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"History of Liverpool and its influence on the World, told in the atmospheric setting of a Victorian Cemetery"
Be amazed on this unmissable and essential tour as you hear about Liverpool – the second city of the Empire and the influence it had on the rest of the World.
Hear how the murder of an American sea captain caused a diplomatic incident at a time before the American Civil War.
Explore a Late Georgian / Victorian Cemetery in a light-hearted tour as you learn about the social history of Liverpool and the lives of some of the leading industrialists and forward-thinkers of the time.
Liverpool expanded rapidly during the late Georgian and Victorian period. The wealthy began moving away from the overcrowded river front and were living in grand Georgian terraces. Interspersed with these grand houses were court dwellings (or slum housing) fitted into any available space. These were the early examples of social housing.
With many of the church graveyards full and no nearby cemetery the need arose for a new one.
A disused and depleted stone quarry became a great leveller where the rich and poor from this expanding Liverpool population were buried alongside each other.
During your visit you will hear about the social history of Liverpool and the people (rich and poor) who lived during this time. The visit is enhanced by the opportunity to produce your very own works of art with wax rubbings taken directly from the stone monuments and memorials.
A light-hearted and informative tour exploring the lives of people who developed Liverpool on the world stage.
An optional fun activity producing your own unique works of art from wax rubbings of stone monuments and memorials.
Q & A session to help you get the best out of your visit to Liverpool and an opportunity to talk with a local.
A "Hands On" session where you get to see close-up a number of historic items from Liverpool's social history.
The tour takes place in a Victorian Cemetery where the ground can be uneven. There is a steep path to take when entering the cemetery. In wet weather the ground can become very muddy and there is little shelter so appropriate clothing should be worn. Some wheelchair users might find difficulty depending on the type of wheels they have on their wheelchair. Assistance might be required for some parts of the tour.
The meeting point for the tour is by the Oratory (Greek Temple building) just off Upper Duke Street before the entrance to the Anglican Cathedral.
Tour begins of St James Cemetery and lasts for approximately two hours.
The meeting point for the tour is by the Oratory (Greek Temple building) just off Upper Duke Street before the entrance to the Anglican Cathedral.
Tour begins of St James Cemetery and lasts for approximately two hours.
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Trains on the National Rail Network arrive at Liverpool Lime Street Station. There is also a local train network called Merseyrail that travels to / from Central Station. You would then be able to obtain detailed directions using the search facility above.
There are two main bus terminals in Liverpool. There is the Central Bus Station at Canning Place, Liverpool 1. There is also another terminus at Queens Square by St George's Hall. There is an extensive bus network throughout Liverpool and the 82 bus from the Central Bus Station will travel through the city centre.
Black cabs are available all over the city and can be flagged at the roadside. You can tell the taxi driver the name of your destination and they will be able to take you there. Their knowledge of streets and venues (especially in the city centre) is extensive and you should not have any difficulty.
