For 11 months of the year the amazing tiled floor in Liverpool’s St. George’s Hall is covered up.
A removable floor is used to protect the tiles from damage and wear whilst allowing dancing and other events in the vast Great Hall. It always proves hugely popular with visitors when, every August, the covering is removed.
The stunning mosaic which is revealed consists of over 30,000 tiles. They were hand crafted at the famous Minton factory in Stoke-on-Trent. The mosaic was designed by architect Sir Charles Cockerell - as were most of the Hall’s spectacular interiors.
This year, for the first time since St. George’s Hall was reopened in 2007 following the lengthy £23 million restoration, there were opportunities for visitors to walk on the fabulous Minton tiles.
At its reopening, Prince Charles described the Hall as the finest neo-classical building in Europe. It should certainly be on every Liverpool visitor’s ‘must see’ list. There is plenty to admire apart from the Great Hall mosaic but an August visit would prove especially rewarding.
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| inside the Great Hall (also known as the Concert Hall) |
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| the Royal Arms |
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| Liverpool's city coat of arms |
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| the world famous Liver bird - the symbol of the city of Liverpool |
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| classical figures surround the various crests |
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| stunning design and detail in Minton |
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| the south entrance at night |
Further reading
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_George%27s_Hall,_Liverpool
http://liverpoolcityhalls.co.uk/st-georges-hall
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