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Liver Bird PLA01_02_121
Filename: PLA01_02_0121.jpg
Size: 1920 x 2560 (3.9MB)
Date: 30th September 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: © His toric England Archive.s im
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: His toric England (Played in Coll
Owner URL: https ://images .his toricenglands ervices .org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
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Liver Bird PLA01_02_121
Liverpool City Council, Wavertree One Stop Shop, Picton Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside. A specially commissioned piece of Pilkington faience work depicting a liver bird, the symbol of Liverpool, in the entrance hall of the former Picton Road Baths, Wavertree.
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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Media ID 26397972
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20th Century Faience Government Office Green Indoor Swimming Pool Merseyside Sport And Recreation Sporting Sports Sports Heritage Tiling Aqua Glazed Liver Bird Liverpool City Mint Teal Tiled
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a remarkable piece of Liverpool's history and cultural significance. The image captures the Liver Bird, an iconic symbol of the city, beautifully depicted in Pilkington faience work. This exquisite artwork is prominently displayed in the entrance hall of the former Picton Road Baths in Wavertree. The Picton Road Baths, designed by Borough Engineer W R Court and opened in 1906 at a cost of £24,000, served as a hub for recreational activities for nearly a century. The interior boasted stunning glazed tiling and faience work supplied by the renowned Pilkington Tile & Pottery Company. Although the swimming pools closed their doors to visitors in 1994, this historic building found new life as the Wavertree One Stop Shop for Liverpool City Council. Opening its doors in 2005 until its closure around 2020, it provided essential government services to local residents. Designated as Grade II Listed due to its architectural importance, this structure stands as a testament to Liverpool's sporting heritage and civic pride. The vibrant green hues of mint, aqua, teal, and turquoise that adorn both the liver bird artwork and tiled surroundings create an atmosphere that exudes elegance and charm. Through this photograph captured by s imon Inglis from Historic England's collection, we are transported back in time to appreciate not only Liverpool's rich history but also its enduring symbols that continue to shape its identity today.
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