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

Prudential Assurance Building

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. Prudential Assurance Building Marker

Inscription. Built 1885–1886
Prudential Assurance Building

Designed by Alfred Waterhouse

Erected by Liverpool City Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 53° 24.47′ N, 2° 59.328′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is in the Cavern Quarter. It is at the intersection of Dale Street and Temple Street, on the left when traveling west on Dale Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 36 Dale Street, Liverpool, England L2 5UZ, 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: The Iron Door (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen Insurance Building (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Building

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(about 150 meters away); Liverpool's First Town Hall (about 150 meters away); High Street (about 180 meters away); The Cavern "Wall of Fame" (about 180 meters away); The Cavern (about 180 meters away); The Blues Trail: From Mississippi to the British Isles (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . Prudential Assurance Building, Liverpool (Wikipedia).

The Prudential Assurance Building is a Grade II listed, Victorian Gothic revival style office building located on Dale Street in the centre of Liverpool, England. It was designed by local architect Alfred Waterhouse (also noted for the Natural History Museum and Manchester Town Hall) and was constructed in 1885–6. The building was commissioned by the country's leading insurance provider Prudential as its new regional offices in Liverpool.

(Submitted on October 10, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. black plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. Prudential Assurance Building Marker

The marker is located at the corner of Dale Street and Temple Street.

Prudential Assurance Buildings image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

3. Prudential Assurance Buildings

This large red terracotta building was completed in 1886.

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 4 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.