For those who haven't read earlier posts ( you should be ashamed of yourselves!) several generations of Mellys lived in the square, and this particular house ( they occupied two at different unrelated times) is one of the few we have architectural plans of, and photographs of the interiors. While the photos are mid twentieth century, the furniture and furnishings are little changed from the nineteenth century heyday.
Work developing apace on several projects, more of which soon, but I realised today I'd never noticed the 'Melly House' sign on the corner building of the square before ( George Melly and family, see previous posts). As there was a lovely brief bit of sun I thought a photo might be in order!
For those who haven't read earlier posts ( you should be ashamed of yourselves!) several generations of Mellys lived in the square, and this particular house ( they occupied two at different unrelated times) is one of the few we have architectural plans of, and photographs of the interiors. While the photos are mid twentieth century, the furniture and furnishings are little changed from the nineteenth century heyday.
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Apologies to any grammar pedants out there. For some unknown reason Weebly seems to have taken against the apostrophe today, and is refusing to show any I type after I publish the post. I blame the gremlins but will endeavour to correct this when it lets me.
I'm extremely excited that some very generous people at the Athenaeum in Liverpool have agreed to help me locate some research materials. Its a beautiful place I attended a wedding at a few years ago and I'm truly delighted to be invited back. Thank you very much Athenaeum Library.
You know the expression 'can't see the wood for the trees'? Well at the weekend I noticed this online at the Merseyside Maritime Museum. Despite my numerous visits to the archives I have somehow missed the two large display cases RIGHT OUTSIDE THE DOOR I must have walked past, with exhibits from the Fraser Trenholm archive, and actual letters from Charles Prioleau and his wife (19 Abercromby Square). Hence my visit back there on Sunday.
Well worth a visit (second floor, by the lifts and special collections) if you get chance, with some great stuff on Liverpool and the American Civil War connections. Plus of course, all the other great stuff in the Museum! |
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