Alternative Names Prince Rupert's Tower
Nation England
County Lancashire
Location Brow Side Gardens, Everton Brow Everton, Liverpool
Map location exact or closely approximate
Year opened 1787
Year closed unknown
Century of Operation 1700-1799, 1800-1899
Building Type Lock-Up
Remarks Prince Rupert's Tower was originally built as a lock-up and is a grade II-listed building. The site on which it was built was used by Prince Rupert his army as a camp site in 1644 during preparations for the Siege of Liverpool, a battle which formed part of the English Civil War. Hence the lock-up became known locally as Prince Rupert's Tower. The date at which it fell out of use is unknown. However, in the 20th century it acquired a new purpose as an icon for Everton Football Club. The lock-up has featured on the Club's crest since 1938. In 1978, the lock-up was first used on the Everton F.C's player kit. The building was repaired in 1997 through a £15000 donation from Everton F.C. It is currently owned by Liverpool County Council.
'1787. Red sandstone building in form of a round drum with conical roof. Now in public garden.'
Historic England, National Heritage List for England, 'Former Lock Up, Liverpool', LEN 1062539
Wikimedia Commons User:Rodhullandemu
Nsno1878 at English Wikipedia [Public domain], via Wikimedia CommonsDescription: Grade II listed former overnight lockup for drunks. Behind are Shaw Street and beyond, Liverpool Waterfront buildings.
Photo by: Wikimedia Commons User:Rodhullandemu
Description: Everton FC Badge at Goodison Park featuring Prince Rupert's Tower
Photo by: Nsno1878 at English Wikipedia [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Archive name: Liverpool Record Office
Catalogue ref: 352 PSP/92/2/1
Collection: Photographs and small prints: Prisons
Description: View of lock-up on Everton Brow, Netherfield Road South.
Dates: 21 May 1986
Archive name: Liverpool Record Office
Catalogue ref: 352 PSP/111/2034/1
Collection: Photographs and small prints: Streets and districts: Shaw Street
Description: View of Shaw Street, L6, showing fields on the right through which the street was cut about 1830. In the centre is Everton Round House or Lock-Up.
Dates: c.1790
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2 Comments
John
Readers can find out more about this prison tower and it’s role in the civil war from the History of Liverpool website:
http://historyofliverpool.com/siege-liverpool/
Rosalind Crone
Thanks for the link!