Tranmere, Merseyside

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Tranmere is an area of the Wirral Peninsula, Merseyside, England, and is often regarded as a suburb of Birkenhead. It has a population of 11,668 (2001). The area is made up of industrial buildings and Victorian terraced houses. Its name was given by Norwegian Vikings who settled and colonised Wirral in the 10th Century. Tranmere in Old Norse is Trani-melr "Cranebird sandbank" or "sandbank with the Cranebirds".

It is best known for its football club, Tranmere Rovers F.C.

Mersey Park Primary School in Tranmere has several famous former pupils including Jason McAteer (footballer) and Patricia Routledge (Hyacinth Bucket in 'Keeping up Appearances'). Paul O'Grady, famous for his alter-ego creation Lily Savage, was born and raised here.

Tranmere is host to one of only 35 government neighbourhood pathfinders.

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