LIVERPOOL WESTERN APPROACHES TOURS American Civil War When a divided America went to war in 1861, Britain under European law was to remain neutral throughout the conflict. Liverpool however came out quite openly in her full support of the southern states and their Confederate cause. Our American Civil War theme looks into Liverpool’s crucial role in the conflict itself and why we took our controversial stance. There are locations in abundance throughout the city which hold confederate significance in which our guides can give you a detailed insight. Below we have further info as well as some of the tour highlights. Given our flexibility we can add or drop locations and themes at your pleasure to these tours. -Retrace the footsteps of James Dunwoody Bulloch Sent to Liverpool at the start of the civil war, J.D. Bulloch was appointed as an agent responsible for purchasing naval vessels for the confederacy.  Bulloch’s time in Liverpool is a story of secrecy, deception and brilliance as he operated under the scrutinous eyes of Union agents also based in the city. We see how he  succeeded in the building of several vessels on the Mersey including the famous CSS Alabama and the cunning techniques he used to fool those watching his every move. Across the city we can see where he conducted his business, where he raised his family as well as his final resting place. For people who want to go into greater detail of James D. Bulloch’s life we can take you to each house he lived including his spectacular home ‘Clifton’ in Waterloo. We can also visit St Agnes Church where he was a ‘Sidesman’ for many years in addition to the church which hosted his funeral. -The offices of Fraser, Trenholm and Company and J.D. Bulloch Hidden away in Liverpool’s commercial district are the former offices of Fraser, Trenholm and Company as well as the offices used by J.D. Bulloch. -The scene of the  ‘southern grand bazaar’ In the grand settings of Liverpool’s St Georges Hall a bazaar was held to raise funds for confederate prisoners held in the northern states. The event itself took place in October 1864 and attracted the elite of the city raising a massive sum of £20,000. A visit to the scene of the ‘southern grand bazaar’ never disappoints. -Liverpool Town Hall This ‘Grade 1’ listed building was to host the final act of the American Civil War with the surrender of Captain Waddell’s CSS Shenandoah to the Lord Mayor of Liverpool. -John Laird’s Ship Yard & The River Mersey Along Liverpool’s famous river once sailed the CSS Florida, CSS Alabama and the CSS Shenandoah. Ever since it began terrorising the Union naval fleets The CSS Alabama has become one of the most famous ships ever constructed. The Alabama was built at John Laird’s Ship Yard in 1862, a technological marvel of its time. It proceeded to become the most successful vessel in naval warfare history. The Alabama’s links with the Liverpool and Birkenhead to not start and end with its construction. Possibly of even more interest is the composition of the crew, the majority from Liverpool whom still have graves at St James’ Cemetery next to the Anglican Cathedral. The last part of our tour we be a visit to ‘Dock no.4’ in John Laird’s ship yard where the Alabama was constructed. Toxteth Cemetery. The final resting place of James Dunwoody Bulloch If you are interested in this tour, or you would like to add your own twist to it then get in touch with us now and we can build the tour around YOU Vapour Trails Direct 2012