Guided Tours of St George’s Hall
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St George’s Hall
Date: 14th, 20th, 21st & 27th February
Join our knowledgeable guides on an incredible journey through the history, and architecture, and take a guided tour of one of Liverpool’s most iconic buildings: St George’s Hall.
You will experience the extremes of Liverpool life with a visit to the prison cells, the imposing court rooms and the splendour of the biggest classical reception room in the UK: the Great Hall, the pinnacle of Liverpool’s civic pride.
Illuminated by huge light fittings said to be the biggest ever made, you will also see fine marble statues of local notables that line the walls and the Great Willis organ, the third largest of its kind in the UK. Then you will experience the classical elegance of the golden Concert Room with its beautiful crystal chandelier and described by Charles Dickens as the ‘most perfect Hall in the world’. “…possibly the only building where you could be tried for murder, have a ball or listen to a concert all under one roof.” – BBC Archives This quote highlights the Hall’s unique design.
The courts and holding cells enforced strict laws, while the Great Hall hosted lavish balls.
At the same time, the Concert Room staged unforgettable performances. Aside from this distinction, the Hall boasts many other architectural features.
Date: 14th, 20th, 21st & 27th February
St George’s Hall
Situated opposite Lime Street station, St George’s Hall provides a magnificent welcome to Liverpool, reflecting the pride and passion of the Victorians who built this landmark venue.
The Hall is one of the finest examples of a neoclassical building in the world and stands majestically over the city skyline.
St George’s Hall opened in 1854 and is an outstanding expression of the confidence and ambition the Victorians had for their city, their delight in profiling their achievements is particularly personified by the stunning architecture of the Concert Room and the grandeur of the Great Hall. Those who designed, built and funded this extraordinary building, sought deliberately to lift the human heart beyond the here and now, beyond the everyday and the ordinary.
The Hall can rightly claim to be the emotional heart of the region; it has been the spontaneous gathering place for the people of Liverpool in times of celebration, vigils, and commemorations. Important moments happen here from commemorative city gatherings following the deaths of the Beatles, John Lennon and George Harrison, to historic homecomings for Liverpool FC and Everton FC following Cup Final victories. St George’s Hall also hosted the Peoples’ Opening of Liverpool’s European Capital of Culture celebrations in 2008, when Ringo Starr played from the roof of the building to over 50,000 people.
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