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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 theatre was listed in the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building on 16 October 1990. [6] When it was opened its design was considered advanced, owing to the raked seating layout. [6] There are 2,350 seats, Britain's largest two-tier auditorium. [2] It is sited in the William Brown Street Conservation Area. [7]
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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In 2010, the building's first floor was opened full-time to members of the public upon paying an entrance fee. As of 2024, the fee was £8.00 for adults and £6.00 for children. [6] Visitors could spend as long as they wish in the tower. The gallery gave the opportunity to view Liverpool from a 360° panoramic view, 138 m (452 ft) above the ...
Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City is a former UNESCO designated World Heritage Site in Liverpool, England, that comprised six locations in the city centre including the Pier Head, Albert Dock and William Brown Street, [1] and many of the city's most famous landmarks.
The museum, which was designed by architects 3XN and engineers Buro Happold and built by Galliford Try [2] at cost of £72 million, provides 8,000 square metres of exhibition space, housing more than 6,000 objects. [3]
In 1990, the building was listed as Grade II, highlighting the fact that it is a major part of Liverpool's heritage. [8] [9] In 2005 Rawhide Comedy Club [10] took ownership of the building. Following two years of stand-up comedy, with a break in 2006 to produce Brick Up The Mersey Tunnels, they began producing plays all year round in 2007.