Shops at the Bluecoat

Following on from the Bluecoat's tercentenary in 2017, this publication charts the history of central Liverpool's oldest building. Following a chapter on the building's origins as a charity school founded in the port's colonial era, the rest of the book focuses on its development in the twentieth century as the UK's first arts centre. Contributing writers Gavin Davenport, Anjalie Dala-Clayton, Julie Sheldon, Roger Hill, Panayiota Vassilopoulou and Paul Jones, as well as the editors, cover a range of topics including the Bluecoat's progressive art beginnings, music and performance programmes, its exhibitions history, academic residencies, and the arts centre's civic role.

Product: Publication, paperback, 276 pages

Publisher: Liverpool University Press and the Bluecoat

Dimensions: 17 x 24cm

Date of print: 2020

Notes:

A premium, oversized postcard printed on 400GSM recycled cream coloured paper stock and featuring artwork by Blue Room artist Joshua Henderson. Blue Room is the Bluecoat's inclusive arts project supporting learning disabled and neurodivergent artists. 

Liver Building by Joshua Henderson, 2018

14.8 x 21cm Intaglio etching with digital colour

Printed on 400GSM recycled cream coloured paper stock

A premium, oversized postcard printed on 400GSM recycled cream coloured paper stock and featuring artwork by Blue Room artist Joshua Henderson. Blue Room is the Bluecoat's inclusive arts project supporting learning disabled and neurodivergent artists. 

Bluecoat by Joshua Henderson, 2018

14.8 x 21cm Intaglio etching with digital colour

Printed on 400GSM recycled cream coloured paper stock

A premium, oversized postcard printed on 400GSM recycled cream coloured paper stock and featuring artwork by Blue Room artist Joshua Henderson. Blue Room is the Bluecoat's inclusive arts project supporting learning disabled and neurodivergent artists. 

Anglican Cathedral by Joshua Henderson, 2018

14.8 x 21cm Intaglio etching with digital colour

Printed on 400GSM recycled cream coloured paper stock

Poster for multi-site exhibition and performance commission project devised by the Bluecoat and Keith Piper in collaboration with Arnolfini and Hull Time Based Arts, 1992-93. The programme, which took place at venues in Bristol, Hull and Liverpool, explored Britain's colonial legacies.

Product: Unframed Exhibition poster

Material: Silk 170 GSM poster paper

Dimensions: 59.7 x 41.7cm

Date of print: 1992

Notes: some faint surface creasing

Please Note: This is a vintage poster and may display signs of wear such as light creases, yellowed edges, faded edges and wear to edges. All archive posters have been hand selected and deemed to be of a saleable condition with acceptable age related wear to the outer edges. 

'Charles Reilly, head of University of Liverpool’s School of Architecture moved his department to the Bluecoat in 1909, where it stayed for nine years. He persuaded the soap magnate, William Lever (later the first Lord Leverhulme) to purchase the former school building where a group of artists, the Sandon Studios Society had already taken up residence. As shown in this drawing by architect Stanley Adshead and student Harold Charlton Bradshaw, the building was renamed ‘Liberty Buildings’, apparently a reference to Lever’s successful libel action against the Daily Mail.'

Our Liberty Buildings Tote Bag features the intricate engraving design from the front of a 1930's Liverpool School of Architecture Sketchbook, carefully digitally restored and reproduced in South Wales by an independent, eco-friendly screen printing company.

Brand: Earth Positive EP75
Colour: Natural (undyed)
Size: 36cm x 40cm
Material: 100% GOTS Organic Cotton, Plain weave 5oz/170g
Eco Credentials: Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Carbon Reduction Label, PeTA-approved Vegan, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, Fair Wear Foundation FWF

'Charles Reilly, head of University of Liverpool’s School of Architecture moved his department to the Bluecoat in 1909, where it stayed for nine years. He persuaded the soap magnate, William Lever (later the first Lord Leverhulme) to purchase the former school building where a group of artists, the Sandon Studios Society had already taken up residence. As shown in this drawing by architect Stanley Adshead and student Harold Charlton Bradshaw, the building was renamed ‘Liberty Buildings’, apparently a reference to Lever’s successful libel action against the Daily Mail.'

Our Liberty Buildings Tote Bag features the intricate engraving design from the front of a 1930's Liverpool School of Architecture Sketchbook, carefully digitally restored and reproduced in South Wales by an independent, eco-friendly screen printing company.

Liberty Building, 2022

30 x 30cm

screen printed at the Bluecoat Print Studios on warm white Somerset 250gsm paper, using black eco-friendly water based ink

Open Edition

'The distinctive cherub heads above the Bluecoat windows date from the early 18th century when the building was a charity school for orphans. They are believed to represent the innocence of childhood.'

Our Cherubs of the Bluecoat Tote Bag features 9 of our expressive cherub heads, meticulously hand drawn and reproduced in South Wales by an independent, eco-friendly screen printing company.

Brand: Earth Positive EP75
Colour: Blush Pink (MP)
Size: 36cm x 40cm
Material: 100% GOTS Organic Cotton, Plain weave 5oz/170g
Eco Credentials: Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Carbon Reduction Label, PeTA-approved Vegan, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, Fair Wear Foundation FWF

'The distinctive cherub heads above the Bluecoat windows date from the early 18th century when the building was a charity school for orphans. They are believed to represent the innocence of childhood.'

Our Cherubs of the Bluecoat T-shirt features 9 of our expressive cherub heads, meticulously hand drawn and reproduced in South Wales by an independent, eco-friendly screen printing company.

Sizing (inches):

Small: Chest 20.5" Length 27.5"
Medium: Chest 21" Length 28"
Large: Chest 22" Length 29"
X Large: Chest 23.5" Length: 30"
2X Large: Chest 25" Length 30.5"
3X Large: Chest 26.5" Length 31.5"

For sizing help, please see last image of product description.

Brand: Earth Positive EP01
Colour: Natural (undyed) cotton
Material: 100% GOTS Organic Cotton Compact Spun, Weight 4.6 oz / 155 g
Eco Credentials: Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Carbon Reduction Label, PeTA-approved Vegan, OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, Fair Wear Foundation FWF