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

West Africa House

Built 1920

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. West Africa House Marker

Inscription. Designed by Briggs, Wolstenholme & Thornely

Former Bank of British West Africa

Erected by UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 53° 24.363′ N, 2° 59.631′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is on Water Street west of Drury Lane, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Water Street, Liverpool, England L2 7PQ, 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: Captain Luis Pardo (a few steps from this marker); Oriel Chambers (within shouting distance of this marker);

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India Buildings (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Site of First India Buildings (about 90 meters away); MV Derbyshire (about 90 meters away); James Harrison (about 120 meters away); Sir Banastre Tarleton MP (about 120 meters away); Martins Bank Building (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . West Africa House 1490388 (Historic England).

Built in 1920 as the Bank of British West Africa, the building was designed by the architects Briggs, Wolstenholme and Thornley. The building has a steel-framed structure, faced with Portland stone and Aberdeen granite. It is of eight storeys, including an attic, and is virtually rectangular in plan.

(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. West Africa House Marker

The plaque is located on the West Africa House building, facing Water Street.

West Africa House Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

3. West Africa House Building

The building sits opposite the Three Graces of Liverpool.

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 7 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.