Merseyside
Explore hidden histories, historic photos, and things you never knew about Merseyside from the collections and archives of Historic England.
Discover your local listed buildings and places
Introducing some of Merseyside's most historic sites, included in the National Heritage List for England. Some of these captions have been summarised by AI. Click through for the official List entry.
Anglican Cathedral Church of Christ
Liverpool
Anglican Cathedral, begun 1904 and completed 1978, by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, brick with red sandstone facings, copper and reinforced concrete roofs, free and eclectic Gothic style.
Former Bootle Borough Hospital, including mortuary chapel…
Bootle
Former borough hospital, now laboratories and offices, 1870-2 with additional wing of 1885-7, both by C.O. Ellison.
The Vines public house
Liverpool
Public house, 1907, by Walter Thomas for Robert Cain & Sons. Neo-Baroque style.
St John's Beacon (Radio City Tower)
Liverpool
Observation tower, constructed in 1965-1969, designed by James A Roberts, converted to a radio broadcasting studio in 1999.
Knowsley Park
Knowsley
Knowsley Park dates back to the 13th century and was influenced by Lancelot Brown's designs in the 18th century. William Sawrey Gilpin advised on its development in the 1830s.
Former Pilkingtons Headquarters complex: including the ca…
St Helens
Purpose-built former Headquarters site for Pilkingtons, 1959-63, by Edwin Maxwell Fry of Fry, Drew and Partners.
8 Brougham Terrace, (Formerly listed as Brougham Terrace)
Liverpool
House forming part of a terrace, approximately 1830, became the Liverpool Muslim Institute in 1889, converted for office use in the early C20.
The Philharmonic Dining Rooms
Liverpool
Public house, 1898-1900, by Walter W Thomas for Robert Cain & Sons. Exuberant Free Style.
Gravestone of Blackie the war horse
Halewood
Gravestone to Blackie the war horse who served during the First World War, c1942. Sandstone.
Former St Katharine's College
Liverpool
University buildings, originally a women's teacher-training college, 1927-30, by Slater & Moberly.
10, Hockenhall Alley
Liverpool
Modest house, originally formed part of a row, late C18/early C19, brick, irregular bond, slate roof, 3 storeys, 1 bay wide.
Reflection Court, the former Pilkington's HQ offices, Gro…
St Helens
Former Pilkington Brothers Limited office building, now converted into flats and business units, 1937-41, designed by Herbert J Rowse and Kenneth Cheeseman.
The Dell, the Diamond and the Causeway, Port Sunlight
Bebington
The Dell, The Diamond, and The Causeway are key public spaces in Port Sunlight Village, a model workers' village designed by William Hesketh Lever in the late 19th century.
Stanlawe Grange the Granary
Liverpool
Stanlawe Grange and The Granary are ancient buildings dating from the late 13th century, associated with Stanlaw Abbey, featuring modernized elements and historic architectural features.
48, Childwall Abbey Road (Lodge to Childwall Hall)
Liverpool
This early 19th-century stone lodge, possibly designed by J. Nash, features Gothic elements and served Childwall Hall, which is no longer extant.
Wavertree Botanic Garden and Park
Liverpool
A private, walled botanic garden opened in 1836, taken into the charge of the local authority in 1846 and with the early C19 layout and mid-Victorian geometric beds extant.
No. 57, PARR STREET
Liverpool
Warehouse, built c.1799 for Thomas Parr. Internally remodelled in the late C19 or early C20, and converted to flats in the second half of the 1990s.
Landscape associated with the former Pilkingtons Headquar…
St Helens
Landscaped setting for the former Pilkingtons Headquarters complex, 1959-63, by Edwin Maxwell Fry of Fry, Drew & Partners with Peter Youngman as landscape consultant.
62, Rodney Street
Liverpool
62 Rodney Street, a Georgian townhouse in Liverpool, is a Grade II* structure and the birthplace of Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, notable for its historical slave trade...
Stanley Park, Liverpool
Liverpool
Public park designed in 1867 by Edward Kemp and opened in 1870, with architectural features by E R Robson.
Former Liverpool Furnishing Company showroom
Liverpool
A bespoke furniture sales showroom later converted to bank and office premises, of 1899 by W Hesketh and Co, of red terracotta in Edwardian Baroque style, with later alterations.
Ince Blundell Park
Ince Blundell
Ince Blundell Park, developed by Henry Blundell from the 1760s to 1786, features historic gardens, parkland, late 18th-century buildings, and sculptures reflecting Blundell's artistic...
Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King
Liverpool
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool, designed by F Gibberd and featuring a significant crypt by Sir E Lutyens, is known for its conical design and striking interior...
