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

Martins Bank Building

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. Martins Bank Building Marker

Inscription. Martins Bank Building
1927–32
Herbert J. Rowse, architect
Sculpture by H. Tyson Smith

Erected by City of Liverpool.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 53° 24.41′ N, 2° 59.531′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It can be reached from the intersection of Water Street and Lower Castle Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Water Street, Liverpool, England L2 0RD, 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: Sir Banastre Tarleton MP (within shouting distance of this marker); India Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Site of First India Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); John Wood of Bath (within shouting distance of this marker); Sanctuary Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Oriel Chambers (within shouting distance of this marker); High Street (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Liverpool's First Town Hall (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . Martins Bank Building (Wikipedia).

The Martins Bank Building is a Grade II* listed building and former bank located on Water Street in Liverpool, England. Built as the head office of the now defunct Martins Bank, the seven-storey classical style building has been described as one of the country's best examples of an interwar classical building. Designed by Herbert James Rowse, the bank building opened in 1932 as a replacement for the Bank of England Building which was proving unable to cope with city's increased demand for service.

(Submitted on October 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. Martins Bank Building Marker

The marker is located in the portico of the Martins Bank Building, facing Water Street.

Martins Bank Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

3. Martins Bank Building

This Grade II listed building, as of 2026, is under renovation.

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 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.