The gardens at Bishop's Lodge Liverpool are usually open each Thursday, and free of charge, to be enjoyed at leisure by community members, groups and organisations. Updates will be made on this page with further details of events and pictures of the garden as the seasons change. Further information and updates can also be found on Twitter at .Groups of 6 people or more are asked to
book in prior to their arrival.(Please note we are unable to offer kitchen and toilet facilities - apologies for any inconvenience) Local bus routes include 75, 78, 81, 89, 174Cycle routes 56 & 62 are close by.
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Bishop’s Lodge (History).The Bishop of Liverpool originally resided in the Bishop’s Palace which still stands at 19 Abercromby Square. Bishops residing there included J.C. Ryle, the first Bishop of Liverpool, and Francis Chavasse whose son Noel Chavasse was the only man to win the Victoria Cross for gallantry twice during the 1st World War.The current Bishop’s Lodge was originally called Baycliff, a name which remains on the gate posts at the main entrance. It was built between 1869 and 1871 and bought by the Church Commissioners in 1948. During the 2nd World War, Baycliff was requisitioned by the Government and used as a service hospital. The base and fixings for a flagpole are still visible amongst the holly bushes, between the main garden and the neighbouring property, perhaps serving as a reminder of those times. Previous inhabitants of Baycliff included Laura Thornley; granddaughter of William Roscoe.Bishops who have resided at Bishop’s Lodge include:Bishop Clifford Martin (1944 - 1966)Bishop Stuart Blanch (1966 – 1975)Bishop David Sheppard (1975 – 1997)Bishop James Jones (1998 – 2013)Bishop Paul Bayes (2014 – present day)Notable features of the building include French Gothic caps on the columns to the front porch (all of which differ, in the High Victorian manner), the Caernarvon arch to the windows, and the chapel’s towering red brick chimney stack of the Wealden type. The chapel was built as an extension to provide a family room in 1881.From various sources including http://gatsoc.atwebpages.com/history/walks/page118.html
