People have spoken of their pride in Birkenhead, marking out its history, heritage and community as bright lights.
We asked readers for their favourite parts of the Wirral town and their hidden gems.
But the overwhelming response was about the people of Birkenhead and their friendly and generous spirit that "bring its true worth".
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Nickie Townsend said: "Birkenhead is in decline, the town centre no longer has a heart but 99% of the people have good hearts.
"You only have to look at free to you sites and covid help sites to see how the community pull together.
"There are some really nice places on the Wirral but also in Birkenhead itself.
"Flaybrick memorial gardens, Bidston Hill and Tam O Shanters farm, Birkenhead Park, The Priory, The gardens in Vyner Rd South to name a few.
"Yes, there are homeless people, beggars, drunks, drug addicts, stolen vehicles, teenagers misbehaving etc but show me a place there isn't.
"People should stop slating the place they live or grew up in and start giving back to the community.
"Teach the children not to disrespect others and the environment. Clean up your streets, stop flytipping, shop local, learn to love the place again and maybe, just maybe it can start to improve."
Sallyanne Walton said: "The one I love is no matter where you are in Birkenhead someone will always talk to."
Rob Barker Snr said: "Great childhood. Birkenhead Park and Biddy Hill are unbeatable. All in all some great people and I love coming back and visiting. Please speak well over it. It may not be perfect re Grange Rd etc, but it's the people that brings true worth to a place."
Lynn Bozarth McCann said: "We’ve just moved from Canada. Found out after we rented our flat that “you shouldn’t live there.”
"But we love it! Great public transportation, so many shops, the Market, etc. And the people have all been wonderful."
Sarah Gillam said: "The community, every single part of it."
Phillipa Sillitoe said: "The people who stop and speak to you...xx"
There are massive projects underway in Birkenhead with huge plans from Wirral Council to change the face of the town.
The Wirral Waters project, led by Peel L&P, which could see up to 13,000 homes built in the borough over the next 25 years and the first homes have now gone up.
And the Birkenhead 2040 Framework from the council which includes the building of a new commercial quarter, up to 651 new high-quality, sustainable homes, an improved public transport links and enhancements to the bus station and new public spaces which seek to celebrate the heritage and future of Birkenhead.
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