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Lawrence Kenwright
22 January 2016

The story of 30 James Street

Written by Lawrence Kenwright
In the News 30 James Street, History, Liverpool, Titanic 3 Comments

30 James Street, Home of the Titanic is one of Liverpool’s most impressive historical hotels.

Formerly known as Albion House, this magnificent Grade II* listed building was once the headquarters for the White Star Line shipping company where the RMS Titanic was created.

The White Star Line vacated the headquarters in 1934 after a merger with the Cunard Line and the magnificent building lay empty for nearly 80 years before myself and my wife Katie, restored it in 2014 and turned it into a luxury hotel complete with spa, restaurant, and rooftop champagne bar as well as large wedding venue within our White Star Grand Hall.

During World War II, the building suffered damage to the gable which was not rebuilt until the late 1940’s but thankfully the cast iron girders which were installed stopped it from being completely destroyed.

30 James Street is so rich in history we decided to celebrate the White Star Line and all those involved in the Titanic within the hotel.

I’m proud to say that 30 James Street is now a central landmark in the city and people come from all over the world to stay in this historic building and soak in all of its history.

30 James Street is a magnificent building and I’m so pleased with what it’s become and how well it has been received by not only the people of Liverpool but by people all over the world.

Watch the story of the 30 James Street Hotel below.

Lawrence Kenwright

Lawrence Kenwright is a Hotel operator and developer based in Liverpool city centre. When not redeveloping old icon buildings he likes to spend time with his family

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3 Comments

  1. Maria V Howard Reply to Maria
    14th February 2016 at 5:09 pm

    Wishing you much better success in your venture.. You deserve it.
    Myself and the female side of our family and other girl friends had the pleasure of staying at 30 James St January 23 2015.
    We were celebrating the 60th the birthday of my lovely sister in law who had just lost her husband, my precious little brother, after fighting an extremely rare cancer!
    I met yourself and your wife in the lift and had conversation with you both. Consequently, a bottle of champagne was sent to the suite my sister in law was staying in ! This was greatly appreciated and friends from out of Liverpool could only acclaim the friendliness and warmth of yourself and all who looked after us on that memorable weekend and definitely helped my lovely sister in law, Cathy Culshaw, smile.
    Thank you so much
    Good luck in everything you partake and good health to you always…
    Maria V Howard

    • Lawrence Kenwright Reply to Lawrence
      16th February 2016 at 5:37 am

      Thank you Maria, nothing pleases me more than guests of our City going home with the thoughts of coming back to our amazing City, please let me know when you ever wish to return to any of our Hotels and i will ensure that you are looked after.
      My email is

  2. Maria V Howard Reply to Maria
    14th February 2016 at 5:11 pm

    Good luck

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