The Bluecoat, Arts centre in central Liverpool, England.
The Bluecoat is a Georgian-style building in central Liverpool with symmetrical wings and a central courtyard. It houses galleries, artist studios, a café, and retail spaces arranged across multiple levels and outdoor areas.
The building was founded in 1716 as a charity school for disadvantaged children. After suffering damage during World War II, it underwent restoration and reopened as an arts centre in 2008.
The name comes from the traditional blue coats worn by pupils in the original charity school. Today, artists and visitors gather here to experience and create contemporary work in these historic spaces.
The building has regular opening hours and multiple entrances that make it easy to explore the different levels and galleries. The central courtyard provides an open space to move between indoor and outdoor areas.
The building is the oldest surviving structure in central Liverpool and preserves original architectural elements from the early 1700s. These early details remain visible in the façades and interior layouts, showing the craftsmanship of that era.
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