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Date of photo: 2014	© Copyright Stephen Richards and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence
The Eastham Ferry was situated on Ferry Road and built in the 1840s, originally opening as the Stanley Arms and built and named for Thomas Stanley who operated the paddle steamer ferry service on the River Mersey between Eastham and Liverpool. This grade-II listed building has been closed since the end of 2019.
Listed building details:
Public House. 1847. Stucco, possibly on stone, hipped slate roof. 3 storeys, 5 bays. Windows have architraves and are sashed with glazing bars, that to 2nd bay altered, with mid C20 stained glass window. 2nd floor windows have round-arch spandrels. Entrance has architrave and flanking flat pilasters, overlight with glazing bars and paired 3- panel doors; C20 canvas canopy. 7 large stacks. C20 terrace and wrought iron overthrow to gate to right-hand end. Interior has some old features, including fireplaces.
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