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High Street

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High Street Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
1. High Street Marker
Inscription.
One of the original seven streets
Formerly Joggler (Juggler) Street
Site of weekly market & annual fairs
Here its southern end was marked by the High Cross
 
Erected 2007.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1207.
 
Location. 53° 24.434′ N, 2° 59.467′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is on High Street north of Dale Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8403 High Street, Liverpool, England L2 4UT, 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: Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Building
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(here, next to this marker); Liverpool's First Town Hall (here, next to this marker); John Wood of Bath (a few steps from this marker); Queen Insurance Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Sanctuary Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Martins Bank Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Liverpool Exchange Newsroom War Memorial (about 90 meters away); Sir Banastre Tarleton MP (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.
 
Also see . . .  High Street, Liverpool (Wikipedia).
The street was originally called 'Juggler Street', as it is believed jugglers performed there. The street was given its current name in the 18th century. Before the construction of the Exchange Building, High Street connected to Mill Street, which is now known as Old Hall Street.
(Submitted on October 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.) 
 
High Street Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
2. High Street Marker
The marker is located on Exchange Court, across from Liverpool Town Hall.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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Oct. 19, 2026