Ferry Cross the Mersey two weeks. Ferry Cross the Mersey "Ferry Cross the Mersey" (sometimes written Ferry 'Cross the Mersey) is a song written by Gerry Marsden. It was first recorded by his band Gerry and the Pacemakers and released in late 1964 in the UK and in 1965 in the United States. It was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching number six in the United States and number eight in the UK. The song is from the film of the same name and was released on its soundtrack album. In the mid-1990s a musical theatre production also titled "Ferry Cross
Arthur Marsden (politician) Arthur Marsden (politician) Sir Arthur Marsden (1883 – 26 November 1960) was a Royal Navy officer who became a British Conservative Party politician. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1931 to 1935 and from 1937 to 1950. Marsden was made a Royal Navy Sub-lieutenant on 15 November 1902 and was promoted to Lieutenant on 31 August 1904. He later was promoted to Lieutenant Commander, and as such was in command of the in 1916 at the Battle of Jutland. The sank "Ardent", but Marsden was commended for his service in the battle. Later Marsden was promoted to