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PLACENAME: Stochestede (first mentioned 1086 in the Domesday Book). Toki's landing place. From Old Scandinavian personal name Toki and Old Norse stoo. Toxteth was made into a hunting park for King John in 1204. Tokestath 1212.
Toxteth Ancient Chapel (1774) reuses masonry from a building of 1604-1618, which was licensed as a Presbyterian chapel in 1672. The building is of local sandstone and contains internal galleries. It was built to serve the then rural area. Image courtesy of Liverpool Record Office. 
Toxteth Dock (1882-8) and Harrington Dock (1875-83) replaced early 19th century predecessors. Associated buildings include the Toxteth Hydraulic Power Centre, Forge and the Customs Depot. There is now housing on the site of the former Toxteh Dock. 
Coleman's Fireproof Depository (1900), a warehouse with red and white ceramic lettering. Back to the top | Back up to Central Liverpool | Back up to Merseyside |
