History of Birkenhead- Birkenhead Name..The name Birkenhead is possibly from the Old English bircen meaning birch tree, of which many once grew on the headland which jutted into the river at Woodside.

This time last weekend! It was a high old time in the town! Thank you for celebrating our unique Sugar Town Art Deco Village heritage with us. A heartfelt thank you to the Kaipatki Local Board, Birkenhead Library, Birkenhead Heritage Society, North Island Model A Ford Vintage Car club, Auckland Chevy Enthusaists Club, Auckland Lindy hop Dancers & the Whangerei Swing Club! Auckland Fire Brigade Musuem, Barfoot & Thompson Birkenhead & finally Birkenhead Town Centre Executive who all see the value

First new Mersey Ferry in 60 years takes to water for first time