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

India Buildings

Built 1923–1937

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. India Buildings Marker

Inscription.
Designed by A. Thornely & H. J. Rowse
Home of the Alfred Holt & Co Shipping Line
The site of the first India Buildings built 1837–1839

Erected by UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 53° 24.386′ N, 2° 59.565′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is at the intersection of Water Street and Covent Garden, on the left when traveling west on Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Water Street, Liverpool, England L2 7LS, 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

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are within walking distance of this marker: Site of First India Buildings (here, next to this marker); Oriel Chambers (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Banastre Tarleton MP (within shouting distance of this marker); Martins Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); West Africa House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Captain Luis Pardo (about 90 meters away); Corn Exchange (about 90 meters away); Sanctuary Stone (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . 10 fascinating facts about Liverpool’s India Buildings (The Guide Liverpool). (Submitted on October 16, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. black plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. India Buildings Marker

This marker is one of two plaques found at the entrance to the India Buildings.

India Buildings image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Alan Fairweather, October 17, 2007

3. India Buildings

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 3 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.