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Arts and crafts in Merseyside

(including Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St. Helens and Wirral) is in the North West of England. It has a population of around 1,380,000 and covers approximately 65,000 hectares. Here is a list of nearby or neighbouring counties: Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire

County flag of MerseysideMerseyside is named after the River Mersey and contains the boroughs of St Helens, Wirral, Knowsley, Sefton and Liverpool, which is one of the largest cities in Britain. Once part of Lancashire, Liverpool grew to become by the nineteenth century one of the worlds major ports, through which passed much of the raw materials and finished products of the industrial revolution. Innovations including skyscrapers, railways, trams, department stores, lending libraries and public art galleries were pioneered in Liverpool and the city contains thousands of listed buildings, such as the iconic Royal Liver Building. Although most historical architecture in Liverpool dates from during and after the 18th century, some earlier buildings survive such as Speke Hall, a timber framed Tudor house built during the 16th century and later restored. Today visitors to Speke Hall can appreciate its beautiful contrast of period and later arts and crafts features, as well as enjoying a walk though the picturesque gardens of the estate on the banks of the River Mersey. Performing arts venues in Merseyside include the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Southport Theatre, the Everyman and the Playhouse in Liverpool, the Theatre Royal in St Helens and the Little Theatre in Birkenhead.

There are many sculptures on public display across Liverpool and only London has more galleries and museums. The Walker Art Gallery has paintings by artists including Rembrandt, Degas, David Hockney and a large collection of Pre-Raphaelite art. The Tate has thousands of exhibits by renowned British and international artists, including modern and contemporary works as well as paintings dating back to the 1500s. Liverpool is famous for its influence on contemporary world culture, particularly in popular music having produced world famous bands such as the Beatles and in sport, being home to Liverpool and Everton football clubs. Famous people born in the city include the artist George Stubbs, known for his paintings of horses, and Frank Hornby, who invented internationally popular toys such as Meccano, Dinky Toys and Hornby Model Railways. The Albert Dock in Liverpool was built during the 19th century and though its commercial status declined during the 20th century, the area now houses many popular visitor attractions, such as the Merseyside Maritime Museum and the Museum of Liverpool. Millions of people visit the Waterfront each year and the historic dock complex and warehouses contributed towards Liverpool being awarded in 2004 the status of UNESCO World Heritage Maritime Mercantile City. Other attractions in Merseyside include Sudley House in Liverpool, Crosby Beach, Calderstones Park in Liverpool and Hesketh Park in Southport.

JEM Arts

JEM Arts

Liverpool, Merseyside

Julie Emily McDowell has been painting for over 10 years, what began as a hobby has transformed ...

Dolls With Claws

Dolls With Claws

Liverpool, Merseyside

All of our Art Work is made to a high quality standard using the best of materials available. ...

Especially For You Jewellery

Especially For You Jewellery

Southport, Merseyside

I am passionate about handmade products. I have loads of pierced earrings already created, ...

Toboo jewellery

Toboo jewellery

Wirral, Merseyside

I make my own jewellery by hand, using all different beads, healing stones , sea pearls, ...

Bev Heaton Designs

Bev Heaton Designs

St Helens, Merseyside

I make and customise bags with different decorations including silk flowers, bows, beads ...

Wood Cherish

Wood Cherish

Formby, Merseyside

Handmade Wooden Furniture. Beautifully crafted stools, benches, coffee tables and home ...

THE CANDLE CLUB

THE CANDLE CLUB

Liverpool, Merseyside

The Candle Club offer a wide range of Inspired Fragrance Luxury hand poured Candles, ...

Rach Elizabeth Artist

Rach Elizabeth Artist

Liverpool, Merseyside

Hello and welcome! My name is Rachel, I live in Liverpool and am a self taught fine ...

Personalised Wax Melt Gift Boxes

Personalised Wax Melt Gift Boxes

St Helens, Merseyside

Personalised Christmas Wax Melt Gift Box Individually scented fine fragrance wax melts. ...

The Vintage Bead Jewellery Store

The Vintage Bead Jewellery Store

Prenton, Merseyside

I source and upcycle vintage beads and jewellery, creating colourful and stylish modern ...

Wax Melt Fest

Wax Melt Fest

Wirral, Merseyside

My name is Chris and I am the proud owner of WaxMeltFest making home fragrances. Every ...

East St

East St

Liverpool, Merseyside

We are a relatively new business incorporating concrete crafts and candle making. We ...

