St James Cemetary Tunnel

Hi Rob,

I enjoy the Liverpool History Society Questions Blog because of the diverse range of questions you get and often provide the answer I note.  You recently gave an answer to a question on the Oratory, but I would like to know what the bricked up tunnel in the cemetary was use for.

Best wishes

Martin

Public Access Tunnel

Quarrymen`s Tunnel

Hearse Tunnel

Web Link http://www.undergroundliverpool.co.uk/#/st-james-cemetery/4532725585

The Oratory at Liverpool Cathedral

Hallo,

on a recent visit to Liverpool I enjoyed a tour of Liverpool Cathedral and noticed a classical building near the entrance.  I think it is call "The Oratory".  I would like to know more about this building, but could not find it in my guide book.  Can you please help?

Gunter

Berlin
Germany

 

Huskisson Memorial

Tracey Emin Sculpture

 "Roman Standard bird"

Islington Row

Dear Sir,

I am researching my family hitory and have found my great Grand Parents originated from Liverpool.  They are listed as living in Islington Row, Liverpool around 1856.  I cannot find the street on any old maps of the city and hope you are able to help.

Yours

Cynthia Cowell
Long Beach.
Cal
USA

William Champs

Hello,

I am reearchng the life of Mr Champs do you know if he has any connections with Liverpool?

Dave

Martins Bank

Dear Sir,

Do you know where Martins Bank in Liverpool City centre is?  I have searched local maps but I am unable to locate the building and suspect it may no longer be around.

Sincerely

Peter Faulk

Wallsend

During the Second World War, a large part of Britain's gold reserve was stored in the Liverpool branch of Martins Bank. 

Everton Beacon

Hello,

do you know if the Everton Beacon was a stucture or building.

John Temple
Kingston
Surrey

Everton Beacon (c1220) consisted of a rectangular tower of three storeys.

It was blown down in a storm in 1803. The site is now occupied by St George's Church.

Botanic Gardens Wavertree

Hello Liverpool History Society,

I am trying to locate the site of Liverpool Botanic Gardens in Wavertree, can you please provide any information on the location.

Best wishes

Jessica

 

 

Last duel fought in Liverpool

Dear Liverpool History Society,

Do you know when the last duel was fought in Liverpool and the outcome.

Regards

Mr L Sherpe

  Dingle Glen near to where the last duel in the Dingle was carried out.

High Rip Gang and the Tithebarn Street Outrage

Hello ,

can you help me find any information about the notoroius Liverpool gang, called the High Rip Gang..

Sincerely

Peter

Liverpool Pastor George Wise

Hello,

I am looking for information relating to George Wise who preached in Liverpool in the 19th century.  There does not appear to be much information relating to the gentleman or his lifes work. Can you help.

John Hyde-Lloyd
Swansea

Alan Hanckel

Dear Rob of  Liverpool History Society,

I am researching a fellow American, Alan Hanckel who died in Liverpool at the turn of the 1900`s.  I am particularly interested in the location of his grave.  I would be grateful for any assistance you may be able to provide.

Best wishes

Louise

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Grave of  Alan Hanckel in need of repair

An employee of Fraser Trenholm originally from South Carolina. Hanckel acted as a representative of James Bulloch on occasions when Bulloch was unavailable. He was onboard the Trent during the boarding and witnessed the events that took place. Hanckel carried papers for the South to England, including the papers the diplomats were carrying on the Trent.

. Hanckel was used as a nominal owner of ships including the Bermuda, which carried a huge amount of war supplies to the South.

Photographic images of Bessie Braddock

Dear Sir/Madam,

I’m currently working on a BBC production relating to the history of Liverpool. I’m looking for photographic images of Bessie Braddock that we would be able to use in the programme and was wondering if you  have anything of her in your collection?

Warm regards,

Sian Cilia

Researcher, 'Heir Hunters'