University of Liverpool is based on a single urban campus in central Liverpool, Merseyside. The university has several accolades to its name and has produced nine Nobel Prize winners. In the late 1800s, the world’s first public radio transmission came from the university, and the first surgical X-ray in the country was undertaken here. University of Liverpool sits close to Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, Victoria Gallery and Museum and Lutyens Crypt. It is a short walk from city centre attractions.
The main university campus is divided into three faculties, including the Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering and Health and Life Sciences. If planning on researching information while in the city, there are 69 lecture theatres and 114 contemporary research facilities. Surrounding the university campus is Abercromby Square. The picturesque gardens look onto Oxford Street to the north and Cambridge Street to the south. It’s a tranquil area in which to read a book or take a walk. Close by, lies the unique, circular Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. Construction began on the cathedral in 1962, taking five years to complete. Today it stands as one of Liverpool’s many listed buildings. Explore the 13 chapels around its perimeter and admire the flying buttresses which give the cathedral its “tent like” appearance. The cathedral crypt is fascinating to see. Known as Lutyens Crypt, it is home to The Pontifical Hall, Chapel of Relics and The Treasury. The crypt hosts examinations for University of Liverpool students, plus a variety of exhibitions and the annual Liverpool Beer Festival.
Walking to the University of Liverpool is easy from the city centre and waterfront. From several major attractions, it can be reached within 30 minutes. Buses operate to Brownlow Hill and Mount Pleasant on the perimeter. Liverpool Lime Street Train Station is 15 minutes’ walk. The city operates a bike share scheme, those opting to travel via bicycle will find the streets easy to navigate. Taxi and Uber are available.
Originally, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral was to be based on a design by Sir Edwin Lutyens. The architectural style was to rival that of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral located nearby. However, following the Second World War, it was decided that Lutyens monumental design would prove too costly, it was abandoned with just the crypt completed. The present cathedral was designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd. Its contemporary design and abundant treasures attract Catholic worshippers from all over the world.