India Buildings, including the Water Street entrance to J…
Liverpool
Office building incorporating a bank, post office, shopping arcade, and access to the James Street underground station, 1924-32, by Arnold Thornely and Herbert J. Rowse.
14, Druid's Cross Road
Liverpool
The lodge at 14 Druid's Cross Road, designed by H. L. Elmes around 1847, features stone construction with a hipped slate roof and detailed classical elements.
42, Ullet Road
Liverpool
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Hydraulic Engine House at Bramley Moore Dock
Liverpool
The Hydraulic Engine House at Bramley Moore Dock, with its 1883 architecture, features a brick construction with red dressings, round-headed windows, and an accumulator tower.
Mossley Hill Hospital (Original House Only)
Liverpool
Mossley Hill Hospital, originally a house designed by Alfred Waterhouse, features Gothic architecture with intricate brickwork, gables, and ornate windows. It dates back to 1868-1869.
Martins Bank Building
Liverpool
Bank building, lying on the north side of Water Street. Built as headquarters for Martins Bank, 1927-32, by Herbert J. Rowse.
The Miner or The Anderton Mining Monument, St Helens Link…
St Helens
Sculpture. 1964 by Arthur Fleischmann, commissioned by Lord Robens, Chairman of the National Coal Board, bronze cast by John Galizia & Son Ltd, Battersea.
Newsham Park
Liverpool
Newsham Park, designed by Edward Kemp in the 19th century, is a public park in Liverpool featuring historical buildings, spacious gardens, and recreational facilities.
Ogden Imperial Tobacco Ltd Office Block
Liverpool
Office block of Ogden Ltd (later Ogden-Imperial Tobacco Ltd) tobacco manufacturers, 1899, probably by Henry Hartley, eclectic Queen Anne style, pressed red brick with sandstone dressings,...
Britannia Pavilion and the Colonnades, Albert Dock
Liverpool
The Britannia Pavilion and the Colonnades at Albert Dock are historically significant 19th-century warehouses designed by J Hartley, notable for their iron and brick structure and Doric...
34 Alexandra Drive
Liverpool
Villa, 1860s, extended and altered in the 1880s and 1890s for Richard Robertson Lockett with an interior decorative scheme by S J Waring & Sons, later used as a residential college and a...
Former Liverpool Sheltering Home, 1 Sugnall Street and 2A…
Liverpool
Sheltering Home for Destitute Children, 1888-9, by C.O. Ellison, C19 Queen Anne style, incorporates house of c.1840.
Former Royal School for the Blind, Liverpool
Liverpool
Former Royal School for the Blind, 1849-51, by Arthur Hill Holme.
St Helens Quaker Meeting House
St Helens
Quaker Meeting House, converted from a former house of late C16 or early C17 date, with later alterations including a rear extension added in 1965-1966.
Merseyside through time
This timeline shows the first period of use for buildings and places on the National Heritage List for England, just one of the details recorded for every list entry. Click around to see how Merseyside changes over time.
Prehistoric Before AD 43
Prehistory covers a million years of human occupation before the Roman invasion, from hunter-gatherers of several human species, including Neanderthals, to more recent herders and farmers. It was a time of developing technologies and belief systems, involving contact with and migration from Europe, all reflected in the variety of artefact and monument types characteristic of particular prehistoric periods.
Early medieval AD 410 to AD 1066
This period, often associated in England with Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, saw a reduction in urban living from the Roman period and increased migration from northern Europe.
Traces of this period can be found in cemeteries, particularly in artefacts and in some of the very early churches, as this period also saw the growth of Christianity in Britain.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Prehistoric Before AD 43
Prehistory covers a million years of human occupation before the Roman invasion, from hunter-gatherers of several human species, including Neanderthals, to more recent herders and farmers. It was a time of developing technologies and belief systems, involving contact with and migration from Europe, all reflected in the variety of artefact and monument types characteristic of particular prehistoric periods.
Early medieval AD 410 to AD 1066
This period, often associated in England with Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, saw a reduction in urban living from the Roman period and increased migration from northern Europe.
Traces of this period can be found in cemeteries, particularly in artefacts and in some of the very early churches, as this period also saw the growth of Christianity in Britain.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Aerial photos of Merseyside
Aerial photography helps reveal secrets of England's changing landscapes that are impossible to see from the ground.
Liverpool
Liverpool Cathedral and environs, Liverpool, 1924
Liverpool
The Anglican Cathedral Church of Christ and surrounding area, Liverpool, 1963
Liverpool
The site of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral on Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, 1934
Liverpool
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, Liverpool, 1967
Bootle
The Littlewoods Building on Irlam Road and environs, Bootle, 1947
Bootle
The Littlewoods Building on Irlam Road, the ruins of St Mary's Church and environs, Bootle, 1947
Liverpool
George's Stage and the Three Graces, Liverpool, 1920
Liverpool
The Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building, Liverpool, 1997
Liverpool
St John's Garden and the city centre, Liverpool, 1924
Liverpool
St Georges Hall, St Johns Gardens and Lime Street Railway Station, Liverpool, 1980
Merseyside in the Historic England Archive
The Historic England Archive cares for over 15 million images, dating from the 1850s to the present day. Discover stunning images of Merseyside's past.
