Celebrating the life of a renowned 19th Century Liverpool author and one of England’s first abolitionists.
A heritage walking tour around Liverpool City Centre celebrating the life of renowned writer and one of England’s first abolitionists, William Roscoe. In 1802 Roscoe wrote The Butterfly’s Ball and The Grasshopper’s Feast for his son, Robert. King George III liked it so much, he had the poem set to music. The walking tour will visit key parts of the city in relation to his work, including the former location of his father’s gardening business that inspired the 19-year-old to write the poem ‘Mount Pleasant,’ and the Walker Art Gallery that now houses his former collection of Italian art.
The tour begins at the Catholic Cathedral, Hope Street and will last around 2 hours.
The tour will finish at the Nelson monument, Exchange Flags.
William Roscoe Esquire Walking Tours commence at 10.30am on the following dates in 2021:
Sunday 5th September – 10:30 am
Sunday 3rd October – 10:30 am
Sunday 7th November – 10:30 am
Sunday 5th December – 10:30 am