Liverpool Hydraulic Power Company, Liverpool

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Liverpool's Hydraulic Power Company were the operators of a public hydraulic power network supplying energy across the city of Liverpool, England, via a system of high-pressure water pipes from two pumping stations. The system was the third public system to be built in England, opening in 1888. It expanded rapidly, but gradually declined as electric power become more readily available. The pumping station was converted to electric operation in 1960, but the system was turned off in 1971. One of the pump sets was salvaged and presented to the Liverpool Museum. ()

Elevation: 56 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 53°25'27"N, 2°59'24"W

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KirkdaleLiverpool United Kingdom

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Liverpool Hydraulic Power Company – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Walker Art Gallery, Metquarter, St Johns Shopping Centre, Cavern Pub.

1.1 miSE
European art from 12th-21st centuries
Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool
28 min walk • The Walker Art Gallery, located in the heart of Liverpool, United Kingdom, is a cornerstone of culture and history in this vibrant city. This esteemed museum is renowned for housing one of the largest art collections in England outside of London.
1.2 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Metquarter, Liverpool
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Liverpool, Metquarter stands as a premier shopping destination for those seeking a blend of luxury retail and bespoke services. This chic shopping centre, located on Victoria Street, offers an intimate shopping experience with a curated...
1.3 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
St Johns Shopping Centre, Liverpool
33 min walk • St Johns Shopping Centre stands as a bustling retail hub in the heart of Liverpool, known for providing a diverse shopping experience to both locals and tourists alike. This shopping centre, conveniently located within a stone's throw of the Liverpool Lime Street...
1.2 miS
Nightlife
Cavern Pub, Liverpool
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Liverpool, The Cavern Pub stands as a beacon of musical heritage, echoing the vibrant history of its more famous counterpart, The Cavern Club, which lies just across the road. Renowned as the cradle of British pop music, The Cavern Club is where...
1.2 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool
31 min walk • The Royal Court Theatre is a theatre located at 1 Roe Street in Liverpool, England. The current Royal Court Theatre was opened on 17 October 1938, after fire destroyed its predecessor. It was rebuilt in Art Deco style and soon became Liverpool's premier theatre.
1.3 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Liverpool Playhouse, Liverpool
33 min walk • The Liverpool Playhouse is a theatre in Williamson Square in the city of Liverpool, England. It originated in 1866 as a music hall, and in 1911 developed into a repertory theatre. As such it nurtured the early careers of many actors and actresses, some of whom went on to achieve national and international reputations.
1.2 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
30 min walk • The Liverpool Empire Theatre is a theatre on the corner of Lime Street in Liverpool, England. The playhouse, which opened in 1925, is the second one to be built on the site.
0.8 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St George's Church, Liverpool
20 min walk • St George's Church is in Everton, Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is the earliest of three churches in Liverpool built by John Cragg, who used many components in cast iron which were made at his Mersey Iron Foundry.
0.9 miSE
Tower
Everton Lock-Up, Liverpool
25 min walk • Everton Lock-Up, sometimes referenced by one of its nicknames such as Prince Rupert's Tower or Prince Rupert's Castle is a village lock-up located on Everton Brow in Everton, Liverpool.
0.9 miE
Park, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Everton Park, Liverpool
23 min walk • Everton Park, located in Everton, Liverpool, England, is a modern park, covering over 40 hectares, created between 1984 and 1989, as part of a major house clearance programme, on Everton Hill between Great Homer Street and Everton Road/Heyworth Street.
0.4 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Anthony's Church, Liverpool
10 min walk • St Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, is on Scotland Road in the Vauxhall area of Liverpool. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Liverpool Hydraulic Power Company?

Nearby attractions include Canalside Park, Liverpool (1 min walk), St Sylvester's Church, Liverpool (6 min walk), St Anthony's Church, Liverpool (10 min walk), Church of Our Lady of Reconciliation, Liverpool (13 min walk).

How to get to Liverpool Hydraulic Power Company by public transport?

The nearest stations to Liverpool Hydraulic Power Company:

Train

Sandhills (10 min walk)
Bank Hall (25 min walk)

Bus

Crosshall St/stop Cx • Lines: 18 (29 min walk)
Dale St/stop Dd • Lines: 18 (29 min walk)