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The Royal Albert Dock [1] is a complex of dock buildings and warehouses in Liverpool, England. Designed by Jesse Hartley and Philip Hardwick, it was opened in 1846, and was the first structure in Britain to be built from cast iron, brick and stone, with no structural wood. As a result, it was the first non-combustible warehouse system in the ...
- 1841
- Liverpool
- 1.29m sq ft (warehouse space), 7.75 acres (dock basin area)
- Albert Dock Company Ltd
The Royal Albert Dock is a complex of dock buildings and warehouses in Liverpool, England. Designed by Jesse Hartley and Philip Hardwick, it was opened in 1846, and was the first structure in Britain to be built from cast iron, brick and stone, with no structural wood. As a result, it was the first non-combustible warehouse system in the world. It was known simply as the Albert Dock until 2018 ...
Granted a royal title in 2018 to mark its role in the City’s maritime history, Royal Albert Dock is one of the largest groups of Grade I listed buildings in England. The creation of the docks in this area began in the early 18 th century by infilling the Pool of Liverpool and reclaiming the tidal margins of the River Mersey. The Old Dock of ...
Iconic in style; immense in ambition. Liverpool’s docks dominated global trade by the early 19th century. When it opened in 1846, Albert Dock changed the way the docks worked here forever. Its warehouses were fireproof and secure; traders could do deals before their import taxes were due; hydraulic cranes hauled heavy cargoes across the ...
To create vibrant, welcoming and relevant public spaces for everyone to share, enjoy and explore Liverpool’s rich heritage. The Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, home of the Maritime Museum, celebrated its 175th anniversary in 2021. Discover its rich history - from construction, heyday and decline, to the regeneration in the 1980s, in this online ...
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool is the most-visited free tourist destination in North West England, home to museums, galleries, restaurants, bars and shops.
Jun 5, 2018 · Albert Dock, opened in 1846, forms part of Liverpool's Unesco World Heritage Status waterfront. Liverpool's Albert Dock has been granted a royal title to mark its role in the city's maritime history.
