Church of St Luke, Liverpool, Anglican church in Liverpool, England
The Church of St Luke rises on Berry Street as a sandstone building with pointed arches and a corner tower reaching roughly 40 meters (133 feet) into the sky. The open interior reveals the load-bearing walls and window openings without a roof structure, while grass covers the former church floor.
Architect John Foster began construction in 1811 as an Anglican parish church for the growing neighborhood. During air raids in May 1941, German bombs destroyed the roof and much of the interior fittings beyond repair.
Local residents gather here for community events and open-air markets beneath the exposed stone walls. The roofless interior creates an unusual meeting point where history remains present in everyday life.
Access is through Berry Street with views into the interior through open doorways. Visitors can walk onto the grassed area and observe the stone structure from different angles.
A bronze sculpture by Éamonn O'Docherty commemorating the Irish Famine stands inside near the southern wall. The memorial draws visitors from both countries who come to honor the shared history.
Location: Liverpool
Inception: 1832
Architects: John Foster, Sr.
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 53.40170,-2.97520
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:28
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