Today the Florrie stands, derelict, but not forgotten on Mill Street in The Dingle. But not for long! The Friends of Florrie, with the support of the community, the City Council and other stakeholders, are confident that the Florrie will be Saved for 2008 when Liverpool celebrates its Capital of Culture Year.
The eight-year battle to save the Florence Institute ended when a £3.9m grant to restore the treasured building was announced by the Heritage Lottery Fund on the 27 September 2006. Now, with funding available. and 'World Heritage Site' status added to Liverpool's 'Capital of Culture', there is a wonderful opportunity for the work of the community groups during the past years to 'come good'.
