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Liverpool

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NophotosqrFrank Hornby unknown plaque in LiverpoolFrank Hornby (1863-1936) Toy manufacturer lived here
Bessie Braddock blue plaque in LiverpoolBessie Braddock Labour politician and campaigner lived here 1945-1970
Charles Reilly blue plaque in LiverpoolSir Charles Reilly Professor of Architecture lived here 1922-1925
John Brodie blue plaque in LiverpoolJohn Brodie (1858-1934) City engineer lived here
William Rathbone and Eleanor Rathbone blue plaque in LiverpoolWilliam Rathbone MP and his daughter Eleanor Rathbone MP (1872-1946) Social reformers, lived here
John Lennon blue plaque in LiverpoolJohn Lennon 1940-1980 musician and songwriter lived here 1945-1963
Ronald Ross blue plaque in LiverpoolSir Ronald Ross discoverer of the mosquito transmission of malaria worked here
Peter Ellis blue plaque in LiverpoolPeter Ellis architect lived here
NophotosqrFlorence Nightingale unknown plaque in LiverpoolFlorence Nightingale [full inscription unknown]
Black plaque № 3778 in LiverpoolC. 1257-1565 St Mary Del Quay ancient chapel demolished 1814 built here
John Foster junior and John Foster senior black plaque in LiverpoolSt Luke's Church & Gardens Built 1811-1831 Designed by John Foster senior and John Foster junior Struck by enemy fire May 1941 Remains as a memorial to those who died
Joseph Finney black plaque in LiverpoolOctagon Chapel 1763-1776 Designed by Joseph Finney Later St Catherine's Church 1776-1820 Built here
Henry Booth black plaque in LiverpoolHenry Booth 1789-1869 Founder & Director The Liverpool & Manchester Railway Company born here
NophotosqrWilliam Ralph Dean blue plaque in LiverpoolWilliam Ralph Dean. Dixie Dean the legendary Everton centre forward was the most lethal header of the ball in the history of the game. In his first full season with Everton in 1925-26 he scored 32 goals in 38 games. The pinnacle of his career was in the 1927-28 season when he scored an unpassable total of 60 league goals in 39 games.
NophotosqrWilliam Ralph Dean blue plaque in Liverpool"Dixie" Dean 1907-1980. All in all Dixie scored 377 goals for Everton in 431 appearances. Dixie also won 16 caps for England. It was fitting that Dixie passed away at his beloved Goodison Park in March 1980 minutes after the final whistle of an Everton vs Liverpool derby match.
NophotosqrFrankie Vaughan blue plaque in LiverpoolFrankie Vaughan [full inscription unknown]
Arthur Hugh Clough and Anne J. Clough green plaque in LiverpoolThe birthplace of Arthur Hugh Clough poet born 1819 and of Anne J. Clough first principal of Newnham College born 1820
David Lewis black plaque in LiverpoolThis plaque commemorates David Lewis pioneering retail merchant and public benefactor. In 1856 he founded the first of the Lewis's department stores here and with his principled genius for marketing brought affordable quality goods to the masses.
Robert Tressell blue plaque in LiverpoolRobert P Noonan born Robert Croker Dublin 18 April 1870 As Robert Tressell he wrote 'The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists' published in 1914 He died here at the Royal Infirmary 3 February 1911
Robert Tressell brass plaque in LiverpoolRobert Noonan (Tressell) author: The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists born Dublin 18 April 1870 died Liverpool Royal Infirmary 3 February 1911 of tuberculosis.
Jesse Hartley unknown plaque in LiverpoolJesse Hartley 1780-1860 Designer of Albert Dock Engineer to the Port of Liverpool 1824-1860
Fanny Louisa Calder brown plaque in LiverpoolFanny Louisa Calder (1838-1923) Pioneer of Domestic science teaching, lived here.
Brown plaque № 7863 in LiverpoolJosephine Butler (1828-1906) Moral crusader, brought outcast women to a house on this site.
