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The street originally contained a chapel by the quayside, known as St. Mary atte Key. [2] The first recorded reference to Chapel Street dates from 1368 on a deed for a burgage plot. By 1355, the church was deemed too small for Liverpool's growing population and a new church was to be built on land given by the Duke of Lancaster to the burgesses.
Another example of Georgian Gothic architecture is the Church of St Luke, Liverpool designed in 1802 by John Foster Sr. & John Foster Jr. (both men were born in Liverpool), it was built in 1811–32. St Mary's Edge Hill was built (1812–13) and extended (1825–25) architect unknown. [63]
The museum also features: Little Liverpool, a gallery for children under six; History Detectives, an interactive archaeology and history resource centre; a 180-seat theatre for community and audio-visual performances and meeting facilities. [7] It also has a gallery called "City Soldiers" which tells the story of the King's Regiment. [8]
Hargreaves Building is a former bank in Chapel Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England.It originated as the headquarters of the Brown Shipley Bank, continued as offices when the bank moved to London, was converted for use by the Liverpool Racquet Club after the Toxteth riots, and later became a hotel and restaurant.
The history of Liverpool can be traced back to 1190 when the place was known as 'Liuerpul', possibly meaning a pool or creek with muddy water, though other origins of the name have been suggested. The borough was founded by royal charter in 1207 by King John , made up of only seven streets in the shape of the letter 'H'.
High Street Chapel Street – Exchange Building (North elevation) Laid Out C1207 High Street Formally Joggler (Juggler) Street Site Of Weekly Market & Annual Fair Here At Its Northern End Was Marked By The White Cross : Building Hope Hall Everyman Theatre, Hope St Built C. 1837 Hope Hall Revivalist Preaching House 1853–1916 : Person James Currie
The street was the scene of a brutal murder in 1874, known as the 'Tithebarn Street Outrage' when Robert Morgan, a dock worker, was kicked to death in front of his wife and brother. [6] Morgan was killed by members of Liverpool's notorious Cornermen gang when he refused to hand over ale money to 17-year-old gang member, John McCrave.
The value of Liverpool's architecture and design was recognised in 2004, when several areas throughout the city were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known as the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City , the sites were added in recognition of the city's role in the development of International trade and docking technology. [ 10 ]