Ainsdale

Birkdale is one of two historic districts in the City of Newisle. Located in the North Side, it is named after a village in Merseyside, UK and modelled after a European nordic village. The village was originally named Ravencroft but was renamed and expanded in 2020. It becomes especially popular during the holidays for its elaborate decorations, festivals, and marketplaces. Approximately 66 people live full time in the district, but the total population (including the transient population of the Ravencroft Hotel) is 82.

History and Namesake
Ravencroft, as it was previously called, was designed as one of two historic villages within Newisle by Blip Noir. It was envisioned as a European, semi-bavarian town surrounding a large, lit pine tree in the centre (presently at the intersection of Azalea Ave and Bolasky St).

In 2020, the district lines were officially expanded to include non-historic buildings which were ostracised from other districts. This includes the houses along Highland Crescent and a few buildings on the outer extremities of the district, including some on Columbia Ave. It was renamed in 2020 to Birkdale, in omage of James Houlahan's heritage hometown. The name Ainsdale was also considered.

Businesses

 * Birkdale Grocery
 * Apple Stand
 * Birkdale Weapons and Armour
 * Ravencroft Hotel
 * Meat
 * Mayday Storage Co. (plans to be turned into a pub)
 * The Raven Bar
 * The Loose Spruce Pub

Transportation
Birkdale Metro station serves as the main station for the district, but U of N West is also nearby.