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

Site of First India Buildings

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. Site of First India Buildings Marker

Inscription.
Site of First India Buildings
Erected 1833–34 for George Holt, Merchant

Named to commemorate ending of East India Company Monopoly

Head Office of Ocean Steamship Company (The Blue Funnel Line) Founded 1865 by Alfred and Philip Holt.

Erected by City of Liverpool.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

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 are within walking distance of this marker: India Buildings

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(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 . . . India Buildings (Wikipedia).

India Buildings was built between 1924 and 1932...The building replaced an older one on the site known as "India Building", built in the 1830s for George Holt, the father of Alfred. The new building was constructed in two stages, the first stage being alongside the earlier building, and the second stage demolishing and replacing it.

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

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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. Site of First India Buildings Marker

This marker is the lower of two plaques found at the entrance to the 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 6 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.