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Cunard names City of Liverpool as Godparent of Queen Anne with five Liverpudlian icons
Cunard is excited to announce the City of Liverpool as Godparent of its newest ship Queen Anne in recognition of the long-lasting bond with its spiritual home. Liverpool was the birthplace of Cunard with its first transatlantic crossing departing 184 years ago in July 1840, and it was the company’s headquarters for 128 years. The...
Welcome to Lover-pool! Taylor Town transformation revealed
Liverpool has revealed the full details of its bespoke “Taylor Town Trail” ahead of Taylor Swift‘s I The Eras Tour arriving in the city, from June 13-15. The team that helped deliver the best Eurovision in history has devised a unique Instagram-able experience based around 11 art installations to entertain the 150,000 plus “Swifties” who’ll...
Reopening date announced for Croxteth Park Miniature Railway
The much-loved Croxteth Park Miniature Railway is set to make a triumphant return on Sunday 9 June. Its restoration has been a true community endeavour, spearheaded by local resident Kevin Brown, Liverpool City Council, Croxteth Hall and Park, and a committed team of volunteers. To celebrate the grand reopening, a special launch party will take...
Blue plaque unveiled to George Harrison at his Liverpool birthplace
Historic England is unveiling a national blue plaque to George Harrison – music icon, songwriter and humanitarian – at his birthplace, 12 Arnold Grove in Wavertree, Liverpool. One of the city’s most famous sons, George Harrison’s life and career had a phenomenal influence on British and global culture through music, film and humanitarian work. The...
Legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli to take centre stage at Cunard Queen Anne naming ceremony in Liverpool
The Liverpool Waterfront will be the setting for an unforgettable celebration on 3rd June, as iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli joins a stellar line-up of performers to celebrate Queen Anne’s maiden call to its spiritual home. Bocelli will be joined by an impressive line-up of Liverpool’s finest talent, including the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and...
Free circus skills this half-term at Royal Albert Dock’s Little Circus
This half-term, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool is welcoming children to learn the tricks of the trade and become mini entertainers at The Little Circus, available from Tuesday 28th – Thursday 30th May 2024. Offering the perfect free activity to keep youngsters entertained, The Little Circus will offer a series of exciting workshops with guidance from...
Installation by local ceramic artist Simon Dredge to celebrate Pride in Liverpool at Bluecoat Display Centre
Bluecoat Display Centre has been awarded funding by the Ulrike Michal Foundation for the Arts to enable this window installation. Liverpool based Simon Dredge is an English ceramic artist whose work explores the impact of history in shaping our cultural understanding. For the Pride window Simon wanted to celebrate the diversity of the gay and...
Welcome to Taylor Town!
The Taylor Town Trail will be the centrepiece with 11 art installations, each inspired by a different Taylor Swift Era. From Saturday 8 until Sunday 16 June, locations such as Liverpool ONE, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool and the Metquarter will play host to new works which reflect the style and stories of each album to create...
A fusion of art and science brings the world of bees to life at World Museum
World Museum, Liverpool and the award-winning artist Wolfgang Buttress have partnered to create Bees: A Story of Survival, which runs from now until 5 May 2025. Using cutting-edge audio-visual technology, the exhibition explores the lives of bees from across the globe, transporting audiences into their world – including a stunning soundscape featuring 40,000 bees. Led...
Strawberry Field announces bandstand lineup in packed ‘Summer Sounds’ music programme
The Salvation Army’s Strawberry Field, a renowned Liverpool visitor attraction, is set to launch an exciting new Summer Sounds music programme running from 2nd June to early September 2024. As a continuation of John Lennon’s legacy, Summer Sounds is inspired by the nostalgic echoes of Lennon’s past summers, where Salvation Army bands played at summer...
