Liverpool Anglican Cathedral

The Liverpool skyline is dominated by two cathedrals. The Anglican cathedral designed by Giles Gilbert Scott eclipses the modern design of the Catholic cathedral a short distance away. This may be partly due to its position on St James’ Mount which overlooks the city and the river Mersey. Perhaps also the Gothic revival style of the building plus the fact that it is the largest Cathedral in Britain assures its dominance of the skyline.

During the early 1970s and 1980s the cathedral was surrounded by urban dereliction.

Today the landscape around the cathedral has completely changed following various regeneration schemes.

For me the relationship of Scotts iconic design with the old Liverpool captured here had a special resonance which has now disappeared.