Eric de Mare
Speke, Liverpool, Liverpool
Date created: 1945 - 1980
General view of the garden at Speke Hall showing a stone head on a garden wall.
John Laing Collection
Haydock, St. Helens
Date created: May 1984
A view from beside the East Lancashire Road (A580) showing the installation of the Haydock pipeline in the background
London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company
West Kirby, Wirral
Date created: 22 Aug 1933
Figures walking towards West Kirby Swimming Baths on South Parade
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Claughton, Birkenhead, Wirral
Date created: 1900 - 1920
GENERAL VIEW SHOWING SWANS ON THE LAKE
Eric de Mare
Speke, Liverpool, Liverpool
Date created: 1945 - 1980
General view of Speke Hall in Liverpool showing the garden entrance front. It dates from between 1490 and 1612.
London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company
West Kirby, Wirral
Date created: 22 Aug 1933
Players on the bowling green in Victoria Gardens, with the putting green beyond
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Claughton, Birkenhead, Wirral
Date created: 1900 - 1913
GENERAL VIEW SHOWING THE LAKE
Eric de Mare
Speke, Liverpool, Liverpool
Date created: 1945 - 1980
Exterior view of Speke Hall in Liverpool showing part of the garden entrance front. It dates from 1490-1612.
London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company
Hoylake, Wirral
Date created: 24 Aug 1933
A view looking along the promenade running beside North Parade, showing figures on the seafront and beach
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Claughton, Birkenhead, Wirral
Date created: 1900 - 1910
GENERAL VIEW ACROSS LAKE
London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company
Hoylake, Wirral
Date created: 24 Aug 1933
People walking past the front of the Hoylake Baths on North Parade
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Claughton, Birkenhead, Wirral
Date created: 01 Jan 1900 - 23 Sep 1905
VIEW ACROSS THE LAKE WITH SWAN
Stories about heritage in your local area
Historic England publishes news, blogs, research, videos, and podcasts celebrating England's rich heritage. Discover the stories we have about Merseyside.
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Upgraded to Grade I Listed Status
Mentions Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Merseyside
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral upgraded to Grade I status for its iconic modern design and historic architectural significance.
30 New Projects Explore England’s Rural and CoastalWorking-Class Heritage
Mentions Merseyside
Funded by Historic England's Everyday Heritage grants programme, these projects will explore untold stories and celebrate the heart of our history.
Monumental Works of Giles Gilbert Scott
Mentions Anglican Cathedral Church of Christ
The Gothic revivalist architect whose 20th century works include Battersea Power Station, Bankside Power Station (now Tate Modern), Liverpool...
The 12 Pubs of Christmas
Mentions Knowsley Hall
Explore the hidden histories of listed pubs with a festive theme.
The History of Chinatowns in England
Mentions 10 and 12, Nelson Street
London's first Chinatown appeared in Limehouse in the 1880s, while Liverpool's Chinatown is home to the oldest Chinese community in Europe.
A Brief Introduction to the History of the Railway in England
Mentions Pumping Station
Discover when the first steam train was invented in England, and when the world's first public railway opened in Stockton and Darlington in 1825.
A Brief Introduction to Semi-Detached Housing
Mentions 9-15, Wood Street
Semi-detached housing is the most prevalent type of housing in England today, making up one third of the housing stock.
A History of Bradford in 10 Places
Mentions St George's Hall
Discover the history of Bradford's buildings including Cartwright Hall, Lister Mills, UNESCO site Saltaire, Bradford Cathedral and Brontë Parsonage...
The History of Brick Building in England
Mentions 45-51, Seel Street
Discover 7 examples of how brick building in England has changed over the centuries.
7 Serene Cemeteries to Visit in England
Mentions St James's Gardens (Formerly St James's Cemetery)
These graveyards can offer space for quiet reflection or a peaceful walk.
Celebrating Liverpool’s Musical Heritage: The Beatles and Beyond
Mentions The Casbah Club
Explore some of the venues that have helped to make Liverpool famous for its music over the decades.
10 Accessible Historic Places to Visit
Mentions William Brown Library and Museum, Merseyside Maritime Museum and the International Slavery Museum
Here we look at some listed places that have creatively improved their accessibility.
A Brief History of Reinforced Concrete Buildings
Mentions Royal Liver Building, Iron Railings and Stone Piers Surrounding Royal Liver Building
Reinforcing concrete made highly complex large-scale structures possible.
