The Royal Institution building, Colquitt Street, Liverpool
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The Royal Institution building, Colquitt Street, Liverpool
Image: © John S Turner Taken: 6 Jan 2011
The Liverpool Institution was established in 1814 for ‘the Promotion of Literature, Science and the Arts’. The like-minded merchants and professional men purchased a house and warehouse from Thomas Parr, a merchant who traded with Africa. The converted building was officially opened in 1817, and the institution was granted a royal charter in 1821. The name 'ROYAL INSTITUION.', complete with full stop, is cut into the portico. Apparently the building is now used for student accommodation http://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-359224-57-liverpool See also Image
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Image Location
Latitude
53.401373
Longitude
-2.977891