Black Merchant Seamen War Memorial, Liverpool

Name: Black Merchant Seamen War Memorial
Address: Liverpool, United Kingdom

#99 among attractions in Liverpool

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The Black Merchant Seamen War Memorial is a sandstone stone memorial, It is situated in Falkner Square, Liverpool. The stone is from the Liverpool Seamen's Hostel with a bronze plaque dedicated to all the Black Seamen who served during World War II. It was unveiled in 1993 on the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. ()

Coordinates: 53°23'49"N, 2°57'45"W

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Princes ParkLiverpool United Kingdom

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Black Merchant Seamen War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Liverpool Cathedral, The Oratory, Philharmonic Hall, Everyman Theatre.

0.4 miW
Vast Gothic-style building and tower
Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool
12 min walk • Liverpool Cathedral stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural and architectural heritage. This imposing structure is not only the largest cathedral in the United Kingdom but also one of the largest in the world. The cathedral is dedicated to Christ and the...
0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum, Greek Revival architecture
The Oratory, Liverpool
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Liverpool's cultural landscape, The Oratory stands as a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage. This neoclassical building, designed by the renowned architect John Foster Jr., was constructed in 1829 to serve as a chapel for the...
0.4 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
11 min walk • Liverpool Philharmonic Hall is a concert hall in Hope Street, in Liverpool, England. It is the home of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society and is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building.
0.5 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Everyman Theatre, Liverpool
13 min walk • The Everyman Theatre stands at the north end of Hope Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It was founded in 1964, in Hope Hall, in an area of Liverpool noted for its bohemian environment and political edge, and quickly built a reputation for ground-breaking work.
0.4 miSE
Street
Granby Four Streets, Liverpool
11 min walk • The Granby Four Streets is an area in Toxteth, Liverpool, England, comprising four streets at the tip of a triangle near the Grade II* listed Princes Park.
~1080 ftS
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Al-Rahma Mosque, Liverpool
6 min walk • The Al-Rahma Mosque is a mosque located on Hatherley Street in Toxteth, Liverpool, England, which can accommodate between 2,000 and 2,500 people and serves as the main place of worship and focus point for Liverpool's Muslim population, estimated at 25,000 people.
~900 ftSW
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Synagogue
Princes Road Synagogue, Liverpool
5 min walk • Princes Road Synagogue is a synagogue on Princes Road in the Toxteth district of Liverpool, England. It is the home of the Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation.
0.5 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Unity Theatre, Liverpool
13 min walk • The Unity Theatre is a theatre in Liverpool, England. Formed by directors Gerry Dawson and Edgar Criddle as the Merseyside Left Theatre in the 1930s, the theatre became known as the Merseyside Unity Theatre in 1944.
~860 ftN
Street
Falkner Street, Liverpool
5 min walk • Falkner Street is a street mostly in Canning, with a short section in Edge Hill, Liverpool, England. The street, built during the early-mid 19th century, is named after Edward Falkner, who had previously commissioned the construction Falkner Square.
~1420 ftW
Church
St Bride's Church, Liverpool
7 min walk • St Bride's Church, Canning, Liverpool, England, is a Church of England parish church.
~1580 ftNW
Church
Saint Philip Neri Church, Liverpool
8 min walk • St Philip Neri Church Liverpool is home to the Roman Catholic chaplaincy to the universities in Liverpool. It features a Byzantine inspired design by PS Gilby and was built between 1914 and 1920.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Black Merchant Seamen War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Falkner Square, Liverpool (3 min walk), Merseyside Centre for the Deaf, Liverpool (5 min walk), Falkner Street, Liverpool (5 min walk), Princes Road Synagogue, Liverpool (5 min walk).

How to get to Black Merchant Seamen War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Black Merchant Seamen War Memorial:

Train

Edge Hill (20 min walk)
Liverpool Central (23 min walk)

Bus

Pembroke Place Stop P • Lines: 18 (22 min walk)
London Road/stand E • Lines: 18 (24 min walk)