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

Church of Our Lady and St. Nicholas

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. Church of Our Lady and St. Nicholas Marker

Inscription. Established as Chapel of Ease to St. Mary Walton on this site 14th century

Tower 1811–1815
Thomas Harrison, architect

Body of church 1949–1952
Edward C. Butler, architect
replacing structure of 1774
destroyed by bombing 1940

Erected by City of Liverpool.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.

Location. 53° 24.43′ N, 2° 59.676′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is at the intersection of Old Churchyard and Chapel Street, on the right when traveling south on Old Churchyard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5 Old Churchyard, Liverpool, England L2 8TX, 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

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distance of this marker: St. Nicholas' Church (a few steps from this marker); Church of Our Lady & St Nicholas (a few steps from this marker); James Harrison (a few steps from this marker); SS Atlantic Conveyor Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Abell (within shouting distance of this marker); MV Derbyshire (within shouting distance of this marker); Hargreaves Building (within shouting distance of this marker); St Mary Del Quay (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . History (Liverpool Parish Church).

Liverpool Parish Church stands at the heart of the business centre of the city, looking across the River Mersey, and adjacent to the Liverpool Waterfront. There has been a place of worship on this site for more than 750 years.

(Submitted on October 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. Church of Our Lady and St. Nicholas Marker

The plaque is visible leading into the church courtyard.

Church of Our Lady and St. Nicholas Foundation Stone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

3. Church of Our Lady and St. Nicholas Foundation Stone

To the glory of God
this foundation stone
was laid by
Clifford Arthur
Lord Bishop of the Diocese
14th May 1949

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

4. Church of Our Lady and St. Nicholas Marker

The church tower dates to the early 1800s, however the main section of the church was destroyed by bombing during World War II.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 17, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.