JayJay Crafts

JayJay Crafts

Liverpool, Merseyside

I am an avid crafter and make various wool and fabric handcrafted items. These range ...

Bespoke With Love

Bespoke With Love

Liverpool, Merseyside

I handmade heritage kilts, and a beautiful range of tartan and tweed capes, jackets and ...

Artisan Aroma

Artisan Aroma

Liverpool, Merseyside

Who are we? Introducing Artisan Aroma Candles. We are based in Liverpool in the UK and ...

Anchorhaven Crystals and Cards

Anchorhaven Crystals and Cards

Birkenhead, Merseyside

Anchorhaven crystals and cards is a crystal shop based in Birkenhead on the Wirral Peninsula. ...

Cheshire Candle Company Ltd

Cheshire Candle Company Ltd

Wirral, Merseyside

We just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE home fragrancing here at the Cheshire Candle Company Ltd Our ...

Brushworks Design

Brushworks Design

Liverpool, Merseyside

I have been a professional designer for over 30 years but now I have set up on my own ...

Sophie Kate Creations

Sophie Kate Creations

Liverpool, Merseyside

Welcome to Sophie-Kate Creations, This shop offers unique, quality designed, stylish ...

Twisted Cinnamon

Twisted Cinnamon

Heswall, Merseyside

At Twisted Cinnamon we make handmade sculptural candles and wax melts. We are based on ...

By Maggie Naturally

By Maggie Naturally

Liverpool, Merseyside

Maggie Pearson is a textile artist living and working in Liverpool. Each of her unique ...

Organic Vegan Friendly Wax Melts

Organic Vegan Friendly Wax Melts

Liverpool, Merseyside

We make beautiful organic wax melts and bath bomb melts. All our products are vegan friendly ...

ArtDK18

ArtDK18

Liverpool, Merseyside

Me and my best friend are creating canvas’s that are bespoke to your choice down to colour, ...

Handmade with love by heather x

Handmade with love by heather x

Liverpool, Merseyside

I mainly make children and baby clothes and accessories but i will use a go at most crafts. ...

Kingsaucy

Kingsaucy

Liverpool, Merseyside

Primarily a jewellery business. I mostly make earrings and necklaces. I also make hair ...

Darling Dollies Crafts

Darling Dollies Crafts

Newton le Willows, Merseyside

Our inspiration comes from our love of crafts, magical creatures, and helping those struggling ...

Darkel Frider

Darkel Frider

Winwick, Merseyside

Darkel Frider (jtde) uk Hello all, thank you for taking an interest. Currently running ...

Pennys Wildlife Prints

Pennys Wildlife Prints

Liverpool, Merseyside

Pennys Wildlife Prints was started in Liverpool by me! Penny Wellman, a British Zoologist, ...

The Wreath Diva

The Wreath Diva

Rainhill, Merseyside

Our wreaths are large, resplendent and unique. Wreaths are 30cm to 75cm, but we can go ...

The Blaffy Bear Company

The Blaffy Bear Company

Liverpool, Merseyside

The Blaffy Bear Co was founded in 2018 and produces highly scented soy wax products including ...

Hearts and Bones

Hearts and Bones

Windle St Helens, Merseyside

Love and attention to detail is what Hearts and Bones Dog Bandanas is all about. It was ...

The Arty Nurse

The Arty Nurse

Liverpool, Merseyside

I am a single mother who works full time as a research nurse. At my time in the hospitals, ...

RIOT

RIOT

Southport, Merseyside

Handmade seasonal gifts and decorations. Many made from foraged and recycled materials ...

Fyfes Emporium

Fyfes Emporium

Liverpool, Merseyside

Hello! I’m Emma, I have a background in art and stumbled across pyrography by accident. ...

Lilys Bespoke Candles

Lilys Bespoke Candles

Liverpool, Merseyside

We understand that not everybody likes the same smells when it comes to Scented products, ...

Felt Moon

Felt Moon

Wirral, Merseyside

Browse our shop for that perfect gift idea for your loved one, a special friend, your ...

Vegan Fair Port Sunlight LABL Anchorhaven

Vegan Fair Port Sunlight LABL Anchorhaven

Birkenhead, Merseyside

Anchorhaven crystals and cards are attending our first ever Vegan focused event. We will ...

