Laird School of Art explained

Coordinates:53.3947°N -3.0334°W
Laird School of Art
Established:1871
Closed:1979
Type:Further Education
Art School
Founder:John Laird
Address:4, Park Road North
City:Birkenhead
County:Wirral
Country:England

The Laird School of Art was a school of art situated on Park Road North, Birkenhead, Merseyside, England, overlooking Birkenhead Park. It was the first public school of art outside London and was given to the town by John Laird. The school opened on 27 September 1871 and was closed in 1980 when it merged with the Birkenhead College of Technology, formerly situated on Borough Road. The building on Park Road North is used as the John Laird Centre.

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