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

Saracen’s Head

1810–1853

 
 
Saracen’s Head Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
1. Saracen’s Head Marker
Inscription. Liverpool’s most famous coaching inn built here
 
Erected by Liverpool City Council.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
 
Location. 53° 24.522′ N, 2° 59.186′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is at the intersection of Dale Street and Cheapside, on the left when traveling west on Dale Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 87 Dale Street, Liverpool, England L2 2JD, 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 walking distance of this marker: Wyke’s Court (within shouting distance of this marker); Queensway Tunnel (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Prudential Assurance Building (about 180 meters away); The Iron Door
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(about 180 meters away); Old Haymarket (about 210 meters away); Octagon Chapel (about 210 meters away); Sir George Martin (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Eric’s (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.
 
Also see . . .  Municipal Buildings, Liverpool (Wikipedia).
Municipal Buildings is a former council office building that has been converted into a hotel. It is located on Dale Street in the centre of Liverpool, England and is a Grade II* listed building.
(Submitted on October 10, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.) 
 
Additional keywords. blue plaque
 
Saracen’s Head Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
2. Saracen’s Head Marker
The marker is located at the entrance to the Municipal Buildings, now a converted hotel.
Municipal Buildings image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
3. Municipal Buildings
Dale Street was once home to a series of coaching inns before the Municipal Buildings were built in the 1860s. The longtime home of Liverpool City Council, today the site is once again a luxury hotel.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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Oct. 13, 2026