The Roscoe Home - Allerton Hall

Allerton Hall

Allerton Hall became the home of the Roscoe family in 1799. The original structure was Elizabethan, however, it was somewhat modified in the early 18th century.

Roscoe too, made some signficant alterations to Allerton Hall including the frontage which was inspired by Roscoe's love for Itallian architecture. (He was an italophile)

Allerton Hall was sold to the the Clarke family in 1816. The Clarke family left it to the city of Liverpool in 1927. The surrounding gardens are called the Clarke Gardens.

In 1994 and 1995 the home was severely damaged by fire, however, today, Allerton Hall is known as "The Pub in the Park" which maintains it's air of grandeur with the twin staircase and paintings prominent as one enters the House. The spacious rooms which form the hostelry, are wood-panelled and spacious with attractive views over the gardens.

Benjamine Silliman wrote in 1820 following his visit to Roscoe in 1805. "He is now retired to the place that he might have more leisure for indulging in his favourite pursuits. His house is filled with statues, busts, and pictures, principally Italian. His study is surrounded by the figures of the men, who are the subjects of his Hisotry of Lorenzo, and of Leo X. Of the latter work, not yet given to the world, he shewed me a copy, and ;pointed out the beauty of the plates executed from designs on wood."