Mosaic has been used to decorate doorways since ancient times. Many shops which were built in the late 19th century used mosaics, often incorporating the shops name or logo in the design. Mosaic doorways are most commonly found in shops that were originally chemists or butchers, probably because the materials are durable and easy to clean Below are some examples of mosaic doorways from shops and pubs on Merseyside.

Renshaw Street, Liverpool

Quiggin Bros was a men's tailors but this shop now sells antiques and collectables.

Castle Street, Liverpool

Originally a chemists, this doorway now belongs to a leather goods shop.

Utility, Bold Street, Liverpool

Bold Street used to be the 'Bond Steet of Liverpool'. This shop was originally an upmarket dry cleaners called Pullers of Perth.

Grange Road, West Kirby

This chemist shop now sells cards and gifts.

Seaview Road, Wallasey

This pattern is an example of the Roman Fan design which is commonly used in floor mosaics. The original purpose of this shop is unknown but it is currently a video store.

Kirkland Bar, Hardman Street, Liverpool

Perch Rock Pub, Grovesnor Road, New Brighton

Breweries often decorated their pubs with their livery or logo. Although this pub is no longer tied to Yate's Brewery, the brewery mosaic has been left in place.

The Lion Tavern, Tithebarn Street, Liverpool

Doorway Mosaics