Red plaque № 7860 in LiverpoolLiverpool Overhead Railway 1893-1956 Engineers Sir Douglas Fox & J.M. Greathead
Black plaque № 7861 in LiverpoolThis building was formerly the Arnold Dyson gymnasium The first british professional Mr. Universe and world's strongest man 11th July 1953
Blue plaque № 7864 in LiverpoolMartins Bank Building 1927-32 Herbert J. Rowse, architect Sculpture by H. Tyson Smith
Blue plaque № 7865 in LiverpoolChurch of Our Lady and St. Nicholas Established as Chapel of Ease to St. Mary Walton on this site 14th century Tower 1811-1815 Thomas Harrison, architect Body of church 1949-1952 Edward C. Butler, architect replacing structure of 1774 destroyed by bombing 1940
Blue plaque № 7866 in LiverpoolGeorge's Dock Ventilation Station 1931 Herbert J. Rowse, architect Sculpture executed by Edmund C. Thompson assisted by George T. Capstick
Blue plaque № 7867 in LiverpoolSite of Liverpool's first Town Hall c. 1525-1673
Blue plaque № 7868 in LiverpoolLiverpool and London and Globe Insurance Building Built 1856 C. R. Cockerell, architect
Black plaque № 7869 in LiverpoolLaid out c1207 Dale Street One of the original seven streets formerly Dele Street Led to the Dell through which the stream ran towards the pool
Blue plaque № 7870 in LiverpoolSite of First India Buildings Erected 1833-34 for George Holt merchant Named to commemorate ending of East India Company monopoly Head office of Ocean Steamship Company (The Blue Funnel Line) founded 1865 by Alfred and Philip Holt
Black plaque № 7871 in LiverpoolBuilt 1923-1937 India Buildings Designed by A. Thornely & H. J. Rowse Home of the Alfred Holt & Co Shipping Line The site of the first India Buildings built 1837-1839
Green plaque № 7872 in LiverpoolSanctuary Stone situated 30 feet east is one of two stones originally marking the precincts of the old Liverpool Fairs
Alfred Rodewald blue plaque in LiverpoolIn memory of Alfred Rodewald born Liverpool 28 January 1862 Died here 9 November 1903 Cotton merchant and highly respected musician, founder and conductor, Liverpool Orchestral Society. Close friend of Hans Richter (conductor) and of Elgar, who dedicated his Pomp and Circumstance March No1 to him and his orchestra; it had its first performance 19 October 1901 Plaque unveiled by John McCabe honorary president, Rodewald Concert Society 15 November 2008
Nicholas Monsarrat grey plaque in LiverpoolNicholas Monsarrat FRSL Born here 22 March 1910 Died London 8 August 1979 Liet. Commander RNVR in the Battle of the Altlantic; famous seafaring son of Liverpool and author of The Cruel Sea, numerous other novels, short stories and a play Plaque unveiled by Ann Monsarrat 4 May 2003
Stone plaque № 7875 in LiverpoolIn May 1940 when this country was threatened with invasion part of the nations gold reserve was brought from London and lowered through the hatch for safe keeping in the vaults of Martins Bank
Green plaque № 7878 in LiverpoolThis plaque was presented to the City of Liverpool by the City of Bath in May 1954 to mark the bicentenary of John Wood of Bath The architect of this Town Hall erected 1748-1755
Grey plaque № 7879 in LiverpoolHenry Rees (1798-1869) Arweindd ac efengylydd, First Minister of Chatham Street C.M. Chapel in this building 1861-1949. This plaque was donated by Liverpool Welsh Presbytery.
Charles Dickens brown plaque in LiverpoolProlific journalist, novelist and, for one day in 1860 Liverpool police constable Charles Dickens born Portsea 1812 died Gad's Hill, Kent 1870 Liverpool lies in my heart second only to London so wrote Dickens, whose first visit was in 1838. From 1842 until 1869, he was a frequent visitor, giving readings from his novels, usually to large audiences at St George's Hall, also at the former Masque Theatre, Duke Street. In 1860 he was sworn in as a constable for 'research purposes'
Black plaque № 7884 in LiverpoolLaid out by 1257 Chapel Street One of the original seven streets Named after the Chapel of St Mary Del Quay Demolished 1814
George Stephenson black plaque in Liverpool1781-1848 George Stephenson Chief Engineer Liverpool & Manchester Railway lived here
Black plaque № 7886 in LiverpoolLaid out c1207 High Street One of the original seven streets Formerly Joggler (Juggler) Street Site of weekly market & annual fairs Here its Northern end was marked by the white cross
John Foster junior black plaque in LiverpoolC. 1786-1846 John Foster Junior Architect & corporation surveyor lived here
Lytton Strachey black plaque in Liverpool1880-1932 Lytton Strachey Biographer, historian & member of the Bloomsbury Group lived here
