• St James Gardens - Discover a Late Georgian / Victorian Cemetery through an engaging tour that delves into the social history of Liverpool and the lives of prominent industrialists and visionaries of the era.

Learn about the diplomatic incident sparked by the murder of an American sea captain, which occurred before the American Civil War.

Explore the stories of Liverpool’s slave traders interred in the cemetery. Charles Goore is notably infamous for his brutal methods in transporting slaves across the Atlantic. Additionally, learn about George Drinkwater, a slave owner who resided at 65 Rodney Street.

Sir William Brown amassed his wealth as a cotton trader and later ventured into merchant banking, establishing Brown and Shipley, a company that remains operational today. Brown also generously contributed £40,000 (£4 Million in today’s currency) for the construction of the splendid Library.

William Huskisson, the most renowned resident of the cemetery, is remembered as the first railway casualty.

• Guidance from a professional tour guide

• Gratuities

Experience an unforgettable and essential tour as you discover Liverpool – once the second city of the Empire and its global influence.

Liverpool experienced significant growth during the late Georgian and Victorian eras. The affluent residents began relocating from the crowded riverfront to elegant Georgian terraces. Among these grand homes were court dwellings (or slum housing) squeezed into any available space, marking the early instances of social housing.

With church graveyards reaching capacity and no nearby cemetery, a new burial ground was needed.

A depleted stone quarry was transformed into a communal resting place where both the wealthy and the impoverished from Liverpool’s growing population were interred together.

Explore the final resting places of Slavers, Pirates, Plantation Owners, and affluent Merchants.

Enhance your visit by creating your own artwork with wax rubbings taken directly from the stone monuments and memorials.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.