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Faience tiled staircase PLA01_02_122
Filename: PLA01_02_0122.jpg
Size: 1920 x 2560 (3.7MB)
Date: 30th September 2022
Source: Historic England
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Faience tiled staircase PLA01_02_122
Liverpool City Council, Wavertree One Stop Shop, Picton Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside. A staircase in the entrance hall of the former Picton Road Baths, Wavertree, showing specially made Pilkington faience tiling on the walls and pilaster.
The Picton Road Baths were opened in May 1906. The building was designed by Borough Engineer W R Court and built at a cost of £ 24, 000. Internally, glazed tiling and faience work were supplied by the Pilkington Tile & Pottery Company of Clifton, Lancashire. The swimming pools were closed in 1994 and the entrance block was later converted into a One Stop Shop for Liverpool City Council. Known as Wavertree One Stop Shop, it opened in 2005 and closed in around 2020. The building is Grade II Listed
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20th Century Edwardian Government Office Green Indoor Swimming Pool Merseyside Sport And Recreation Sporting Sports Sports Heritage Staircase Tiling Aqua Glazed Liver Bird Liverpool City Mint Teal Tiled
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This print showcases the exquisite faience tiled staircase located in the entrance hall of the former Picton Road Baths in Wavertree, Liverpool. The walls and pilasters are adorned with specially made Pilkington faience tiling, displaying a stunning combination of green, mint, aqua, teal, and turquoise hues. The Picton Road Baths were an architectural marvel when they opened their doors in May 1906. Designed by Borough Engineer W R Court at a cost of £24,000, this grand building boasted impressive features both inside and out. Internally, the Pilkington Tile & Pottery Company from Clifton supplied glazed tiling and faience work that added to its splendor. Originally serving as a popular swimming facility until its closure in 1994, this historic structure underwent transformation to become the Wavertree One Stop Shop for Liverpool City Council. Opening its doors in 2005 but sadly closing around 2020, it provided government services within these remarkable surroundings. Designated as a Grade II Listed building due to its architectural significance and historical value to Liverpool's sports heritage scene; it stands as a testament to Edwardian craftsmanship. Notably featured on the walls is the iconic liver bird - emblematic of the city itself. This print captures not only an extraordinary piece of tiled artistry but also preserves memories of sport and recreation enjoyed within these walls throughout history.
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