Abbatoir, New Chester Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside

This abattoir is dated 1886 and has been occupied by Tranmere Meat Company. An inscription records "These abattoirs were opened by Wm Laird Esq., J.P. and mayor of Birkenhead". The abattoir is understood to be one of the earliest civic slaughter houses in the country.

Location

Merseyside Birkenhead

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

industry work food Victorian (1837 - 1901)