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Liverpool is famous as the birth place of the 1950’s rock group, the Beatles. While this is an interesting attraction the city has to offer, and they even have guided Beatles tours, there is a more historical place to visit that you do not want to miss.
St. George’s Hall is situated in Liverpool’s center on Lime street. The building took ten years to build and was finally opened in 1854. It was intended as a place for concerts and also meant to house the city’s law courts but the architecture and prominence of the structure quickly turned it into a landmark.
Besides the astounding architecture of the building replete with huge chandlers and enormous marble pillars, the building is also known for its association with several famous characters. Charles Dickens was known to read his prose here and the famous Florence Maybrick murder trial also took place here. The trial was a high profile one due to the social stature of Florence and her husband James.
A tour of the building includes a visit to the prisoner holding cells and then a trip upstairs to see the Georgian style courtroom. The judge’s car, wig and original dock are all on display.
The grand concert hall is the most magnificient part of the guided tour. The glamorous tiled floors and original organs create a trip back in time for any visitor to the hall.
