Building a Better Society: Liverpool's Historic Institutional Buildings (Informed Conservation)

by Colum Giles

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Liverpool's landscape, both in the city centre and throughout its historic suburbs, is studded with institutional buildings, some - like the great hospitals - very prominent, others - like Sunday Schools and chapels - punctuating ordinary street scenes. All, however, tell the story of how charity and public authorities responded to the desperate need of the poor and vulnerable in the 19th century. Attractively illustrated by photographs and drawings, this book emphasises the importance of institutional buildings to our understanding of Liverpool's character and demonstrates how new uses can be found to ensure that they continue to form part of the city's historic environment.
  • ISBN10 1848023111
  • ISBN13 9781848023116
  • Publish Date 1 April 2015 (first published 31 May 2008)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint English Heritage
  • Edition EPUB or KF8 format available
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 104
  • Language English