Wednesday 20 July 2011

The Liver Sketching Club






I am writing the history of The Liver Sketching Club which has been active in Liverpool since 1872.
If anyone has information about the club or its members, I would be very interested - but my question is:
The club moved into the city centre from Everton in the late 1870s and occupied premises on the top floor of a fruit warehouse in Williamson Street, Liverpoool until it moved to Clayton Square in 1880.  
Does anyone know of the existence of a fruit merchant's business in Williamson Street around 1879 to enable me to identify the address?
I would be pleased to acknowledge anyone who provides information in the final draft.
My email address is davidartshe(AT)yahoo.co.uk
Many thanks.
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4 comments:

  1. Liverpool HistoryJuly 20, 2011 1:49 am

    Dear David,

    there were a number of warehouses in Williamson Street (please see the listing from Kelly's Directory for 1885). Numbers 18 to 26 looks suitable as it is listed as a wholesale provision dealer.

    Regards

    Rob Ainsworth

    Web Administrator
    Liverpool History Society

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  2. Liverpool HistoryJuly 20, 2011 7:23 pm

    Rob,

    Without wishing to impose on your kindness, do you have any idea which building was called Cuthbert's Building in Clayton Square around 1890?

    Thanks.

    David

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  3. Liverpool HistoryJuly 20, 2011 7:29 pm

    David,

    Cuthbert's Building was in 14 Clayton Square.

    Regards

    Rob Ainsworth

    Web Administrator
    Liverpool History Society

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  4. Liverpool HistoryJuly 23, 2011 6:58 pm

    Rob,

    An update on the Liver Sketching Club and the Williamson Street premises:

    After going through many more old documents, I have found a reference to the club being at 22 Williamson Street around 1879. So you were correct in thinking it was probably numbers 18 to 26.

    Thanks again.

    David

    David Brown

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