Cunard Building, Liverpool is a building in Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016). Built in 1914-1917, it was designed by William Edward Willink and Philip Coldwell Thicknesse, and is Grade I listed.
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Appeared in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (movie, 2016)
confidence 80/100 · 4 recorded source groups · SRC-11393, SRC-11394, SRC-13318, SRC-15961 - Built 1914–1917
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15995, SRC-16526, SRC-17544 - Designed by William Edward Willink and Philip Coldwell Thicknesse
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15995, SRC-16526, SRC-17544 - Historic designation: Grade II* listed building (1965)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15995, SRC-16526, SRC-17544
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11393 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/f/Fantastic-Beasts-And-Where-To-Find-Them.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11394 — https://www.liverpoolfilmoffice.tv/home/liverpools-star-turn-fantastic-beasts-hits-cinemas (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13318 — National Museums Liverpool (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-15961 — https://www.visitliverpool.com/blog/post/10-movies-filmed-in-liverpool/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15995 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cunard_Building (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16526 — https://www.archiseek.com/1917-cunard-building-liverpool/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17544 — https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Cunard_Building (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Cunard Building, Liverpool connected to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?
Cunard Building, Liverpool, in Liverpool, Merseyside, has a documented connection to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Who designed Cunard Building, Liverpool?
Cunard Building, Liverpool was designed by William Edward Willink and Philip Coldwell Thicknesse.
Where is Cunard Building, Liverpool located?
Cunard Building, Liverpool is located in Liverpool, Merseyside.