This part of the Brown Shipley website marks the 200th anniversary of William Brown's arrival in Liverpool, his foundation there in 1810 of a merchant house (that became Brown Shipley) and his later donation of Liverpool's free public Library to its City and people in 1860.
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Read more about William Brown and the early history of Brown Shipley |
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Browse the gallery of paintings and original sketches from 19th century Liverpool |
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View up and coming bicentenary celebrations and event |
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