West Derby is a leafy well-to-do and popular suburb of Liverpool, England, that achieved significance far earlier than Liverpool itself. Mentioned in the Domesday Book, its name comes from a Viking word meaning "place of the wild beasts" and named an administrative area called the West Derby hundred, or West Derbyshire, that covered a large part of Lancashire. It is also Liverpool City Council Ward. Liverpools skyline, as seen from the River Mersey. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: England Travel guide to England from Wikitravel English language English law English (people) List of monarchs of England – Kings of England family tree List of English people Angeln (region in northern Germany, presumably the origin of the Angles for whom England is named) UK... The domesday book was conducted in 1085 and was completed in 1086 which meant that it took William the Conquer 1 year to complete. ... The name Viking is a borrowed word from the native Scandinavian term for the Norse warriors who raided the coasts of Scandinavia, the British Isles, and other parts of Europe from the late 8th century to the 11th century. ... The hundred of West Derby (sometimes known as West Derbyshire, not to be confused with Derbyshire) was an ancient subdivision of Lancashire, covering the south-west of the county. ... Red Lancashire rose Lancashire is a county of England, lying on the Irish Sea. ... Liverpool City Council is the governing body for the city of Liverpool in Merseyside, England. ... A ward is an electoral district used in local politics, most notably in England, Scotland, and Wales, as well as Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and many cities in the United States and the federal district of Washington, DC. Wards are usually named after neighbourhoods...

West Derby was home to the Lords of Sefton (family name Molyneaux), whose house Croxteth Hall and the surrounding countryside estate now forms Croxteth Park, an attractive public space. The former UK soap opera Brookside was filmed on a housing estate built on some of Lord Sefton's estate. Croxteth Hall is the former country estate of the Earl of Sefton, now managed by the Liverpool City Council. ... soap operas are boring Soap Opera redirects here. ... Brookside was a soap opera based in Liverpool, which was introduced with the new British television channel, Channel 4. ...

West Derby once had a castle, now completely disappeared, but still retains a courthouse built under Queen Elizabeth I, but the first court in West Derby was established around 1,000 years ago. Near the courthouse are a set of medieval stocks, once used as a public restraint punishment for prisoners, although there is some question about their authenticity. The main gatehouse of Harlech Castle, Wales. ... Elizabeth I Queen of England and Ireland Queen of France, nominal title Elizabeth I (September 7, 1533–March 24, 1603) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from November 17, 1558 until her death. ... The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times. ... Modern Day Stocks Entertainment The stocks are a device used for public humiliation, corporal punishment, and torture. ...

There is also some suggestion of a Roman site near a street called Castle View. The site is now a small public park, the shape and dimensions of which are similar to that of a Roman Barracks or Castra. The Roman Forum was the central area around which ancient Rome developed. ... Originally a castrum is a celtic fortification, which is like a round walled castle in the top of a hill. ...

West Derby is home to a large number of schools which have produced famous students: West Derby Comprehensive (Craig Charles), St. Edward's College (Terry Leahy), Cardinal Henan (Steven Gerrard), and Holly Lodge (Atomic Kitten). Craig Charles Craig Charles (born July 11, 1964, Liverpool, England) is a British actor, poet, radio and television presenter. ... St. ... Sir Terry Leahy (born 28th February 1956) is the CEO of Tesco, the largest British supermarket chain. ... Steven Gerrard with Liverpool Steven Gerrard with England Steven George Gerrard (born May 30, 1980 in Whiston, Merseyside, England) is an English football player with Liverpool F.C.. He is widely regarded as one of the best midfield players in the world. ... Atomic Kitten is a British girl band from Liverpool composed of Liz McClarnon (Lil), Natasha Hamilton (Tash) and Jenny Frost (who replaced original member Kerry Katona in January 2001). ...

West Derby is the location for the training grounds of two English Football League teams, Everton F.C. at Bellefield and Liverpool F.C. at Melwood. This is a list of football clubs located in England and the leagues and divisions they play in (though note that not all play in the English football league system). ... Everton Football Club are an English football club from the city of Liverpool, founded in 1878. ... Liverpool Football Club (often known simply as Liverpool), an English football club based in north-western England, are the current champions of Europe and the most successful English football team to date. ...