History and Local History

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The life’s work of Liverpool architect John Foster, Junior has generally been overlooked, in part because so few of his magnificent civic projects survive in the contemporary environment; but also because in their studied utility, these projects were considered by critics to be more functional than artistic. This of course, is total nonsense. The Oratory at St. James Mount (1829) may just be one of the greatest reinterpretations of Greek Revival architecture anywhere in Europe. The Custom House, a local landmark bigger than St. George’s Hall, stood watch over Liverpool’s dockland for generations until WWII. Designed to appeal to anyone with an interest in Liverpool history, art, sculpture, social history and town planning, this session includes a city walk to finish.

Number of Meetings

1

Course Leader

Dr Lee Kendall

CRN 28164/HIST000

Course Fees

Course Fee: Standard Fee: £55