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Liverpool Pierhead 1964 EAW133857
Filename: afl03_aerofilms_a133857.jpg
Size: 4362 x 4338 (8.6MB)
Date: 17th July 2009
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive Aerofilms C
Source: English Heritage Images
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Liverpool Pierhead 1964 EAW133857
PIER HEAD, Liverpool. Aerial photograph of the Princes Dock and Princes Landing Stage, with the Three Graces beyond in July 1964. This Landing Stage, adjoining Princes Parade, was used by the transatlantic liner service before it was scrapped in 1973. The adjoining Georges Landing Stage remains and is still used by the Mersey Ferry. Gerry & The Pacemakers had a hit with Ferry Cross the Mersey in 1964. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)
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This aerial photograph, taken in July 1964, showcases the iconic Pier Head area of Liverpool, as seen from above. The image reveals the Princes Dock and Princes Landing Stage, which once played a significant role in Liverpool's maritime history. Adjoining Princes Parade, this landing stage was a vital component of the transatlantic liner service before its decommissioning in 1973. Beyond the dock, the Three Graces – the Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building, and the Port of Liverpool Building – gracefully rise, their architectural grandeur echoing the city's rich maritime heritage. The Georges Landing Stage, which remains in use today by the Mersey Ferry, can also be seen in the foreground. This photograph holds a special significance as it was taken in the same year that Gerry and The Pacemakers released their hit single "Ferry Cross the Mersey." The lyrics of this iconic song resonate with the image, painting a vivid picture of the bustling waterfront and the ferries that once carried passengers across the River Mersey. The black-and-white image, captured by Aerofilms, offers a unique perspective of Liverpool's urban landscape in the 1960s, showcasing the city's maritime past and its enduring connection to the water. This photograph is a testament to the ever-evolving story of Liverpool and its relationship with the River Mersey.
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