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

Charles Robert Cockerell

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. Charles Robert Cockerell Marker

Inscription. This branch of the Bank of England was built 1846–1848 to the design of Charles Robert Cockerell RA

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 53° 24.368′ N, 2° 59.427′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is at the intersection of Castle Street and Cook Street, on the right when traveling north on Castle Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31a Castle Street, Liverpool, England L2 7LQ, 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: Castle Hey Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Sanctuary Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Castle Street (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Remember the Great Famine / Coinnigh Cuimhne ar an Gorta Mór (within shouting distance of this marker); Corn Exchange (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Derby Square (about 120 meters away); Liverpool's First Town Hall (about 120 meters away); Victoria (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . Charles Robert Cockerell: The builder of the Bank of England’s branches (Bank of England Museum).

Alongside this guardian role Cockerill was developing the Bank’s architectural character. His design of bank branches in four major cities (Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool and Bristol) visually emphasised and established the Bank’s reputation across the country, to make a statement about the institution’s providential position in the country...The Liverpool branch (opened initially in July 1827 on Hanover Street), moved to purpose-built premises designed by Cockerell on 31 Castle Street in 1848. It too has four great attached columns rising from the ground and displays a mixture of Greek, Roman and Renaissance influences. The ground floor banking hall is predominantly
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. Charles Robert Cockerell Marker
The plaque is located on Cook Street, facing Castle Street.
square with four Doric columns, and a tunnel vaulted central aisle.

(Submitted on October 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.