Merseyside is an area in the North West of England which includes Liverpool and also a lot of other places. Merseyside is a Metropolitan county formed in the 1970s and as the name suggests, is the area either side of the River Mersey I stand to be corrected on my statements! I live in Southport, which is geographically in Lancashire, but now Merseyside is part of my postal address because the district I live in has been designated part of Merseyside. As regards lists, you can ask any question you like about Liverpool or any other part of Merseyside. Marged Hello - Could someone please explain the difference between the Merseyside and Liverpool lists? I don't want to post to the wrong one! Thanks! Susan USA Researching HIBBINS, PRITCHARD, FELL, THOMAS in Liverpool; and MARSH, WATKINSON, ROBINSON in Cheshire______________________