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The Royal Albert Dock [1] is a complex of dock buildings and warehouses in Liverpool, England.Designed by Jesse Hartley and Philip Hardwick, it was opened in 1846, and was the first structure in Britain to be built from cast iron, brick and stone, with no structural wood.
With the best-known being the Albert Dock (1841–47). Designed by Jesse Hartley [81] and constructed in cast iron, brick and stone, it provides the first enclosed, non-combustible dock warehouse system in the world. Restored in the 1980s, the Albert Dock has the largest collection of Grade I listed buildings in Britain.
Over 2400 buildings are listed, including: Anfield Cemetery; Bramley-Moore Dock; Calderstones House; Canning Dock; Canning Half Tide Dock; Church of Our Lady and Saint Nicholas
A narrower footpath and cycling lane continue north along the riverbank to the city centre, ending at the Albert Dock. The promenade adjoins the former private parkland estates of Cressington Park, Fulwood Park and Grassendale Park. It is notable for the excellent views it gives of shipping in the Mersey and over the river to the Wirral.
Stanley Dock doubles as docks in Brooklyn, New York [20] Chariots of Fire: 1981 Liverpool Town Hall was used, while the Bebington Oval in Wirral doubled as the Olympic Stadium and beach scenes were shot at New Brighton. [16] Charlie Noades R.I.P. 2009 Family comedy. [21] Coast to Coast: 1987
B. Listed buildings in Liverpool; Listed buildings in Merseyside; Beetham Tower, Liverpool; Big Dig (Liverpool) Blacklers; Grade II* listed buildings in Liverpool – City Centre
It opened for a trial season in 1980 before fully opening in 1984 and expanding in 1986. The museum occupies warehouse block D at the Albert Dock, along with the Piermaster's House, Canning Half Tide Dock and Canning Graving Docks. [2]
Video of a journey through the tunnel. The Kingsway Tunnel (or Wallasey Tunnel) is a toll road tunnel under the River Mersey between Liverpool and Wallasey.The 1.5 mi (2.4 km) tunnel carries the A59.