Publications
Local History Publications
The History of the Royal and Ancient Park of Toxteth
This is a facsimile reprint of a fascinating book by Robert Griffiths on the history of a large area of south Liverpool including Toxteth, Aigburth, Dingle, Otterspool and St. Michael's from earliest times to the start of the 20th century. Additional images and an index have been included.
Price: £13.50
Postage: UK £1.84; Europe £2.96; outside Europe £5.42
Liverpool As It Was: 1775 to 1800
This is a facsimile reprint of an interesting and informative book by Richard Brooke which was first published in 1853. The book paints a vivid picture of Liverpool at this time, describing the streets and buildings, how the inhabitants earned their livings, and how they enjoyed themselves.
Price: £17.50
Postage: UK £5.75; Europe £8.96; outside Europe £17.42
The Streets of Liverpool
A facsimile reprint of an interesting and informative book by James Stonehouse, which was first published in 1869. Facts, fascinating detail and anecdotes on the history of Liverpool from the medieval period onwards. It covers all of the streets in the town centre and it also includes Edge Hill, Everton and Toxteth Park. Illustrations and an index have been added.
Price: £13.50
Postage: UK £2.92; Europe £3.96; outside Europe £7.42
A Guide to Liverpool 1902
A facsimile reprint of a guidebook originally published in 1902. This book takes you on walks through the city centre and on a tour of the bustling docks and landing stage via the Overhead Railway. There is information on the parks and also on places of interest in Birkenhead, the Wirral Peninsula, and places in Cheshire and Lancashire. This 238 page book includes superb pen and ink sketches throughout and a series of interesting adverts.
Price: £11.50
Postage: UK £0.98; Europe: £2.96; outside Europe £5.22
West Derby, Old Swan and Wavertree
A facsimile reprint of a book originally published in 1913. This book contains fascinating information on people, places, events, transport and a wide variety of topics from the medieval period onwards. The book covers Walton, Broadgreen, Knotty Ash, and aspects of south west Lancashire's history as well as West Derby, Old Swan and Wavertree. This 154 page book includes illustrations from our extensive collections and an added index.
Price: £12.50
Postage: UK £2.38; Europe £3.76; outside Europe £7.02
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'The Archive Photographs Series' - West Derby and Norris Green
Produced by the Chalford Publishing Co. Ltd. Written and researched by Kay Parrott of Liverpool Record Office. The book contains a sequence of over 200 old photographs from the collections of the Record Office and the West Derby Society.
Price: £12.99
Postage: UK £1.84; Europe £2.86; outside Europe £5.22
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Map of Liverpool, 1765 A3 size, sepia, ideal for framing
Price: £1.50
Postage: UK £1.38; Europe £2.66; outside Europe £4.82
Map of Liverpool, 1851 A3 size, sepia, ideal for framing
Price: £2.00
Postage: UK £1.38; Europe £2.66; outside Europe £4.82
Aerial view of Liverpool, 1859 A3 size, full colour, ideal for framing
Price: £2.00
Postage: UK £1.38; Europe £2.66; outside Europe £4.82
SPECIAL OFFER: Purchase all three of the above maps for only £4.00
Postage: UK £1.38; Europe £2.66; outside Europe £4.82
Map of Church of England Parishes in Liverpool and District c.1900
This map will be of use and interest to both local and family historians. The parish information is dated c.1900. It has been clearly superimposed on Philip's Map of Greater Liverpool dated 1921, which is at a scale of nearly 5" to 1 mile.
Price: £3.99
Postage: UK £0.98; Europe £2.36; outside Europe £4.22
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A handlist of Church of England parish records in Liverpool Record Office
As well as listing deposited parish registers, this provides background information and lists churches by district and by date of consecration. It also includes some illustrations and copies of documents. Vital information for family and local historians.
Price: £2.50
Postage: UK £0.98; Europe £2.86; outside Europe £4.82
SPECIAL OFFER: the handlist of Church of England parish records and the map of Church of England parishes can be purchased together at a discount price of £5.49
Postage: UK £2.38; Europe £3.16; outside Europe £5.82
A handlist of Roman Catholic Parish Records in Liverpool Record Office
Lists deposited registers with background information, illustrations and maps showing the locations of the churches in Liverpool and outlying areas.
Price: £3.00
Postage: UK £0.98; Europe £2.86; outside Europe £4.82
A handlist of cemetery and burial records in Liverpool Record Office
Lists deposited records with background information, illustrations and a map showing the locations of the cemeteries in Liverpool.
Price: £2.50
Postage: UK £0.98; Europe £2.86; outside Europe £4.82
Contact us
All of the above are available from Liverpool Libraries & Information Services
Post
Liverpool Record Office, Central Library, William Brown Street, Liverpool L3 8EW UK
Telphone
44 (0)151 233 5817
Fax
44 (0)151 233 5886
Payment
Please make remittances payable to Liverpool Libraries & Information Services. All prices quoted are in GB pounds sterling.