History Trips to Liverpool

Walking Tour of Liverpool

This walking tour, starting at Liverpool Lime St station, will visit many of the city's key sites linked to the transatlantic slave trade.

• William Gladstone statue – Gladstone's father, John, was a leading slaver.
• Liverpool Town Hall – last act of the American Civil War.
• Exchange Flags – where slavery deals were made
• Confederate Embassy of the American Civil War, Rumford Place
• Martin’s Bank
• Goree – main road by the waterfront named after the Senegal prison
• St Nicholas
• Graving Dock

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Merseyside Maritime Museum

Merseyside Maritime Museum exploring the city’s maritime history through the ages. Its collections consist of objects and archives connected to ships, boats, life at sea, the port of Liverpool and its connection to the world.

Groups can enjoy a self-led visit, make use of the worksheets  and trails provided or book one of the museum’s workshops.

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The International Slavery Museum

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Located in the Merseyside Maritime Museum, the International Slavery Museum highlights the international importance of slavery, both in a historic and contemporary context. Its three main galleries cover the following:

• Life in West Africa - Exploring the story and culture of Africa and its peoples, who are central to the story of transatlantic slavery.
• Enslavement and the Middle Passage - Revealing some of the brutality and trauma suffered by enslaved Africans on the voyage across the Atlantic; then the oppression of their lives on plantations in the Americas.
• Legacy - The continuing fight for freedom and equality; the contemporary impact of transatlantic slavery, such as racism and discrimination; and the achievements of the African Diaspora.

The museum offers guided school tours, and a range of activities, workshops and resources for groups of all ages. It also runs popular handling sessions that promote an understanding of transatlantic slavery and life in West Africa for Key Stage 2 school trips.

Book your educational trip to the International Slavery Museum.

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Walking Tour of Liverpool

This walking tour, starting at Liverpool Lime St station, will visit many of the city's key sites linked to the transatlantic slave trade.

• William Gladstone statue – Gladstone's father, John, was a leading slaver.
• Liverpool Town Hall – last act of the American Civil War.
• Exchange Flags – where slavery deals were made
• Confederate Embassy of the American Civil War, Rumford Place
• Martin’s Bank
• Goree – main road by the waterfront named after the Senegal prison
• St Nicholas
• Graving Dock

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Merseyside Maritime Museum

Merseyside Maritime Museum exploring the city’s maritime history through the ages. Its collections consist of objects and archives connected to ships, boats, life at sea, the port of Liverpool and its connection to the world.

Groups can enjoy a self-led visit, make use of the worksheets  and trails provided or book one of the museum’s workshops.

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The International Slavery Museum

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Located in the Merseyside Maritime Museum, the International Slavery Museum highlights the international importance of slavery, both in a historic and contemporary context. Its three main galleries cover the following:

• Life in West Africa - Exploring the story and culture of Africa and its peoples, who are central to the story of transatlantic slavery.
• Enslavement and the Middle Passage - Revealing some of the brutality and trauma suffered by enslaved Africans on the voyage across the Atlantic; then the oppression of their lives on plantations in the Americas.
• Legacy - The continuing fight for freedom and equality; the contemporary impact of transatlantic slavery, such as racism and discrimination; and the achievements of the African Diaspora.

The museum offers guided school tours, and a range of activities, workshops and resources for groups of all ages. It also runs popular handling sessions that promote an understanding of transatlantic slavery and life in West Africa for Key Stage 2 school trips.

Book your educational trip to the International Slavery Museum.

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The Albert Dock

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The Albert Dock is a firm Liverpool favourite, a top British heritage attraction, it should be on the agenda of every visitor. Located on Liverpool's stunning waterfront, the largest collection of Grade I listed buildings in Britain is part of Liverpool's designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The Beatles Story, Albert Dock

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The Beatles Story, Albert Dock is the world’s largest permanent exhibition purely devoted to the lives and times of The Beatles. The exhibition is located on the UNESCO World Heritage site at the Albert Dock and will guide you through the music, culture and story of the band that changed the world.

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Mersey Ferries

A River Explorer Cruise is a must do experience and the only way to see and enjoy Merseyside and Liverpool’s iconic waterfront and UNESCO world heritage site. Departing hourly, the 50 minute experience sails between Pier Head, Liverpool and the Wirral peninsula and a journey can be selected to suit each and every day out.

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The Albert Dock

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The Albert Dock is a firm Liverpool favourite, a top British heritage attraction, it should be on the agenda of every visitor. Located on Liverpool's stunning waterfront, the largest collection of Grade I listed buildings in Britain is part of Liverpool's designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The Beatles Story, Albert Dock

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The Beatles Story, Albert Dock is the world’s largest permanent exhibition purely devoted to the lives and times of The Beatles. The exhibition is located on the UNESCO World Heritage site at the Albert Dock and will guide you through the music, culture and story of the band that changed the world.

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Mersey Ferries

A River Explorer Cruise is a must do experience and the only way to see and enjoy Merseyside and Liverpool’s iconic waterfront and UNESCO world heritage site. Departing hourly, the 50 minute experience sails between Pier Head, Liverpool and the Wirral peninsula and a journey can be selected to suit each and every day out.

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