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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 location he chose was the grounds of St. Edward's College on St. Domingo Road, Everton. [7] In 1853 Goss, then bishop, awarded the commission for the building of the new cathedral to Edward Welby Pugin (1833–1875). [8] By 1856 the Lady chapel of the new cathedral had been completed.
The history of tall buildings and structures in Liverpool began in 1911, with the completion of the Royal Liver Building. Standing at 98 metres (322 ft) tall, [3] it was widely reported to be Britain's first skyscraper. [4]
Liver Birds: Towers of the Royal Liver Building: 1911: Carl Bernard Bartels: Two statues: Bronze: More images: Liverpool, Research and The Fruits of Industry: Alfred Lewis Jones Memorial, Pier Head: 1913: George Frampton: 3 statues on base of monument: Bronze: Grade II: Q26320985 [5] [58] More images: Victory: Cunard War Memorial, Pier Head ...
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The building is the headquarters of the Royal Liver Friendly Society. Cunard Building, constructed between 1914 and 1916 and a grade II* listed building. It is the former headquarters of the Cunard Line shipping company. Port of Liverpool Building, built from 1903 to 1907 and also grade II* listed.
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The belltower is the largest, and also one of the tallest, in the world (see List of tallest churches in the world). It houses the world's highest (67 m (220 ft)) and heaviest (16.5 long tons (16.8 tonnes)) ringing peal of bells, and the third-heaviest bell (14.5 long tons (14.7 tonnes)) in the United Kingdom.