Liverpool Mechanics' Institution, A. H. Holme, and Charles Dickens black plaque in Liverpool1835-1837 Liverpool Mechanics' Institution Designed by A. H. Holme Charles Dickens gave readings here
Black plaque № 7891 in LiverpoolBuilt 1857 Liverpool New Hebrew Congregation Synagogue Designed by T. Wylie closed 1937 built here
Black plaque № 7892 in LiverpoolBuilt 1939 Philharmonic Hall Designed by Herbert J. Rowse Built on site of Philharmonic Hall 1846-1849 Designed by J. Cunningham Destroyed by fire 1933
William Roscoe black plaque in LiverpoolBuilt C. 1783-1784 35 Rodney Street First house to be erected on Rodney Street on a site leased by William Roscoe
William Roscoe black plaque in LiverpoolFounded 1836 Liverpool Medical Institution Designed by Clarke Rampling William Roscoe, poet & slavery abolitionist born here 1753
Castle of Liverpool black plaque in LiverpoolOn this site formerly stood The Castle of Liverpool
C. Thurston Holland black plaque in Liverpool1863-1941 Mr C. Thurston Holland C.H.M. F.R.C.S. L.L.D. Pioneer of radiology worked & lived here
Black plaque № 7893 in LiverpoolBuilt 1898-1900 Philharmonic Hotel Designed by Walter Thomas Decorative work by Liverpool University School of Applied Art Gates by H. Bloomfield Bare
Black plaque № 7894 in LiverpoolThe Philharmonic by virtue of its architectural interest merits the title A Tetley Heritage Inn Further details may be found within
Black plaque № 7897 in LiverpoolAlbert Dock Built 1841-1846 Opened by HRH The Prince Consort 30th July 1846 Restored 1983-1988 Re-opened by HRH The Prince of Wales 24th May 1988
Seel Street Synagogue bronze plaque in Liverpool1807-1874 On this site stood Seel Street Synagogue Liverpool's first purpose-built centre of Hebrew worship For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples Isaiah 56:7
Liverpool School for the Blind and A. H. Holme black plaque in LiverpoolBuilt 1850-1851 Liverpool School for the Blind Designed by A. H. Holme First school of its kind in Britain, founded 1791
Black plaque № 7900 in LiverpoolBuilt 1816 St Philip's Church Erected by John Cragg from designs by Thomas Rickman Closed 1882
Black plaque № 7901 in LiverpoolBuilt 1838-1840 Castle Moat House Designed by Edward Corbett Former North & South Wales Bank
Black plaque № 7902 in LiverpoolLaid out c1235 Castle Street One of the original seven streets Led to Liverpool Castle Demolished 1726 The site now occupied by Derby Square & Victoria Monument
Joseph Blanco White black plaque in Liverpool1775-1841 Joseph Blanco White Spanish writer & political exile buried near here
Black plaque № 7905 in LiverpoolBuilt 1837-1839 Queen Insurance Building Designed by Samuel Rowland for the Royal Bank
Banastre Tarleton black plaque in Liverpool1754-1833 Sir Banastre Tarleton MP Major General born here
Black plaque № 7907 in LiverpoolLaid out c1207 Water Street One of the original seven streets Formerly Bonk (Bank) Street Led to the original bank of the River Mersey
Black plaque № 7908 in LiverpoolLaid out c1207 Water Street One of the original seven streets Formerly Bonk (Bank) Street Here its Western end met the bank of the River Mersey
Black plaque № 7909 in LiverpoolBuilt 1908 Tower Building Designed by W. Aubrey Thomas Site of Tower C. 1406 Fortified by Sir John Stanley
Black plaque № 7910 in LiverpoolBuilt 1920 West Africa House Designed by Briggs, Wolstenholme & Thornely Former Bank of British West Africa
Black plaque № 7912 in LiverpoolLaid out c1207 High Street One of the original seven streets Formerly Joggler (Juggler) Street Site of weekly market & annual fairs Here its Southern end was marked by the high cross
NophotosqrAlan Durband blue plaque in LiverpoolAlan Durband 1927-1993 co-founder of the Merseyside Everyman Theatre, teacher, author and tireless promoter of new writing
Blue plaque № 7916 in LiverpoolQueensway Tunnel. Engineer in chief Sir Basil Mott. Worlds largest underwater road tunnel constructed 1926-1934
Black plaque № 7917 in LiverpoolBuilt 1800-1802 Lyceum Built to house the first gentlemen's subscription library in England Established 1757 Closed 1942
Black plaque № 7918 in LiverpoolBuilt 1800-1802 Lyceum Liverpool library & news room Designed by Thomas Harrison
Blue plaque № 7919 in LiverpoolThe Athanaeum Founded in 1797 to facilitate access to information and knowledge. A time-honoured Institution, many of whose members have made significant contributions to life in this City and beyond. Moved from Church Street to these premises in 1928.
