Liverpool Muslim Institute

In 1887 he converted to the religion, taking the name Abdullah Quilliam[1] and founding the Liverpool Muslim Institute with Mrs. Elizabeth Cates.

Within two years they had set up a small mosque within their building at 8, Brougham Terrace, on West Derby Road, Liverpool.

They also developed a library, a reading room, museum and science laboratory, providing evening classes for Muslim and non-Muslim alike.

The Society is raising funds to restore 8–10, Brougham Terrace to re-open the historic mosque and establish an educational centre.

[6][7] 8, Brougham Terrace, West Derby Road was upgraded to a Grade II* listed building in 2018.