Library
The Society’s reference library is housed at the Liverpool Record Office, and is available for consultation by members of the Society and the public.
Within the library there is a wide range of books and journals, built up over many years. There is a complete set of Transactions of the Society. There are also transactions of other historical societies – local, national and worldwide. Suggestions by members for additions to stock are welcome.
The contents of the library have been added to the Record Office catalogue A Liverpool Library card is required for access to the contents of the library. Back copies of transactions of non-local societies are in closed access storage areas and advance notice of visits is required.
Liverpool Central Library
3rd Floor, William Brown Street
Liverpool L3 8EW
Telephone: 44 (0)151 233 3069
http://liverpool.gov.uk/libraries/archives-family-history/
Star Chamber, Leasowe CastleLeasowe Castle is thought to have been built in about 1593 by Ferdinando, 5th earl of Derby. After the demolition of the old Exchequer Buildings at Westminster in 1836 some of the oak panelling from Star Chamber was used to panel the room shown in the photograph .