Liverpool Memories: Photographs of Local People, Places and Events from the 1940s, 50s and 60s - by True North I don’t know of anything that exactly fits your needs, but the book Georgian Liverpool might include something of interest. It was written in 1797 and covers a lot of the life of the port, though it focuses on the sights of the town. That might help with your school and alms house research.

Recommended Reading: books about Liverpool history

Billed as the ultimate insider’s guide, prepare to be surprised by your own city. Part of the 111 Places/111 Shops series, this fully illustrated homage promises an eye-opening account of the bars, bakehouses, parks and panoramic views, which encompass the Liverpool lifestyle.The First World War claimed over 995,000 British lives, and its legacy continues to be remembered today.

History of Liverpool: the centre of Merseyside • Historic History of Liverpool: the centre of Merseyside • Historic

The expanding town was rapidly proving its independence from other influences nearby. In 1704 Liverpool was first made into a parish, for the first time separate from Walton-on-the-Hill under whose auspices it had been since it was founded. St Peter’s Church was duly built in 1699 in the orchard on the south side of Church Street. At this time this was the edge of Liverpool; Bold Street did not yet exist, and the area was open countryside. It gives details that cannot be found in other publications, and provides the researcher, historian, or simply interested reader an exciting and informative insight into the place and its people.

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The books here are ones I think give the greatest amount of information, don’t overlap too much with other books, and are a really good read. And if you want a cathedral we’ve got one to spare …” The Roman Catholic Cathedral was consecrated in 1967 with the Anglican Cathedral reaching completion in 1978. Walking on Water Street: A Stroll Along the Original Shoreline of the River Mersey - by Graham Jones