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(former) Royal Insurance BuildingDesigner: J Francis Doyle Built between 1897-1903 and designed by J Francis Doyle, the Royal Insurance Building was the result of a limited competition with seven entrants. The assessor, Norman Shaw was retained as a collaborator with the winner. There appears to have been some criticism at the time as the winner worked with Doyle on the White Star Line building. The innovative steel framed structure can probably be attributed to Shaw. The open plan offices on the ground floor are column free, and the outer columns are angled in from first to third floor levels, the structure on the second floor being hidden in the large chimney breasts. The exterior is clad in granite and Portland stone giving an impressive character, enriched by a frieze by Charles Allen, a lecturer at the Liverpool School of Architecture and Allied Arts. The building is topped by an octagonal cupola and gilded dome and sundial which is visible from many parts of the city. On the other side of Dale Street are several streets that are medieval in origin, Hackins Hey, Quakers Alley and Leather Lane. Walking these can give an idea of the character and Liverpool at this time. Use the pull-down menu below to access information on a specific building in Liverpool. |
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