The Wirral’s Secret Pass. Thermopylae

Tucked away near Bidston Hill lies a mysterious path with an extraordinary name — the Thermopylae Pass. But why is a quiet Wirral footpath named after an ancient Greek battlefield?

In this video, we uncover the forgotten stories behind this hidden route, explore the legacy of nearby Bidston Hall, and reveal how an entire historic mansion was once dismantled and rebuilt in Royden Park.

This is a journey through forgotten landscapes, local legends, and the moving parts of Wirral’s history — literally.

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The real reason it’s called “Thermopylae Pass”

The story of Bidston Hall and its vanished twin

How and why a grand Tudor-style house was moved brick by brick

🎥 Filmed on location around Upton, Bidston, and Royden Park.
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📍 Filmed on location in the Wirral
🧭 Part of my ongoing series exploring how the past shapes the places we live in today

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