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BLACKBURNE HOUSE - OUR BUILDING
THE HISTORY OF OUR BUILDING
Blackburne House is a stunning Grade II-listed building, situated on Hope Street in Liverpool’s famous Georgian Quarter. Hope Street was voted Britain’s Best Street in 2012 and it’s little wonder; it’s a strikingly beautiful area, boasting two cathedrals and some of the best restaurants in town, not to mention a lively arts scene and independent retailers. You can read more about Hope Street here.
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The building has a deep-rooted history in providing education to women and girls – dating as far back as the mid-1800s as the first girl's school in the country – with some well-known faces passing through its doors, including former MP Edwina Currie, actress Tina Malone and journalist Gillian Reynolds, who was awarded an MBE in 1999 for her services to broadcasting.
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The Liverpool Institute High School for Girls, as Blackburne House was formerly known, closed its doors in 1986 and the building remained unused until 1992. We reopened the doors to a totally transformed Blackburne House in 1994, following an extensive programme of regeneration.
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Today, the building retains much of its original charm, whilst a suite of new facilities ensure it is comfortable and accessible for students and visitors alike.
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You can read more about the history of Blackburne House here.
BLACKBURNE HOUSE OLD GIRLS NETWORK
If you're a former pupil of the Liverpool Institute for Girls you may like to connect with the Blackburne House School Old Girls Network.
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From reunions and coffee mornings to the sharing of stories and memories, the network provides an amazing opportunity to reminisce and connect with former pupils who now reside not just in the UK, but across the globe.
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The Blackburne House Group are proud to work in partnership with the network to preserve the history of the building and the archiving of school photographs, artefacts and memorabilia.
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For more details about the Blackburne House School Old Girls Network and how to join visit their website.
