Fear of The Pauper’s Grave
Royal Liver formed during the Irish Potato Famine
One of the main catalysts for the creation and formation of Royal Liver was the Irish Potato Famine of the late 1840s. The mass migration of several millions of Irish citizens to west-coast maritime ports like Liverpool substantially increased the population which directly increased the need for the type of simple Burial Cover which Royal Liver set out to provide for its members/policyholders.
Laying the Foundations for the Liver Building
The Liver Building is a recognised landmark in Liverpool
Almost 60 years after the Royal Liver was formed, ambitious plans were designed which would see the society move to a purpose-built building at the Pier Head in Liverpool. That building is now one of the most recognised landmarks in Liverpool – The Liver Building.