Anchorhaven Pop Up Crystal Shop Wirral

Anchorhaven Pop Up Crystal Shop Wirral

Birkenhead, Merseyside

We completed our very first crystal pop up shop at Soul Kraft Community shop in Rock ...

One day event Crystals Jewellery and New Age Gifts

One day event Crystals Jewellery and New Age Gifts

Birkenhead, Merseyside

Soul Kraft community shop are hosting a pop up shop on Saturday 18th August from 10am ...

Wreaths are not just for Christmas

Exhibitor

Rainhill, Merseyside

I spent over 20 years living in the USA [my husband is a Texan] and work took us off ...

Artisan Craft and Gift Fair comes to Gordale

Artisan Craft and Gift Fair comes to Gordale

Southport, Merseyside

Not long to go now till we get underway with our 2020 events, with our first trip of ...

University of Bolton Event

Organiser

Southport, Merseyside

We are holding a Christmas Craft and Gift Extravaganza at the University of Bolton Stadium ...

Handmade semi precious healing stones bracelets

Handmade semi precious healing stones bracelets

Wirral, Merseyside

Semi-precious healing stones and crystals such as quarts, amethyst and opals have been ...

Toboo jewellery handmade just for you

Toboo jewellery handmade just for you

Wirral, Merseyside

Beautiful, handmade jewellery made for all occasions, you can choose your colour selection ...

May Bank Holiday Event

May Bank Holiday Event

Southport, Merseyside

Bank Holiday Weekend 4th - 6th May we are holding a Craft Gift and Family Day at Capesthorne ...

Haydock Park Event

Haydock Park Event

Southport, Merseyside

We have had a good start to the season with lots of Bookings coming in for our Events. ...

Start of 2019 Events for Creative Crafts

Organiser

Southport, Merseyside

Its the start of our season and its great that we already have some events that are fully ...

New Collection Flower Power

New Collection Flower Power

St Helens, Merseyside

Ive just finished customising my next collection of bags. I have used flowers, ribbons, ...

Happy New Year from Beverley at Bev Heaton Designs

Happy New Year from Beverley at Bev Heaton Designs

St Helens, Merseyside

I only started my new business in October 2018 so its still in its early stages. However ...

Bev Heaton Designs

Bev Heaton Designs

St Helens, Merseyside

Just finished a weekend at Rivendell/Notcutts Garden Centre , Widnes with Creative Crafts ...

Bev Heaton Designs

Bev Heaton Designs

St Helens, Merseyside

Hi Everybody I have been working hard since April,2018 setting up my new business Bev ...

Getting arty

Supplier

Liverpool, Merseyside

So me an Kelly thought we would play with some colours and create some beautiful pieces, ...

Getting arty

Getting arty

Liverpool, Merseyside

So me an Kelly thought we would play with some colours and create some beautiful pieces, ...

First exhibitions

First exhibitions

Liverpool, Merseyside

Hello everyone! Welcome, I’m Rachel, I’m a self taught wildlife artist. I have recently ...

Venue Cymru Llandudno

Organiser

Southport, Merseyside

We still have a few places available for this weekend at Venue Cymru. The dates are 7th ...

Order your beautiful bracelets now

Exhibitor

Prenton, Merseyside

Beautiful hand made Sterling Silver bead bracelets, earrings, rings and necklaces made ...


James Brian Jacques

(Born 1939 in Liverpool in Merseyside), Fiction

A write of childrens novels in the Redwall series among others. Many of the characters in his books where based on the people that Jacques had met.

Philip Wilson Steer

(Born 1860 in Birkenhead in Merseyside), Painting

Philip Wilson Steer, British artist, was influential in the growth of Impressionist art in Britain.

Walter Crane

(Born 1845 in Liverpool in Merseyside), Fiction, Illustration, Painting, Pottery and ceramics, Textiles

A prolific artist who worked with pottery, stained glass, illustration and more. He was well know as an author of childrens books. He was both a disciple and friend to William Morris.

Alfred William Hunt

(Born 1830 in Liverpool in Merseyside), Painting,Poetry

Winner of the Newdigate prize for poetry back in 1851, Alfred William Hunt was an accomplished painter in both oils and water colours.

Arthur Hugh Clough

(Born 1819 in Liverpool in Merseyside), Poetry

Clough wrote the novel Amours de Voyage, poems and satire.

George Stubbs

(Born 1724 in Liverpool in Merseyside), Illustration, Painting

Stubbs was the son of a Currier and became famous for his paintings of horses.