2016

SJ3392 : Victoria Tower at the Entrance to Salisbury Dock, Liverpool

taken 8 years ago, near to Seacombe, Wirral, England

Victoria Tower at the Entrance to Salisbury Dock, Liverpool
Victoria Tower at the Entrance to Salisbury Dock, Liverpool
The unmistakable shape of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral (SJ3590 : Paddy's Wigwam - Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral) can be seen behind the Gothic Revival Victoria clock tower which is sited between the two river entrance gates to the Salisbury Dock at Liverpool.

Victoria Tower, which was often referred to as the 'dockers’ clock', was constructed between 1847 and 1848, as an aid to ships in the port, as it allowed them to set the correct time as they sailed out into the Irish Sea, while its bell warned of impending meteorological changes such as high tide and fog. Upon its completion is also served as a flat for the Pier Master.

The tower is Grade II listed (English Heritage Building ID: 359436 LinkExternal link British Listed Buildings).
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Liverpool :: SJ3590

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King at Liverpool is the largest Catholic cathedral in England. Construction began in 1962 and was completed in 1967 to a design by Frederick Gibberd. Although earlier designs for a cathedral were proposed in 1853, 1933, and 1953, none were completed (LinkExternal link a brief history).

The cathedral is a Grade II* listed building (List Entry Number: 1070607 LinkExternal link Heritage Gateway).


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SJ3392, 190 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Dixon   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 13 July, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 28 December, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 333 921 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:25.2878N 3:0.2992W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 330 922
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East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
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