Wallasey School of Art

Wallasey School of Art, originally housed in Liscard Hall, had a rich history rooted in the local community. It was built by merchant and former slave trader Sir John Tobin(1763-1851) in 1832 and was originally called Moors Hey House. The Hall and grounds were purchased by the Wallasey Local Board and opened to the public; the grounds became a public place known as Central Park, and the Hall was converted into an art school. In 1982, Wallasey School of Art became part of Wirral Metropolitan College when all the further education colleges in the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral were amalgamated. Liscard Hall stood vacant and became a target for vandalism. In 2008, a fire started by vandals led to its eventual demolition.

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