The Cunard Building, completed in 1917, is a Grade II* listed landmark on Liverpool’s Pier Head and one of the city’s celebrated “Three Graces.” Designed by William Edward Willink and Philip Coldwell Thicknesse, its elegant blend of Italian Renaissance and Greek Revival styles was inspired by the grand palaces of Renaissance Italy. Built as the headquarters of the Cunard Line, it once oversaw the company’s transatlantic passenger services, with opulent offices and departure facilities that reflected the luxury of its ocean liners. From here, voyages connected Liverpool to New York and beyond, cementing the city’s role in global maritime trade. The building also played a part in wartime service, as Cunard ships were requisitioned during both World Wars. Today, owned by Liverpool City Council, it houses offices, public services, and the British Music Experience, while remaining a powerful symbol of the city’s seafaring heritage and architectural grandeur.
Liverpool United KingdomThe Cunard Building is located on Water Street at Liverpool’s Pier Head, with the postcode L3 1AH, forming the central link among the city’s world-renowned Three Graces that line the River Mersey waterfront. This architectural landmark is a short walk from James Street station and directly adjacent to the Royal Liver Building and the Port of Liverpool Building. The British Music Experience museum is housed on its lower floor, while the Beatles Statue, Mersey Ferry terminal, and Museum of Liverpool are only moments away. Visitors can explore vibrant public spaces nearby, including the Albert Dock with its Maritime Museum, waterfront restaurants, and event venues, all set within Liverpool’s historic heart and popular riverfront promenade.
Museum of Liverpool
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Merseyside Maritime Museum
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International Slavery Museum
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World Museum
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The Beatles Story Museum
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British Music Experience
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Western Approaches Museum
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Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
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The Hardmans’ House
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Sudley House
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Liverpool Beatles Museum
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Victoria Gallery & Museum
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Liverpool Empire Theatre
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Everyman Theatre
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Liverpool Playhouse Theatre
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Royal Court Theatre Liverpool
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Unity Theatre
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Epstein Theatre
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Tate Liverpool
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Walker Art Gallery
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Open Eye Gallery Liverpool
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Bluecoat
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FACT Liverpool
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Royal Albert Dock Liverpool
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The Beatles Pier Head Statue
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Anfield Stadium
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Goodison Park
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Liverpool Cathedral
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King
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St George’s Hall
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Royal Liver Building
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Port of Liverpool Building
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Radio City Tower
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Sefton Park
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Croxteth Hall & Country Park
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Strawberry Field
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Penny Lane
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Wellington’s Column
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Queen Victoria Monument
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Nelson Monument
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Hillsborough Memorial
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Titanic Memorial
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John Lennon Peace Monument
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Captain Frederic John Walker Monument
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Blitz Memorial
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Stanley Park
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Calderstones Park
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Princes Park
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Croxteth Hall and Country Park
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Otterspool Park and Promenade
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