Inspirational Women Liverpool Past-Present History Tour - monthly

The Inspirational Women of Liverpool's Past & Present walking tour is part of Liverpool Famous Walking Tours limited edition series. Taking in many of Liverpool’s iconic sites along with locations often missed and overlooked, on this walking tour you will hear about the inspiring women who have had an influence on the history, heritage and culture of not just Liverpool, but the UK and beyond. This easy paced 2 hour walking tour is ideal for single guests or groups and has many fantastic photo opportunities. This easy paced walking tour is ideal for single guests or groups and has many fantastic photo opportunities and visiting locations and spots often missed. Future dates include 2024 dates for this tour- with 10.30am departure times: Fri Mar 8th / Sat Mar 9th / Sun April 21st /Thu May 16th / Sat June 22nd / Sun July 21st / Thu Aug 8th/ Sat Sept 14th. / Thu Oct 17th

1. 1

   Liverpool Cathedral

   20 min

   Here you will see one of the final works by one of the most famous female sculptures of the modern era. You will have a tour of the Lady Chapel and with its famous stained-glass windows this will set the scene for learning about some amazing women, depicted in the windows that have had a long-lasting influence Liverpool’s history and development. Admission to the Cathedral by donation is included in the ticket price.

2. 2

   Blackburne House

   10 min

   With some famous alumni, you hear about the important role this this grade II listed building has played in the education of girls and women.

3. 3

   Rodney Street

   10 min

   Often called the "Harley Street of the North” your will hear about some of Rodney Street’s famous female residents.

4. 4

   Everyman Theatre

   10 min

   With its history as Hope Hall, you will learn about the bohemian environment and political edge of this site and the links with the ground-breaking movements including the suffragettes.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   10 min

   With a long association with medicine, you will hear about several women from Liverpool and the challenges they overcame to be able to influence the development of medicine, education, and health services at the turn of the last century.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   10 min

   Famously giving the name to ‘Red Brick’ Universities, and with many famous female alumni, you will hear about several pioneering women, including a great Philanthropist who successfully campaigned for women’s rights and family social in the early 1900’s

7. 7

   Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool

   10 min

   Visiting Liverpool’s Catholic Cathedral, you will learn about the history of this site and its links with the Nightingale nurses. You will also learn of not just the tragic story, but also the incredible work of one of the leading reformers of legislation supporting women & families in the 1800’s.

8. 8

   Lime Street

   10 min

   With its infamous reputation from the 19th century, you will learn of one lady who famously appears in several famous Liverpool songs.

9. 9

   William Brown Street.

   10 min

   Passing by the site of many notable women’s social & political union meetings of the early 1900’s, you will arrive at the Walker Art Gallery. Here you will learn about some of the fascinating women, including those still on display, that have helped to make this publicly owned art galley the national gallery of the North.

10. 10

    St. George's Hall

    10 min

    The tour will end in the shadow of grade I listed St George's Hall where you will about it's place in history of the suffragist movement and the intriguing role this splendid Neoclassical building has had on modern day cookery!

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.