#Liverpool OTD - 1897: New refreshment rooms opened at the Flatmens Bethel, Mann Island

Our latest community market will be open for business at the end of the month! Norris Green Market will take place on Sunday 31 Aug, 10am-4pm, in Lifestyles Ellergreen Car Park, L11 2XY. Interested in trading? – email [email protected]

The foundation stone of Christ Church, #Bootle was laid on this day 1865. Funded by James Phillips Mather of Bootle Hall, at the cost of approx. £8,000, as a memorial to his daughter.

#Liverpool OTD - 1876: At the North Western Hotel, Lime Street, a presentation is made to Mrs. Eliza Samuel Plimsoll of a silver model of the life-boat 'Samuel Plimsoll'. The model was bequeathed to his adopted daughter. liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stories/its-pl…

Training school ambition for Littlewoods Building bbc.in/4ltzDPG

Unveiled on this day 2008 - Liverpool Heroes, Chavasse Memorial, Abercromby Square

Dismantling of the original column commenced on 17th August 1965

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company’s inaugural crossing took Mona’s Isle from Douglas to Liverpool on 17th August 1830. Under the command of Captain William Gill, carrying a total of 15 saloon and 17 steerage passengers. She was sold in 1851

A nice tribute on the Queen Victoria penfold pillar-box, Abercromby Square

#Liverpool OTD - 1831: Great flood......

#Liverpool became an assize town in 1835, the first trials were held on 17th August

#OTD - 1875: First event held by the Liverpool Window Garden Association.....and a flower upon them was a rarity 🌻🌻

Robert Kirkland lived at 22 Ullet Road, he passed away on 17th Aug 1924....

#OTD - 1895: Derby Park #Bootle opens without formal ceremony

On the 17th August 1911 HMS Antrim would be stationed on the Mersey

Tuebrook....17th August 1961

#LiverpoolBorn - George Melly, the Grange/Dudley House, Aigburth - 17th Aug 1926

De Wadden was purchased by the Maritime Museum in 1984. Following restoration, the public where invited on-board on 17th August 1989. Dismantled 2024

#OTD - 1998: The ensign is raised at the new Royal Navy Headquarters, Brunswick Dock/Sefton Street