Birkenhead in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

28 Argyle Street, Birkenhead

— Civil War Discovery Trail —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 12, 2026

1. 28 Argyle Street, Birkenhead Marker

Inscription. This building was once known as the ‘Argyle Assembly Rooms’ and was the venue for a series of meetings during the American Civil War. At one meeting on 18th January 1863 a vote was taken, with unanimous support, for the end of slavery and for a letter to be sent to President Abraham Lincoln.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is January 18, 1863.

Location. 53° 23.581′ N, 3° 1.064′ W. Marker is in Birkenhead, England, in Merseyside. It is on Argyle Street north of Market Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 Argyle Street, Birkenhead, England CH41 6AE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 kilometers of this

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marker, measured as the crow flies: Hamilton Square (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hamilton Square / Half Man Half Biscuit (about 210 meters away); Birkenhead Priory (approx. half a kilometer away); Chapter House (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The Kings Liverpool Regiment Memorial (approx. 3 kilometers away); Liverpool Irish Guards Memorial (approx. 3 kilometers away); Sir Arthur Bower Forwood (approx. 3 kilometers away); William Edward Barclay (approx. 5.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Birkenhead.

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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 12, 2026

2. 28 Argyle Street, Birkenhead Marker

The plaque is located above the door of 28 Argyle Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.