Lost Liverpool Buildings Top 5

[AK1]

It is shocking to see how many of Liverpool's great buildings where lost in WW2 or pointlesly demolished. We can only imagine what Liverpool would have been like if none of this took place. This is why we must cherish what we still have and protect it at all costs.
Too much character has already been lost, we can't afford to lose anymore.

[PhilipG]

What was lost in the War was only a drop in the ocean compared to what has been demolished since.
Once you leave the city centre, just look around and imagine that wherever you are would have once been completely covered with buildings.

[AK1]

What was lost in the War was only a drop in the ocean compared to what has been demolished since.
Once you leave the city centre, just look around and imagine that wherever you are would have once been completely covered with buildings.

The 60's and 70's where a particularly bad time for demolitions. One example is the site in front of the grosvenor casino on West Derby road. This used to be the site of a fantastic looking church which was demolished in the 70's. I'm not quite sure why it was demolished. I think it's bell is housed somewhere in Birkenhead.

[PhilipG]

The 60's and 70's where a particularly bad time for demolitions. One example is the site in front of the grosvenor casino on West Derby road. This used to be the site of a fantastic looking church which was demolished in the 70's. I'm not quite sure why it was demolished. I think it's bell is housed somewhere in Birkenhead.

That was Emmanuel.
It has been mentioned.
The reason given was 'road-widening' which never reached that part of West Derby Road.

[AK1]

That was Emmanuel.
It has been mentioned.
The reason given was 'road-widening' which never reached that part of West Derby Road.

How they ever got away with that is shocking, especially with such a great building.

[steveb]

Indeed tis sad that many great Liverpool buildings are being left to decay
or be demolished.... When you look back at all the hospitals, such as
Bootle Hospital, David Lewis Northern, Royal Souhern, St Pauls and many
more that all went when the Royal Liverpool opened in 1978 it is a shame
yet RLUH will meet the same fate in a few years when it is replaced, that is one horrible building, and they knocked down the Majestic cinema to make
a car park....

[wallasey]

Many fine buildings have been lost in the city over the years; The Law Courts and Chavesse Park occupy the site of a few examples such as Benns Gardens. Anyone remember them?

I am trying to think of some lost gems out in the suburbs; anyone got any memories?

Birkenhead has lost a great deal of quality buildings; it is a mere shadow of its former self. Certainly not as vibrant as it used to be anyway.

[wsteve55]

It is shocking to see how many of Liverpool's great buildings where lost in WW2 or pointlesly demolished. We can only imagine what Liverpool would have been like if none of this took place. This is why we must cherish what we still have and protect it at all costs.
Too much character has already been lost, we can't afford to lose anymore.

Hi AK1,
did you see my post on municipal buildings? an example of what seemed like, a perfectly useful building being demolished,and the site left unused!(though a carpark might have it's merits!)

[PhilipG]

Hi AK1,
did you see my post on municipal buildings? an example of what seemed like, a perfectly useful building being demolished,and the site left unused!(though a carpark might have it's merits!)

The building behind the Municipal Buildings received a direct hit during the war which resulted in its demolition.
The site has become notorious because it's only been used as a car park since the war.

[wsteve55]

The building behind the Municipal Buildings received a direct hit during the war which resulted in its demolition.
The site has become notorious because it's only been used as a car park since the war.

This photo was taken in 1948,during demolition, and at least appears to show that it could have been renovated, but unfortunately,like the customs house, it was in Liverpool!!!

[Ross08]

The cinemas were the biggest loss that we ever suffered - and not just in this area - all over the country.

In response to Wallasey's post - Birkenhead is in fact a shadow of its former self. I'd love to have seen some of the Birkenhead cinemas in use, particularly the Carlton in Borough Road and the one that used to stand next to where Argos is now on Conway St. (I can't think of the name at the moment and It'd take me forever to find my book).

[PhilipG]

It was the Plaza that was in Borough Road.
The other one you're thinking of sounds like the Ritz in Conway Street. (Sorry, but I don't know where Argos is).
I've got photos of both - I'll post them in the Wirral thread.

[Jericho]

I still haven't recovered from the loss of the Mayfair cinema, Toxteth Congregational Church, and Little Sisters of the Poor convent on Aigburth Road and I never will - especially when I see what is there now

[PhilipG]

And the Hamlet Church.
When you stop and think, it's surprising how much has gone, not just from Aigburth Road, but practically everywhere.

[ChrisGeorge]

And the Hamlet Church.
When you stop and think, it's surprising how much has gone, not just from Aigburth Road, but practically everywhere.

Hi Philip

I find it very depressing. From my recent visit to Liverpool, and to see how whole neighborhoods have been swept away. I was just looking at some of the photos of the demolition of the Garston Hotel and I just don't see what would justify the removal of a building like that. You demolish a building that has some style and elegance and you replace it with what. . . ??? What about heritage and continuity, sense of place and self-worth? I don't understand the reasoning.

Chris