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A half-timbered Tudor house with parts dating back to the 1530s, lavishly furnished and decorated with tapestries. The self-guided tour is much improved by the volunteers on hand in most rooms, who are happy to explain and answer questions. Speke Hall, now owned by the National Trust, is set in large grounds that have a mixture of formal lawns, a maze, and woodland (plenty of bluebells in late spring!) A short walk offers views over the Mersey and the end of the runway. The shop, cafeteria, picnic spots and play areas make this an ideal place to chill before an evening flight.
Speke Hall is a wood-framed wattle-and-daub Tudor manor house in Speke, Liverpool, England. It is one of the finest surviving examples of its kind. It is owned by the National Trust and is a Grade I listed building.
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An art gallery which contains the collection of George Holt in its original setting. It includes work by Thomas Gainsborough, Joshua Reynolds, Edwin Landseer and J. M. W. Turner.
Dedicated to St Nicholas the patron saint of seafarers. Built between 1865 and 1870, it was the second purpose built Greek Orthodox Church in England. The architecture of the building is a typical example of the Byzantine style as used in many Eastern Greek Churches. A typical feature is the four domes of the building. Henry Summers, a master builder who built many fine buildings in the city, was commissioned to build the church.
Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation
This is an impressive combination of Gothic and Moorish architecture by the Audsley brothers. The colourful interior has to be seen to be believed. Tours can be arranged through their web site.