Museum of Liverpool named best "Window with a View"
This floor-to-ceiling window at the Museum of Liverpool has won a national competition to find the best "Window with a View"
The floor-to-ceiling window in The People’s Republic gallery at the Museum of Liverpool has taken the top prize in the first ever Window with a View national competition.
Beating off stiff competition from the likes of Peterborough Cathedral, Birmingham Museum and Titanic Belfast, and receiving hundreds of votes from the public, the view which overlooks the bustling city of Liverpool has taken the inaugural crown of the UK’s Best Window with a View.
Looking out over the city’s Pier Head, Three Graces and River Mersey, the Museum of Liverpool was one of 12 attractions announced as regional winners in the competition at the start of August. The public were encouraged to vote for their overall favourite, bringing about a fierce contest between the potential winners. Thousands of votes were cast in total with Liverpool Museum swooping in to take first place, just ahead of close second place winner The Becket Chapel at Peterborough Cathedral, with Birmingham Library taking third spot.
The Window with a View competition was created to celebrate the country’s stunning architecture and gorgeous landscapes seen from any building open to the public, and has helped shine a spotlight on the UK’s thriving tourism industry. The Museum of Liverpool will now set the standard for all future winners of the competition, with plans already in place to launch the second year of the competition in 2017.
Janet Dugdale, director of the Museum of Liverpool, said: “The view from the Museum of Liverpool is much-loved by local people, as well as our visitors from across the UK and around the globe, so we’ve always known it is very special but to win this award is a fabulous achievement!
“The window is an incredible vantage point. It takes in the Three Graces on Liverpool’s iconic waterfront, but it also looks out across the River Mersey and towards the Irish Sea. The view encompasses so much of what makes Liverpool unique; from its heritage and architecture to its people and geography.
“Thank you to everyone who voted for our window to win. If you haven’t already been, we hope you visit us soon. A view as good as this needs to be seen for real!”
James Lee, head of group marketing and communications at MyGlazing.com, said: “On behalf of everyone involved in the competition, I’d like to say a huge well done to the Museum of Liverpool. Its window in the iconic People’s Republic gallery is a true example of what this competition was about – a stunning glass installation in line with the building’s architecture, which boasts a stunning view. I’d encourage everyone to visit the museum and take the opportunity to look out through a superb modern window and see the vibrant city of Liverpool.
“This first year of the competition has been a pleasure to be a part of. It’s been fantastic to see so many of the nation’s much-loved attractions get involved to showcase their unique views and windows, and has certainly raised awareness among the public of the importance of modern, energy efficient glazing. We’re already looking forward to seeing what year two has in store for us.”
Follow @myglazing to hear announcements and updates about the ‘Window with a View competition’, and to learn more about glass and glazing. Alternatively, visit MyGlazing.com to see the gallery of finalists for this year’s competition.