Pride in Old Swan
28th, 29th & 30th April 2011 1st May—Old Swan Community Festival What is going on? Where is it… [more]
Pier Head
The world famous waterfront of the city was once a dock, George’s Dock, until 1900 when it was filled… [more]
The Albert Dock
Named after Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria, who opened it in 1846, the Albert Dock complex… [more]
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Pier Head
The world famous waterfront of the city was once a dock, George’s Dock, until 1900 when it was filled in and the buildings that we know today as the Three Graces were constructed. They are the … [Read More...]
The Albert Dock
Named after Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria, who opened it in 1846, the Albert Dock complex is today the largest group of Grade One listed buildings in the country. The red brick … [Read More...]
St Georges Hall
The jewel in Liverpool’s architectural crown, St George’s hall opened in 1854 and has been described as the finest neo-classical building in Europe. Described by Queen Victoria as “worthy of … [Read More...]
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Pride in Old Swan
28th, 29th & 30th April 2011 1st May—Old Swan Community Festival What is going on? Where is it going on? The Lord Mayor - Hazel Williams will launch the event on the Old Swan … [Read More...]
Liverpool Anglican Cathedral
Don’t miss a visit to Britain’s largest cathedral, which is also the 5th largest in the world. Taking 74 years to complete (1904-1978), this is the lifetime achievement of the architect Giles … [Read More...]
Liverpool Catholic Cathedral.
“If you want a cathedral, we’ve got one to spare.” So goes the song by the Spinners. But the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King (to give it its full title) is much more than “a … [Read More...]
Liverpool Heritage
Pride in Old Swan
28th, 29th & 30th April 2011 1st May—Old Swan Community Festival What is going on? Where is it going on? The Lord Mayor - Hazel Williams will launch the event on the Old Swan Parade (Between the Masons & Red House) 1.30 28th April 2011 Followed by GOD’s Dancing group And a talk in the Red House By Steve Binns Tesco car park 11—3 Red London Bus, Fire Engine, Rag & … [Read More...]
Pier Head
The world famous waterfront of the city was once a dock, George’s Dock, until 1900 when it was filled in and the buildings that we know today as the Three Graces were constructed. They are the domed Port of Liverpool Building (1907) where the dock authorities had their seat and where ships such as the Titanic and the Mauretania were registered, the Cunard Building (1916) once the … [Read More...]
The Albert Dock
Named after Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria, who opened it in 1846, the Albert Dock complex is today the largest group of Grade One listed buildings in the country. The red brick Victorian warehouses and dock basins were built to welcome sailing ships and when steam ships were introduced, the basins were found to be too shallow. Over the years, the dock fell out of favour and by … [Read More...]
Liverpool Anglican Cathedral
Don’t miss a visit to Britain’s largest cathedral, which is also the 5th largest in the world. Taking 74 years to complete (1904-1978), this is the lifetime achievement of the architect Giles Gilbert Scott although he also found time to design the traditional red English telephone, an example of which is preserved inside the cathedral. Scott said “Don’t admire my arches but rather my … [Read More...]
St Georges Hall
The jewel in Liverpool’s architectural crown, St George’s hall opened in 1854 and has been described as the finest neo-classical building in Europe. Described by Queen Victoria as “worthy of Athens”, it looks like a Greek temple from the outside whilst its interior was inspired by the Roman baths of Caracalla. Its small concert hall hosted readings by Charles Dickens whilst the Grand Hall … [Read More...]
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