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Tag Archives: Liverpool history

The Mystery of the Calderstones

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on June 24, 2017 by David HarrisonJune 24, 2017

The Calderstones, currently to be found at Calderstones Park in the suburbs of Liverpool, are displayed like a stone circle; a collection of six sandstone Neolithic stones, marked with modern graffiti and much older carvings. They do indeed offer a … Continue reading →

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Neo-classical Liverpool: The Oratory

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on July 9, 2016 by David HarrisonJuly 9, 2016

The Oratory in Liverpool is perched on the edge of what is now St James’ Gardens; a cemetery that was designed by John Foster Jnr. Foster also designed the Neo-classical Oratory in 1829 for the use of funeral services. After … Continue reading →

Posted in Freemasonry | Tagged Liverpool history, oratory, Symbolism | Leave a reply

Christopher Rawdon book update

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on January 20, 2016 by David HarrisonJanuary 20, 2016

The new biography I am writing on Liverpool based merchant and philanthropist Christopher Rawdon is on track, and new research is revealing new aspects of his life and that of his extended family. The Rawdon Briggs branch of the family … Continue reading →

Posted in Dr. David Harrison, History of Freemasonry, New, Papers, Articles, and Essays | Tagged christopher rawdon, Dr. David Harrison, Liverpool history | Leave a reply

The Masonic Window at St. John’s, Knotty Ash, Liverpool

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on January 18, 2016 by David HarrisonJanuary 18, 2016

St John’s Church in Knotty Ash, Liverpool, opened in 1836, and has a number of Masonic connections. It has a beautiful Masonic stained glass window and had support from local Freemasons. The church was also the burial place of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dr. David Harrison, Freemasonry, History of Freemasonry, New | Tagged Dr. David Harrison, history of freemasonry, knotty ash, knotty ash history, Liverpool history, st John's church | Leave a reply

Underground Liverpool part 2

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on January 16, 2016 by David HarrisonJanuary 18, 2016

Liverpool is a city full of architectural brilliance, from the Gothic splendour of the Anglican Cathedral to the industrial monument that is the Albert Dock. The suburbs of the city also have hidden gems, with large Victorian merchant houses, nineteenth century landscaped parks filled with unsuspecting glass … Continue reading →

Posted in Dr. David Harrison, Freemasonry, New | Tagged anfield, Dr. David Harrison, elm house, Liverpool, Liverpool history, st anthony's, st james' cemetery, underground liverpool | Leave a reply

Underground Liverpool

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on January 15, 2016 by David HarrisonJanuary 18, 2016

There are numerous tunnels and catacombs worth visiting in Liverpool, the city itself was built on top of sandstone, which has been quarried for centuries. The tunnels of Joseph Williamson are perhaps the most famous example of early nineteenth century … Continue reading →

Posted in Dr. David Harrison, Freemasonry, New, Papers, Articles, and Essays | Tagged Dr. David Harrison, Liverpool history, st john church knotty ash, underground liverpool, Williamson Tunnels, Woolton Hall | 1 Reply

Review by David Kinchen of The Liverpool Masonic Rebellion and the Wigan Grand Lodge

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on December 5, 2015 by David HarrisonApril 22, 2021
The Liverpool Masonic Rebellion and the Wigan Grand Lodge

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season … Continue reading →

Posted in Books by Dr. David Harrison | Tagged Dr. David Harrison, Freemasonry, Liverpool history, Liverpool Masonic Hall, Liverpool Masonic rebellion | Leave a reply

The Forgotten Philanthropist: The Life of Christopher Rawdon

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on November 28, 2015 by David HarrisonNovember 28, 2015

Writing history is something of a passion, and for the past fifteen years or so I have been writing exclusively on Masonic history. More recently however, I have been tackling a biography on nineteenth century Liverpool cotton merchant and philanthropist … Continue reading →

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Christopher Rawdon: Liverpool Merchant and Philanthropist

Dr. David Harrison avatarPosted on October 6, 2015 by David HarrisonOctober 6, 2015

Christopher Rawdon was a cotton merchant who resided in Anfield, Liverpool, in the early nineteenth century. His father, also called Christopher, who had resided in Charlestown, Yorkshire, had a connection with Liverpool through his cotton business, and his three sons; … Continue reading →

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Dr. David HarrisonDr David Harrison is a Masonic historian and leading academic expert on the study of Freemasonry. He has lectured at the University of Liverpool and Hope University, and has worked as an archaeologist, specializing in industrial archaeology in England.


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