Liverpool's first history book.

[TonyS]

Hi,

I've just started a new website about Liverpool's history, covering the period 1770 to 1870. - http://www.leverpoole.co.uk/

Currently online: Liverpool's first history book, written by William Enfield and published in 1773. This contains a map of the area around Liverpool drawn up in 1768, and views of public buildings including the infirmary, churches etc.

I've attached a section of the map, covering the city centre.


Coming soon:
Herdmans Pictorial Relics, published in 1856.
Fisher's Lancashire Illustrated, published in 1830.
List of Liverpool streets in 1871.


Thanks,

Tony

[ChrisGeorge]

Hi,

I've just started a new website about Liverpool's history, covering the period 1770 to 1870. - http://www.leverpoole.co.uk/

Currently online: Liverpool's first history book, written by William Enfield and published in 1773. This contains a map of the area around Liverpool drawn up in 1768, and views of public buildings including the infirmary, churches etc.

I've attached a section of the map, covering the city centre.


Coming soon:
Herdmans Pictorial Relics, published in 1856.
Fisher's Lancashire Illustrated, published in 1830.
List of Liverpool streets in 1871.


Thanks,

Tony


Great to learn about your site, Tony. I will be visiting to check it out.

Thanks

Chris

[chippie]

I,ve put it on my favourites Tony, thanks mate

[Ernie]

I have just been reading about St George"s church, i was christend there
and grew up in Orient street. The picture of the church 1773 shows a
steeple, i wonder if todays church is the same one, minus the steeple, doe"s
anyone know.

[PhilipG]

I have just been reading about St George"s church, i was christend there
and grew up in Orient street. The picture of the church 1773 shows a
steeple, i wonder if todays church is the same one, minus the steeple, doe"s
anyone know.

No, it's not the same one.
There were at least 2 St George's Churches.
Everton, opened 1814.
The one with the steeple was in Derby Square, and was opened in 1734 on the site of the Castle.
The Victoria Monument is on the site.

[lindylou]

Hello Tony, I'll take a look at the web-site. Thanks for posting. :)

[knowhowe]

I own a copy of Enfield's book, in remarkably good nick, dated 1774. A fascinating read. Especially interesting is the data on the huge numbers of slave ships operating out of the port at this time- the author deals with the 'Africa Trade' as something to be proud of, along with other commerial enterprises, imports/exports etc.

[hmtmaj]

Great website Tony, Martin:PDT_Piratz_26:

[Chris48]

Another great resource for us.