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

College Lane Warehouses and Maritime Trades

— The Heritage Trail at Liverpool ONE —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. College Lane Warehouses and Maritime Trades Marker

Inscription. This is College Lane (originally called Workhouse Lane). Opposite the Bluecoat are two narrow brick buildings. They are rare surviving examples of the warehouses which, 200 years ago, lined the streets that now lie within and beneath Liverpool ONE. Their gable hoists and wooden doors give an idea of how the whole area would once have looked.

Many trades and professions connected with Liverpool’s maritime economy were based here. They included sail makers, blockmakers, anchorsmiths, carpenters, instrument makers, ships’ bread and biscuit manufacturers, porters, warehousemen and customs and excise officers.

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College Lane near the junction with Hanover Street, 1968. Courtesy of Liverpool Central Library and Archives.

Welcome to The Heritage Trail at Liverpool ONE

Whether you are a visitor to the city, or born and bred in Liverpool, you will be surprised by the secrets revealed by this self-guided tour.

Download the Liverpool ONE app to listen to an audio guide and view the trail map. Follow the 16 points of interest across Liverpool ONE highlighted on the map and marked with special Heritage Trail signs at each location

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on the estate. Each point is the site of an event, a place or a person that helps us tell the fascinating tale of Liverpool’s history.

The trail begins opposite the Hilton Hotel on Thomas Steers Way and ends in Chavasse Park, but you can visit the points in any order. The trail will take you approximately 60–90 minutes and if you are using the audio tour, we recommend you use headphones.

Erected by Liverpool ONE. (Marker Number 8.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 53° 24.222′ N, 2° 59.045′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is at the intersection of Manesty's Lane and College Court, on the right when traveling east on Manesty's Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16/18 Manesty's Lane, Liverpool, England L1 3AQ, 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

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. College Lane Warehouses and Maritime Trades Marker

The marker is opposite the building that reads Wm. Mooney and Sons.

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: Hanover Street (here, next to this marker); Brad Kella (within shouting distance of this marker); Bluecoat Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Liverpool Blue Coat School (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); School Lane and the Bluecoat (about 90 meters away); Bluecoat (about 90 meters away); Manesty's Lane and Henry Tate (about 90 meters away); The Athenaeum (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Former warehouses on College Lane image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, July 22, 2011

3. Former warehouses on College Lane

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.