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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
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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1Liverpool Cathedral
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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Often called the "Harley Street of the North” your will hear about some of Rodney Street’s famous female residents.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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With its infamous reputation from the 19th century, you will learn of one lady who famously appears in several famous Liverpool songs.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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 !
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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