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Gwalia
Gwalia in a state of disrepair
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General information
Town or cityLiverpool
CountryEngland
Construction started1851
Completed1854; 170 years ago (1854)
ClientJoseph Edwards

Gwalia in Liverpool, England is a Grade II listed building.[1] It was built between 1851 and 1854 and was formerly known as Sandfield Tower.

History

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The building was built for Joseph Edwards, a merchant who traded with South America, from 1857.[2] Over the years, the building changed hands several times until it was bought by the Church of Christ, Scientists of the Fourth. The building has been disused since the 1980s.[3]

The building is in a bad state of repair and Liverpool City Council has been in discussions with its owners since 2004 to take action on its state, threatening them with a compulsory purchase order.[4] The owners, Quirefast, claimed in 2016 that they were speaking with potential buyers who were interested in converting the buildings to apartments. As of late 2023, the building remains in a poor state.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Gwalia". Historic England. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  2. ^ Mulligan, Andy (30 May 2021). "Unforgettable images from the glorious era of Liverpool's treasure are now devastated". London News Time. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  3. ^ a b Weston, Alan (7 June 2020). "Sorry state of West Derby mansion house as it falls into decay". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  4. ^ Murphy, Liam (26 January 2016). "Liverpool council set to force restoration of neglected historic building". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 25 July 2021.