Lawrence Stephen Lowry’s painting of Liverpool’s waterfront is to go on display in the city later this week. 'The Liver Buildings, Liverpool' depicts a bustling River Mersey with the famous Three Graces in the background. Lowry’s work, which it’s thought he painted in 1950, will go on display at the Walker Art ... Read More...
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What’s on in Liverpool November 2017 Event listings: 4 November – 16 November 2017 Words by Erin Scullin 4 November Liverpool Welsh Choral Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral To celebrate 50 years of the iconic cathedral, the Liverpool Welsh Choral will deliver a special musical performance. The group, which was then known as the Liverpool Welsh Choral Union, ... Read More...
Plans have been revealed for a ‘scouse’ finale to round off next weekend’s River of Light event. The new-look music and firework spectacular returns to the waterfront on 5 November with nationally acclaimed company Titanium Fireworks at the helm. Liverpool City Council says it has taken on board feedback from 2016, with ... Read More...
Liverpool has given its support to the prospect of a UK Commonwealth Games after losing out on the chance to host the competition in 2022. The team behind the city’s bid expressed disappointment yesterday (7 September) after it was revealed that Birmingham had won the UK nomination, but welcomed the possibility of ... Read More...
A special murder mystery event will take place on the River Mersey next week (29 June). The Mersey Ferries company is hosting the ‘Who Dunnit’ as part of its new summer event schedule for 2017. Specially created exclusively for the ferries, ‘Public Enemy Number One’ is set in Prohibition-era Chicago and is ... Read More...
The artist behind the iconic cover design for The Beatles’ 'Sgt. Pepper' album has been made a Citizen of Honour in Liverpool. Sir Peter Blake was handed the award and hailed as an 'honorary Scouser' during a ceremony at the Royal Liver Building yesterday (23 April). Sir Peter says: “I'm delighted to be ... Read More...
A new £250 million triple tower development in Liverpool will make its mark on the city's famous skyline, according to its architect. Speaking after the scheme was granted planning permission yesterday (18 April), Adam Hall of Falconer Chester Hall hails the visual impact the Pall Mall project will have on the ... Read More...
A 50-metre high big wheel has been unveiled in New Brighton. Situated in front of the Floral Pavilion, the attraction is part of ‘The New Brighton Village’ - a summer-long offering of rides and family entertainment on the waterfront. Relocating from Edinburgh, the wheel offers impressive views of the Liverpool and Wirral ... Read More...
Liverpool City Council has revealed the next phase of its vision for the former International Festival Gardens site. The local authority is seeking a development partner to help it create a “cultural garden suburb” with the potential to include up to 2,500 new homes at the waterfront location. The development - which is envisioned ... Read More...
Plans for a £250 million triple tower complex dubbed the city’s single largest housing development have been presented to Liverpool City Council. Developer Elliot Group has submitted its proposals for the Infinity scheme on the corner of Leeds Street and Pall Mall, which will reach 436ft above sea level at its ... Read More...