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The architecture of Liverpool is rooted in the city's development into a major port of the British Empire. [1] It encompasses a variety of architectural styles of the past 300 years, while next to nothing remains of its medieval structures which would have dated back as far as the 13th century. [ 2 ]
This richness of architecture has subsequently seen Liverpool described by English Heritage, as England's finest Victorian city. [9] 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 ...
Liverpool Cathedral: 1904–80 Liverpool Cathedral is the city's Church of England Cathedral and is part of the Anglican Diocese of Liverpool. It was designed in Gothic Revival style by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and is constructed from red sandstone sourced from a quarry in nearby Woolton. The Cathedral's construction lasted over 75 years ...
Liverpool is a city undergoing mass regeneration, with older buildings being demolished to make way for new developments. During the mid-2000s, ten 1960s apartment blocks over 50 metres (164 ft) tall in the city were demolished. [2]
In 1907, the Royal Liver Group had over 6,000 employees. Given the need for larger premises, the company approved the construction of a new head office. The building was designed by Walter Aubrey Thomas; the foundation stone was laid on 11 May 1908 and just 3 years later, on 19 July 1911, the building was officially opened by Lord Sheffield. [5]
The Cunard Building is a Grade II* listed building in Liverpool, England.It is located at the Pier Head and along with the neighbouring Royal Liver Building and Port of Liverpool Building is one of Liverpool's Three Graces, which line the city's waterfront.
Big Dig (Liverpool) Blacklers; Grade II* listed buildings in Liverpool – City Centre; Grade II* listed buildings in Liverpool – Suburbs; Grade II listed buildings in Liverpool-L1; Grade II listed buildings in Liverpool-L2; Grade II listed buildings in Liverpool-L3; Grade II listed buildings in Liverpool-L4; Grade II listed buildings in ...
Liverpool City Centre (Local Plan map) Liverpool's most recent Local Plan is designed to guide the long-term spatial development of the city from 2013 to 2033. It will assist Liverpool City Council in making planning decisions for development proposals and provides detailed advice to city planners on where specific types of development should be built, for example, housing, shops, offices ...