Liverpool Cathedral
Liverpool Cathedral. St James’ Mount.
"In July, 1904, the foundation-stone of Liverpool Cathedral was laid on St. Jameft Mount, 166 ft. above the Mersey. This building, designed by Mr. G. Gilbert Scott, will when complete excel every other English cathedral in length (584 ft.), area (90,000 sq. ft.), and height both of nave (116 ft.) and of towers (260 ft.). The Lady Chapel is expected to be opened in 1910, and the choir also is approaching completion".-- Baedeker
Grade I listed building. List entry Number: 1361681.
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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more 
