Inspirational Women Liverpool Past-Present History Tour - monthly

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About this activity

The Inspirational Women of Liverpool's Past & Present walking tour is part of Liverpool Famous Walking Tours limited edition series.

Taking in many of Liverpool’s iconic sites along with locations often missed and overlooked, on this walking tour you will hear about the inspiring women who have had an influence on the history, heritage and culture of not just Liverpool, but the UK and beyond.

This easy paced 2 hour walking tour is ideal for single guests or groups and has many fantastic photo opportunities. This easy paced walking tour is ideal for single guests or groups and has many fantastic photo opportunities and visiting locations and spots often missed.

Future dates include 2024 dates for this tour- with 10.30am departure times: Fri Mar 8th / Sat Mar 9th / Sun April 21st /Thu May 16th / Sat June 22nd / Sun July 21st / Thu Aug 8th/ Sat Sept 14th. / Thu Oct 17th

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 26 people
People per booking: 1–26
Guide: English
Operated by: Purple Tours (Inc. Liverpool Famous Walking Tours)

Ages: Infants (0–8 years) · Children (9–15 years) · Adults (16–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guided Tour

Itinerary

Liverpool Cathedral

20 min Admission included

Here you will see one of the final works by one of the most famous female sculptures of the modern era. You will have a tour of the Lady Chapel and with its famous stained-glass windows this will set the scene for learning about some amazing women, depicted in the windows that have had a long-lasting influence Liverpool’s history and development.

Admission to the Cathedral by donation is included in the ticket price.
Blackburne House

10 min

With some famous alumni, you hear about the important role this this grade II listed building has played in the education of girls and women.
Rodney Street

10 min

Often called the "Harley Street of the North” your will hear about some of Rodney Street’s famous female residents.
Everyman Theatre

10 min

With its history as Hope Hall, you will learn about the bohemian environment and political edge of this site and the links with the ground-breaking movements including the suffragettes.
Stop 5

10 min

With a long association with medicine, you will hear about several women from Liverpool and the challenges they overcame to be able to influence the development of medicine, education, and health services at the turn of the last century.
Stop 6

10 min

Famously giving the name to ‘Red Brick’ Universities, and with many famous female alumni, you will hear about several pioneering women, including a great

Philanthropist who successfully campaigned for women’s rights and family social in the early 1900’s
Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool

10 min

Visiting Liverpool’s Catholic Cathedral, you will learn about the history of this site and its links with the Nightingale nurses. You will also learn of not just the tragic story, but also the incredible work of one of the leading reformers of legislation supporting women & families in the 1800’s.
Lime Street

10 min

With its infamous reputation from the 19th century, you will learn of one lady who famously appears in several famous Liverpool songs.
William Brown Street.

10 min

Passing by the site of many notable women’s social & political union meetings of the early 1900’s, you will arrive at the Walker Art Gallery. Here you will learn about some of the fascinating women, including those still on display, that have helped to make this publicly owned art galley the national gallery of the North.
St. George's Hall

10 min

The tour will end in the shadow of grade I listed St George's Hall where you will about it's place in history of the suffragist movement and the intriguing role this splendid Neoclassical building has had on modern day cookery!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Outside the main entrance to the Anglican Cathedral

The next tour in this Limited Edition Liverpool walking tour series is Saturday 5th August 2023 at 10.30am.

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Easy walking tour -but please wear comfortable non-slip shoes as we will be passing through areas with uneven surface such as cobbles
Locations are accessible for strollers/wheelchairs but please in mind you will be walking in a group and in busy areas at times, passing through areas with uneven surfaces such as cobbles
Well behaved dogs welcome but please bear in mind you will be walking in a group and in busy areas at times.
We recommend you have a bottle of water or a drink with you for the walk but ask where possible you use a reusable water bottle.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
And please don't forget sunscreen on sunny days- even in the winter months !