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Etruria, Landing Stage, Pierhead, Liverpool OP00578
A large group of people converge towards the steam ship, SS Etruria, on the Landing Stage, Pierhead, Liverpool. Photograph by W and Company Limited. Date range: 1890-1910. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 13807675
Filename: op00578.jpg
Size: 5012 x 3493 (8.0MB)
Date: 1st September 2017
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Boat Edwardian Maritime Ship Victorian
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This photo print, captured by W and Company Limited, takes us back in time to the bustling Pierhead in Liverpool during the late 19th or early 20th century. The image showcases a magnificent steam ship named SS Etruria, moored at the Landing Stage, while a large group of people eagerly converge towards it. The scene exudes an air of excitement and anticipation as passengers prepare to embark on their maritime journey aboard this grand vessel. The boat stands tall and majestic against the backdrop of Liverpool's iconic waterfront architecture, symbolizing an era when ships were not just modes of transportation but also symbols of progress and adventure. The photograph perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Edwardian elegance with its well-dressed crowd comprising men in top hats and women adorned in fashionable Victorian attire. It is a snapshot frozen in time that offers glimpses into social customs and fashion trends prevalent during that period. As we gaze upon this historical gem, we are reminded of Liverpool's rich maritime heritage as one of Britain's busiest ports. This image serves as a testament to the city's pivotal role in connecting nations through trade and travel. Woven within this single frame lies stories waiting to be unraveled – tales of voyages embarked upon, reunions celebrated, farewells bid adieu – all etched forever within the collective memory preserved by Historic England for generations to come.