The History of the English Mosque
Mentions 8 Brougham Terrace, (Formerly listed as Brougham Terrace)
Discover the architectural evolution of the mosque in Britain, from the conversion of houses to contemporary expressions of mosque architecture.
Historic England Reveals its Heritage at Risk Register 2025
Mentions Merseyside
Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register 2025 gives a snapshot of the health of England’s valued historic buildings and places.
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Upgraded to Grade I Listed Status
Mentions Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Merseyside
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral upgraded to Grade I status for its iconic modern design and historic architectural significance.
30 New Projects Explore England’s Rural and CoastalWorking-Class Heritage
Mentions Merseyside
Funded by Historic England's Everyday Heritage grants programme, these projects will explore untold stories and celebrate the heart of our history.
17 Remarkable Historic Places Listed in 2024
Mentions Wallasey Central Library,
Celebrating 17 historic gems that were examined, protected and added to the National Heritage List for England in 2024.
Southend-on-Sea Civic Fountain Listed
Mentions Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King
The Civic Fountain in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, has been listed at Grade II by DCMS on the advice of Historic England.
Birkenhead’s Hidden Gem of Outsider Art "Ron’s Place" Newly Listed
Mentions 8 Silverdale Road, Oxton, Merseyside
Ron’s Place, located at 8 Silverdale Road in Birkenhead, Merseyside, has been granted Grade II listing by DCMS on the advice of Historic England.
New Funding to Uncover and Celebrate Working Class Heritage
Mentions Merseyside
Historic England's Everyday Heritage Grant programme is funding 56 new projects across the nation, telling the stories of working class heritage.
The Seafront: Exploring the Seaside's Shop Window
Mentions Merseyside
Explore the seafront heritage of England's seaside resorts, a space that is both familiar and surprising.
16 Remarkable Historic Places Listed in 2023
Mentions Former Liverpool Furnishing Company showroom
Take a closer look at the historic gems that were examined, protected and added to the National Heritage List for England in 2023.
Wallasey Town Hall Upgraded from Grade II to Grade II*
Mentions Wallasey Town Hall
Wallasey Town Hall has been upgraded from Grade II to Grade II* by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport following Historic England's advice
Liverpool Cricket Club Listed at Grade II
Mentions Merseyside
The Club's main pavilion has been listed at Grade II by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) following advice from Historic England.
Historic England Reveals its Heritage at Risk Register 2022
Mentions Merseyside
Historic England publishes its annual Heritage at Risk Register, the yearly health-check of England’s most valued historic places.
Merseyside's social history through photos
Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about their local area.
Worker's housing, Port Sunlight, Merseyside
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Children outside a half-timbered worker's housing built as part of the model village for the Tudor Company in Port Sunlight.
Worker's housing, Port Sunlight, Merseyside
Workers at Cunard Shell Works, Rimrose Road, Bootle, Merseyside
Period: World War One (1914 - 1919)
These workers were all too old, too young or medically exempt from serving in the army during World War I.
Workers at Cunard Shell Works, Rimrose Road, Bootle, Merseyside
Wilton Grange, Meols Drive, West Kirby, Merseyside
Period: Edwardian (1902 - 1913)
The house was built circa 1905.
Wilton Grange, Meols Drive, West Kirby, Merseyside
Wavertree Garden Suburb, Liverpool, Merseyside
Period: Edwardian (1902 - 1913)
These two semi-detached houses in Fieldway were built in 1913 and designed by G. L. Sutcliffe.
Wavertree Garden Suburb, Liverpool, Merseyside
Waterloo Hotel, Clayton Square, Liverpool, Merseyside
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Exterior of the Waterloo Hotel, Liverpool
Waterloo Hotel, Clayton Square, Liverpool, Merseyside
Watch Making Workshop, Prescot, Merseyside
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
This detached workshop is at the rear of houses in Grosvenor Road. It dates from the late 19th century and was used for watch making.
Watch Making Workshop, Prescot, Merseyside
Warehouse D, Albert Dock, Canning Place, Liverpool, Merseyside
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Many Victorians became rich by trading goods from all over the world.
Warehouse D, Albert Dock, Canning Place, Liverpool, Merseyside
Walton Hospital, Rice Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
West Derby was a large poor law union which surrounded the city of Liverpool.
Walton Hospital, Rice Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside
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Flaybrick Memorial Gardens, Tollemache Road, Bidston, Wirral
Flaybrick Memorial Gardens, established in 1864 and designed by Edward Kemp, is a Grade II*-listed public cemetery with distinct Anglican,...
St James Church, Upper Parliament Street, Liverpool, Merseyside
This Grade II*-listed church built in 1775 of red brick and sandstone.
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