increased the political and commercial importance of Liverpool.

Steam-boats are here also constantly plying to Birkenhead, Tranmere, Woodside, and Seacomb, on the opposite coast of the river, whence coaches start for Chester at stated hours every day.

St. Nicholas, or the old church, is seen at the extremity of the spacious quay in our view; the tower and spire of this church were rebuilt from a design by Harrison of Chester.

At high water, the river Mersey affords the most interesting prospects from the Parade, particularly if a westerly wind favours the arrival of the vast fleets destined to the port of Liverpool.