Black plaque № 7920 in LiverpoolRegistered under Toleration Act 1689 Castle Hey Chapel From whose congregation Ullet Road Unitarian Church was founded Built here
Stone plaque № 7921 in LiverpoolDuring the Battle of the Atlantic in the Second World War Combined Headquarters Western Approaches was situated in this building 1941-1945
Black plaque № 7923 in LiverpoolOpened 1867 Compton House Designed by Thomas Haigh & Co One of the earliest purpose built department stores in Europe
Black plaque № 7924 in LiverpoolOpened 1808 Corn Exchange Designed by John Foster Junior The first in England Rebuilt 1953-1959
Black plaque № 7925 in LiverpoolBuilt 1815-1816 Wellington Rooms Designed by Edmund Aikin Former Assembly Rooms
Green plaque № 7926 in LiverpoolCoinnigh cuimhne ar an Gorta Mór Ba ar an suíomh seo bhi teach na mbocht, áit ina bhfuair teifigh Éireannacha dídean i rith an Ghorta Mhóir 1845-52. On this site stood the workhouse which provided shelter for destitute Irish migrants in the years of the Great Famine 1845-52. Remember the Great Famine.
Green plaque № 7927 in LiverpoolCoinnigh cuimhne ar an Gorta Mór Ba sa tsráid seo thug Paróiste Learpholl bia do na mílte teifeach Éireannach sa Gheimhreadh 1846-7. In this street the Parish of Liverpool gave food to many thousands of destitute Irish migrants in the Winter of 1846-7. Remember the Great Famine
Stone plaque № 7930 in LiverpoolR. F. Bisson "Biss" 1910-1987 Artist & critic Associated with this building for over fifty years
Stone plaque № 7931 in LiverpoolIn memory of William Ernest Corlett whose generous gift in 1927 ensured the preservation of this building
Charles Robert Cockerell bronze plaque in LiverpoolThis branch of the Bank of England was built 1846-1848 to the design of Charles Robert Cockerell RA
Black plaque № 7933 in Liverpool1896-1902 Ullet Road Unitarian Church Designed by Thomas & Percy Worthington
Black plaque № 7934 in Liverpool1882-1885 Turner Nursing Home Designed by Alfred Waterhouse in memory of Charles Turner MP
Gerard Manley Hopkins black plaque in Liverpool1844-1889 Gerard Manley Hopkins S.J. Poet served as a priest here 1879-1881
NophotosqrThe Beatles unknown plaque in LiverpoolCasbah Coffee Club birthplace of The Beatles established 29th August 1959
James Currie black plaque in Liverpool1756-1805 Dr James Currie humanitarian & first biographer of Robert Burns lived here
Black plaque № 7943 in LiverpoolBuilt 1859 Hargreaves Building Designed by J. A. Picton for Sir William Brown
Bronze plaque № 7945 in LiverpoolJohn Pearson Born 1824 Died 1887 Chairman of The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, Mayor of Liverpool 1871-2 High Sherrif of Lancashire 1875-6 Erected by his friends
Black plaque № 7946 in LiverpoolLaid out c1207 Old Hall Street One of the original seven streets Formerly Milne (Mill) Street Moore Hall was built in the C13 but known as Old Hall after the Moore family moved to Bank hall, Kirkdale in the C14 Old Hall demolished c1820
Black plaque № 7955 in LiverpoolBuilt 1907 Orleans House Designed by Matear & Simon An important cotton trading centre
Black plaque № 7956 in LiverpoolBuilt 1885-1886 Prudential Assurance Building Designed by Alfred Waterhouse
Black plaque № 7957 in Liverpool1810-1853 Saracen's Head Liverpool's most famous coaching inn built here
William Ewart black plaque in Liverpool1798-1869 William Ewart MP Pioneer of public libraries born nearby
Black plaque № 7966 in LiverpoolBuilt 1896-1898 Albion House Designed by Richard Norman Shaw White Star Line offices
Black plaque № 7967 in LiverpoolFounded 1869 The Oceanic Navigation Company Founded by T. H. Ismay
Stone plaque № 7968 in LiverpoolOriel Chambers 1864 Peter Ellis architect Pioneer in the use of prefabricated structural units in cast iron
Stone plaque № 7969 in LiverpoolOriel Chambers 1960 David Brock architect War damaged in May 1941 Reinstated by Melville Curlender
Black plaque № 7970 in LiverpoolBuilt by Joseph Clegg Mayor of Liverpool 1748 Synagogue Court Here stood Liverpool's first synagogue & burial ground c.1750 "Let them make for me a sanctuary and I will dwell among them" Exodus 25:8

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