23 fascinating photos of some of Liverpool's most recognisable landmarks being built
Our city is without a doubt steeped in history
Our city is known for culture, music, art and more – but Liverpool is also loved for the many landmark it boasts.
Steeped in history, we have many iconic landmarks on our doorstep and it's easy to take them for granted. From listed buildings to new developments in recent years, many sites have become synonymous with Liverpool.
The Liver Building, both the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral and the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, the Queensway Tunnel and St John's Beacon are just a few examples that spring to mind. But through the more recent decades in Liverpool, we've also seen the likes of Clayton Square transform and ahead of Liverpool's 2008 Capital of Culture title, the M&S Bank Arena – formerly the ECHO Arena – and Liverpool ONE completed.
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But these fascinating photos, rediscovered from our archives Mirrorpix and beyond, illustrate how the city looked before these landmarks were here and as they were being built. From early building work to construction to complete or revamp a site, these images serve as a reminder of just how much the city has changed over time.
Here, we share 23 photographs of some of Liverpool's most recognisable landmarks being built. This list isn't intended to be comprehensive, but let us know what your favourite Liverpool landmark is in our comments section below.
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Work is progressing on the Ravenseft site for the new market and shops in Liverpool's city centre. Pictured, preparations for the base of the beacon, topped by a restaurant which will be the centre-piece of the project. October 1965
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St Johns Beacon under construction. Pictured, the new Ravenseft beacon towers above the Liverpool skyline. January 1967
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St. Johns Beacon and precinct under construction. February 1967
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Construction of St Johns Beacon and Precinct. Pictured relaxing on one of the shutters for the revolving restaurant on the Beacon above St Johns Precinct, Liverpool, are Mr David Jones (left) site engineer, and Mr Jean Brunetot, who is in charge of construction of the shuttering. July 1967
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The cathedral is constructed with steel and concrete, August 1963
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View of the Cathedral from a Liverpool University department building in Chatham Street, May 1964
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The main entrance to the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral takes shape, June 1965
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Construction of the cathedral nears completion, September 1965
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Clayton Square, Liverpool. Circa 1987
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Clayton Square being built. September 16, 1987
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Construction of the Queensway Tunnel, which is one of The Mersey Tunnels, circa 1930s
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Workman lining the new Mersey Tunnel with glass. August 28, 1933
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The Queensway Mersey Tunnel entrance, May 9, 1934
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Construction of the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, picture shows the process ( the right top corner of the tower base) of the steel framework which will carry the bells, Merseyside. June 14, 1935
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The completed portion of the main building of the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, with the Vestry Tower also approaching completion. St James's Mount , Liverpool. December 6, 1940
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Original photographs from 1908 showing the construction of The Royal Liver Building
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Original photographs from 1908 showing the construction of The Royal Liver Building
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Original photographs from 1908 showing the construction of The Royal Liver Building
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Echo Arena under construction, Liverpool
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Echo Arena under construction, Liverpool
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Liverpool ONE. .John Lewis's (left) and One Park West project far right looking towards Chavasse Park taken in August 2007
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The Paradise Project, now Liverpool ONE, being built in August 2007
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Liverpool ONE development. One Park West building taking shape in this picture taken from the new John Lewis store
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