Discover the inspiring women who have shaped Liverpool’s history on this walking tour. Led by Jean McEvoy, explore iconic sites and hidden gems. Limited edition series. Future dates available.
Discover the inspiring women who have shaped Liverpool’s history on this walking tour. Led by Jean McEvoy, explore iconic sites and hidden gems. Limited edition series. Future dates available.
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Liverpool Cathedral - Discover one of the last masterpieces by a renowned female sculptor of the modern era. Enjoy a tour of the Lady Chapel, where the famous stained-glass windows set the stage for learning about remarkable women depicted in the windows, who have significantly influenced Liverpool’s history and development.
Admission to the…
- Liverpool Cathedral - Discover one of the last masterpieces by a renowned female sculptor of the modern era. Enjoy a tour of the Lady Chapel, where the famous stained-glass windows set the stage for learning about remarkable women depicted in the windows, who have significantly influenced Liverpool’s history and development.
Admission to the Cathedral is included in the ticket price, with a suggested donation.
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Blackburne House - Learn about the important role this Grade II listed building has played in the education of girls and women, with some notable alumni.
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Rodney Street - Often referred to as the “Harley Street of the North,” hear about some of Rodney Street’s notable female residents.
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Everyman Theatre - Explore its history as Hope Hall and discover the bohemian atmosphere and political significance of this site, along with its connections to groundbreaking movements like the suffragettes.
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Mount Pleasant - With a rich history in medicine, learn about several Liverpool women and the challenges they overcame to influence the development of medicine, education, and health services at the turn of the last century.
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Pembroke Place - Known for giving the name to ‘Red Brick’ Universities, and with many distinguished female alumni, learn about several pioneering women, including a great philanthropist who successfully campaigned for women’s rights and family social issues in the early 1900s.
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Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King Liverpool - Visit Liverpool’s Catholic Cathedral to learn about the site’s history and its connections with the Nightingale nurses. Discover not only the tragic story but also the incredible work of a leading reformer of legislation supporting women and families in the 1800s.
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Lime Street - With its notorious reputation from the 19th century, learn about a lady who famously appears in several well-known Liverpool songs.
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William Brown Street. - Passing by the site of many notable women’s social and political union meetings of the early 1900s, arrive at the Walker Art Gallery. Here, learn about some of the fascinating women, including those still on display, who have helped make this publicly owned art gallery the national gallery of the North.
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St. George’s Hall - The tour concludes in the shadow of the Grade I listed St George’s Hall, where you will learn about its place in the history of the suffragist movement and the intriguing role this splendid Neoclassical building has had on modern-day cookery!

- Guided Tour
- Guided Tour
The Inspirational Women of Liverpool’s Past & Present walking tour is part of Liverpool Famous Walking Tours limited edition series.
Taking in many of Liverpool’s iconic sites along with locations often missed and overlooked, on this walking tour you will hear about the inspiring women who have had an influence on the history, heritage and culture of…
The Inspirational Women of Liverpool’s Past & Present walking tour is part of Liverpool Famous Walking Tours limited edition series.
Taking in many of Liverpool’s iconic sites along with locations often missed and overlooked, on this walking tour you will hear about the inspiring women who have had an influence on the history, heritage and culture of not just Liverpool, but the UK and beyond.
This easy paced 2 hour walking tour is ideal for single guests or groups and has many fantastic photo opportunities. This easy paced walking tour is ideal for single guests or groups and has many fantastic photo opportunities and visiting locations and spots often missed.
Future dates include 2024 dates for this tour- with 10.30am departure times: Fri Mar 8th / Sat Mar 9th / Sun April 21st /Thu May 16th / Sat June 22nd / Sun July 21st / Thu Aug 8th/ Sat Sept 14th. / Thu Oct 17th
- Easy walking tour -but please wear comfortable non-slip shoes as we will be passing through areas with uneven surface such as cobbles
- Locations are accessible for strollers/wheelchairs but please in mind you will be walking in a group and in busy areas at times, passing through areas with uneven surfaces such as cobbles
- Well behaved dogs welcome but please bear in mind you will be walking in a group and in busy areas at times.
- We recommend you have a bottle of water or a drink with you for the walk but ask where possible you use a reusable water bottle.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- And please don’t forget sunscreen on sunny days- even in the winter months !
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.