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The £1 Billion* Initiative explores economic impact of Waterfront Transformation Project
National Museums Liverpool has partnered with University of Liverpool’s Heritage Institute and Octopus Associates to develop the £1 Billion* Initiative. The Heritage Institute, working alongside a consortium of leading cultural partners including Historic England and World Monuments Fund, together with scholars from the US, Oman, and Africa, will conduct a landmark study into the social and...
Liverpool ONE showcases next generation of artistic talent
Exceptional artwork by young students from across the Liverpool City Region is now taking centre stage at Liverpool ONE, with the launch of a new outdoor dot-art Schools exhibition on School Lane. The vibrant display brings together outstanding pieces from Year 5 and Year 9 students, creating a spectacular celebration of emerging talent right in...
New Memoir Reflections of a Mudman Brings Life Under The Bridge in Garston to Life
Writing on the Wall is proud to announce the release of Reflections of a Mudman, a powerful new memoir by Garston-born writer Brian Mooney, offering an evocative portrait of childhood, family, and identity in post-war Liverpool. Growing up amid the docks, backstreets, and bustling communities of 1950s Liverpool, Mooney tells a deeply personal story shaped...
Crocus Street mural wraps up Kirkdale’s celebrated Flower Streets project
The final mural in the award-winning Flower Streets has now been completed on Crocus Street, bringing a close to the transformative community project. The project, which has seen 11 murals inspired by floral street names so far, has brought together the Kirkdale community through art, storytelling and shared pride. Earlier this month, local artist Madeleine...
Liverpool Irish Festival to launch book and premiere documentary
Liverpool Irish Festival presents an exclusive first screening and book debut documenting The Walk of the Bronze Shoes pilgrimage and advent of the Global Irish Famine Way at a special event on Monday 13 October. This milestone event marks three-years of dedicated research into the Liverpool Irish Famine Trail. Additionally it documents the extraordinary 2024...
Alan Turing’s Story Comes Alive in Breaking the Code at the Liverpool Playhouse
Hugh Whitemore’s Breaking the Code, a play about the life of mathematician and Second World War codebreaker Alan Turing, comes to the Liverpool Playhouse from Tuesday 21 to Saturday 25 October in a new production directed by Jesse Jones. Based on Andrew Hodges’ book Alan Turing: The Enigma, the play follows his extraordinary career and...
20 Stories High begins new recruitment for Artistic Lead
Following the recent announcement that co-founder and Artistic Director Keith Saha will be stepping down at the end of 2025, 20 Stories High is excited to begin the recruitment process for a new Artistic Lead to help guide the company into its next chapter. Over the past 20 years, 20 Stories High has built a...
Celebrating Black voices with new Culture Liverpool commissions
Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool team is proud to announce ten brand new artistic commissions to mark Black History Month 2025 this October. Under the theme Power and Pride, funding has been awarded to a diverse range of creative projects which will showcase and honour the rich contributions of Black communities to the city’s cultural,...
Stalls in the Halls: Celebrating 450 Years of Croxteth Hall
To mark 450 years of Croxteth Hall, the historic home of the Earls of Sefton – a special Heritage Market will take place this weekend (20 and 21 September), from 11am to 4pm. As part of Heritage Open Days, visitors can explore the Hall’s stunning interiors, with stalls set throughout its Tudor, Georgian, and Queen...
New market to head to iconic Chinatown
A brand new market is to take place in the heart of Liverpool’s famous Chinatown. The trial of the market is set to take place on Sunday 28 September and will start at the iconic arch (the largest outside of China) and stretch along Nelson Street. Operating from 10am to 4pm, around 40 stalls...
