Category Archives: 1900 – 1949

New research………

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Liverpool1207

The latest piece of research is now coming along nicely. And it is again about something of a Liverpool institution………..Owen Owen, Clayton Square. As ever the research is both fascinating and revealing as I learn more about not only the … Continue reading →

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Bombers Over Liverpool

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Liverpool1207

Between May 15th and June 4th 1945 the Liverpool Daily Post published a series of pictures under the title of ‘Bombers Over Liverpool’. The pictures were of well-known city centre buildings showing how they were before and after being bombed. … Continue reading →

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The Picton – a cautionary rhyme

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Liverpool1207

The PICTON. A Cautionary Rhyme by Maud Budden You can’t make a noise in the Picton, They won’t stand a clatter or brawl. You must ask for your books With intelligent looks Or you won’t get a volume at all. … Continue reading →

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Reece’s Ballroom, Parker Street, Liverpool

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Liverpool1207

Local developers Jamworks are currently in the process of transforming the former Reeces Ballroom at 11 – 17 Parker Street, near to Clayton Square Shopping Centre, into 19 one-bedroom flats and 72 studios. The ground floor is currently Superdrug. Previous plans in … Continue reading →

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Stanley Dock Tobacco Warehouse

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Liverpool1207

Stanley Dock Tobacco Warehouse – Built 1897 -1901 Whether viewed from the distant St Georges Hill in Everton or from the bascule bridge in its shadow, the Stanley Dock Tobacco Warehouse is a structure of imposing and bewildering mass. ‘If … Continue reading →

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The Arcade, Lord Street – 1901

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Liverpool1207

The Arcade Lord Street Liverpool 1901 – Walter Aubrey Thomas     This stunning listed building survived The Blitz to remain standing on Lord St, although now much changed. It currently has a four shop frontage – Warren James Jewellers, … Continue reading →

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Save The Futurist

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Liverpool1207

‘Opened on 16th September 1912 the ‘Lime Street Picture House’ was a very upmarket city centre cinema and was considered……………’ If you are passionate about Liverpool’s heritage and want to read about and support a brilliant campaign then please visit … Continue reading →

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