AbdullAh Quilliam Society
1-6 Brougham Terrace, Liverpool, Merseyside, L61AE
The Abdullah Quilliam Society is pleased to announce another guided heritage tour of Britain’s First Mosque, located at the historic Brougham Terrace in Liverpool. This tour offers a unique opportunity to walk through the very birthplace of Islam in Britain — where Sheikh Abdullah Quilliam founded the first functioning mosque and Islamic centre in 1889.
Purpose
This initiative is part of AQS’s ongoing commitment to:
***Tour Highlights***
Guided walk through the historic mosque
Sheikh Abdullah Quilliam’s life and legacy
Original archives, artefacts, and restoration displays
Q&A session with AQS heritage team
Optional refreshments at the on-site Quilliam Community Café
1-6 Brougham Terrace, Liverpool, Merseyside, L61AE
Who Was Abdullah Quilliam? Sheikh Abdullah Quilliam (born William Henry Quilliam, 1856–1932) was a British convert to Islam, lawyer, scholar, and community leader who founded Britain’s first functioning mosque and Islamic centre in Liverpool in 1889. Originally a solicitor from a Christian background, Quilliam embraced Islam in 1887 after a life-changing visit to Morocco. On his return to England, he dedicated himself to Islamic education and outreach. He established a mosque, school, and printing press at 8–10 Brougham Terrace, which became a spiritual and intellectual hub for Muslims.