St. Peter's Church during demolition. The tower still stands with the rest of the church in ruins.

The ornamental gardens to the side are littered with workmens' huts and rubble.

Comptons Hotel on Church Street (now Marks and Spencer) can be seen in the background to the right.

(The original picture has faded to an overall greyish cast, obscuring detail, this has been enhanced as much as possible).
 

 Records and History courtesy of Liverpool Record Office, Liverpool Libraries. Visit Liverpool Libraries online catalogues at http://archive.liverpool.gov.uk