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Stanley Dock sits at the heart of Liverpool’s docks – the largest and most complete system of historic docks anywhere in the world. Designed by the renowned Jesse Hartley, Stanley Dock opened on 4th August 1848. The north and south warehouses were built to a similar design to those at Albert Dock.
Jan 10, 2017 · Their poor condition and vacancy was a cause of great concern: the fabric was decaying; original building materials were stolen; Historic England placed the buildings on its Heritage at Risk Register, and Liverpool City Council enforced some emergency repairs to prevent major collapse.
The transformation of Liverpool's landmark Stanley Dock into amenity-rich, mixed-use spaces that preserve the charm of the original architecture is now underway. Comprising three architecturally and historically important buildings, Stanley Dock is home to the iconic Tobacco Warehouse.
Historically, Liverpool Docks were once a trans-shipment point for cargo inward bound from all parts of the planet. Cargo was unloaded from sea-going ships into barges and narrowboats for distribution throughout England's inland waterways network via the Stanley Dock Branch.
Stanley Dock is a dock on the River Mersey, England, and part of the Port of Liverpool. It is situated in the Vauxhall area of Liverpool and is part of the northern dock system. The dock is connected to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to the east and Collingwood Dock to the west.
Part of the North Warehouse at Stanley Dock was destroyed along with most of the dock buildings on Collingwood and Salisbury Docks. This destruction was followed by a dramatic downturn in the economic fortunes of the docks and the city, particularly during the 1970s and 80s.
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A system of interlinked wet docks represents the culmination of Jesse Hartley’s development of dock design. It is a dramatic component of Liverpool’s historic dockland, characterised by massive warehouses, walls and docks, but also by smaller structures such as bridges, bollards and capstans.
