Ceiling of Liverpool’s St George’s Hall Undergoes Restoration

A historic restoration project is set to begin on the beautiful ceiling of Liverpool’s St George’s Hall. Museums and Heritage Advisor reports that for the first time in over 70 years, the ornate ceiling will be inspected and restored. A team of experts will assess the condition of the plasterwork, remove flaking paint, and carry out necessary repair work.

The interior barrel-vaulted ceiling is at a height of 82ft, and measures 72ft in width. The restoration scheme is expected to take around two months, and cost £250,000. The funding is provided by Liverpool City Council.

Cabinet Member for Culture and Visitor Economy, Councillor Harry Doyle commented: “With any building of this age, it’s inevitable areas are going to need a facelift or renovation work, and it’s imperative we take action as soon as possible to remedy the issues and ensure the Hall is in impeccable condition.”

Head of Heritage, Development and Preservation, Alan Smith, said: “I’ve spent a huge amount of time over the past decade transforming St George’s Hall into a major event space and wedding venue – and quite simply, people come to the venue because of how it looks.”

He added: “I’m biased, but there really isn’t anything out there that compares to what we have on offer, and as a result we can’t ignore it when restoration work needs to take place.”

The BBC reports that the Grade I listed building was opened in 1854, and is now a key cultural venue for Liverpool. It has also been featured in several TV shows and films over the years, most recently in the latest Batman film as Gotham City Hall. Previously, episodes of Peaky Blinders and scenes from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them have filmed there.

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