Hallo,
on a recent visit to Liverpool I enjoyed a tour of Liverpool Cathedral and noticed a classical building near the entrance. I think it is call "The Oratory". I would like to know more about this building, but could not find it in my guide book. Can you please help?
Gunter
Berlin
Germany
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In September 1827, at the ceremony to lay the foundation stone of the Oratory, Jonathan Brooks , the Rector of Liverpool said:
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Regards
Rob Ainsworth
Programme Secretary & Web Administrator
Liverpool History Society