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

Compton House

Opened 1867

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. Compton House Marker

Inscription.
Designed by Thomas Haigh & Co
One of the earliest purpose built department stores in Europe

Erected by Liverpool City Council.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 53° 24.319′ N, 2° 59.034′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is on Church Street east of Tarleton Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 Church Street, Liverpool, England L1 3DY, 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: The Athenaeum (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr James Currie (within shouting distance of this marker); Bluecoat (about 90 meters away,

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measured in a direct line); School Lane and the Bluecoat (about 90 meters away); Liverpool Blue Coat School (about 90 meters away); Bluecoat Hospital (about 120 meters away); Paradise Street, Its People and Pleasures (about 150 meters away); The Epstein Theatre and the Bling Bling Building (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . Compton House, Liverpool (Wikipedia).

Compton House is a grade II listed department store building located on Church Street in Liverpool, England. The building is noted as being one of the first purpose built department stores in Europe. As of today, it forms part of Liverpool's biggest retail areas centred around Church Street.

(Submitted on October 25, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. black plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. Compton House Marker

Compton House is one of the largest retail areas in Liverpool. The plaque can be seen on the left-hand side of the building in this photo.

Liverpool - Church Street image. Click for full size.

circa 1907

3. Liverpool - Church Street

Looking east along Church Street, the Compton House is visible here on the left side of the street (with a sign indicating “Compton Hotel” visible on a since-removed part of the roof).

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 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 3. submitted on October 25, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.