Chester, called Huxley Hall.
From Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 1 by Huxley, Thomas Henry
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