The Overhead Railway, Liverpool 1953

The overhead railway in Liverpool, affectionately known as the “Dockers’ Umbrella,” is a symbol of the city’s industrial heritage and innovation. Constructed in 1893, it became the world’s first electric elevated railway, providing a groundbreaking transport system along the city’s iconic waterfront. The Dockers’ Umbrella continues to inspire awe and curiosity, reminding residents and visitors alike of Liverpool’s storied past and its enduring spirit of innovation.

Original Oil Painting by leading Northern artist Steven Scholes.

Framed in a bespoke charcoal frame with white slip.