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

Old Haymarket

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. Old Haymarket Marker

Inscription. The tidal pool ran from the bottom of William Brown Street, along the current Whitechapel & Paradise Street, towards The Strand which formed the original river bank. At low tide it was a mud flat but, when the tide was high, it was deep enough to admit ships. Its increasing shallowness, due to the practice of ships tipping ballast, rendered it treacherous. It was diverted underground in Paradise Street, Thomas Steers transforming its mouth into the first commercial wet dock in the world at the present Canning Place. The ‘Old Dock’ was completed in 1715 and filled in 1826 as the shore line was extended.

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Map showing the outline of the pool.

Shown on the map above are the major historic sites of Liverpool. You may want to visit those sites which relate to particular subjects that you are interested in.

Maritime and Commerce
Albert Dock • Albion House • Cunard Building • Port of Liverpool Building • Royal Liver Building

Arts and Heritage
Bluecoat • Central Library • Derby Square • Mersey Museum Liverpool • Philharmonic Hall & Hotel • St. George’s Hall • The Cavern • Walker Art Gallery

Learning and Religion
Chinese Arch • Liverpool Cathedral • Metropolitan Cathedral • Rodney Street • St. Luke’s Church • St. Nicholas’ Church

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1715.

Location. 53° 24.529′ N, 2° 58.989′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is at the intersection of Old Haymarket and Victoria Street, on the right when traveling north on Old Haymarket. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Old Haymarket, Liverpool, England L3 8EN, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

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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 walking distance of this marker: Hillsborough Disaster (within shouting distance of this marker); Queensway Tunnel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Kings Liverpool Regiment Memorial (about 90 meters away); Thomas Major Lester (about 120 meters away); Liverpool Irish Guards Memorial (about 120 meters away); Liverpool 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment Memorial (about 120 meters away); Operation Banner - 1st Battalion Kings Regiment Memorial (about 120 meters away); Northern Ireland Roll of Honour (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. Old Haymarket Marker

The wayfinding marker is located on the pedestrian plaza in front of the Queensway Tunnel.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.