Turner Home Liverpool talk

In celebration of Heritage Open Days 2026, join us at the Turner Home for two talks celebrating this unique and fascinating Liverpool organisation.

Janice Tullock, local historian and archivist, will share findings from her recent research into the origins of the Turner Home. Established by philanthropist Anne Turner as a memorial to her husband and son, the Turner Home opened in 1884 to provide care for men with chronic health conditions. Its mission today remains the same: to support men with mental health challenges, memory loss and acquired brain injuries with specialist, person-centred residential care. The talk will explore the origins of the Turner family fortune, Anne Turner's impact on the city of Liverpool, and the changes the Turner Home has seen over more than a century.

The Turner Home was designed by renowned Liverpool architect Alfred Waterhouse, whose other works include the Natural History Museum in London, Manchester Town Hall, and Liverpool's own Victoria Gallery and Museum and the Radisson hotel building next to Lime Street station. Matthew Ashton of MGMA Architects will explore Waterhouse's design for the Turner Home and what makes it such a special, and yet little known Liverpool landmark.

The setting for these talks will be the Turner Home's stunning Gothic chapel, a rare chance to see inside this architectural gem.

This free talk is funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of the 140 Years of Care project.

Timings

Tuesday 15 September:

140 Years of Care: The history and architecture of the Turner Home talks 6-8pm

Location & directions

The Turner Home, Dingle Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L8 9RN

Contact on day:

Kate Rodenhurst

Telephone number:

+447956352779

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Book in advance via Eventbrite

Booking contact name:

Kate Rodenhurst

Booking telephone number:

+447956352779

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994018134919?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

30 Jul 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

15 Sep 2026 05:00 PM

Accessibility details

This is a residential care home, so to protect the privacy of our residents only the chapel and lodge will be open. There are no toilet facilities available. Wheelchair access is via a separate entrance. There is plenty of on street parking available locally and spaces for disabled parking can be reserved on request.

Additional information

This is a residential care home. Please be mindful of the privacy of our residents if taking photographs of the building exterior.

Max number of people:

40

Estimated duration:

2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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