Liverpool Libraries have asked us to make members aware of a project which will be hosted by Liverpool Central Library and across some of the branch libraries this spring. Volunteers for the project are welcomed. Four creatives/artists will work with four (pre-identified) community groups -across Merseyside – to develop two
A new book review has been added to our website. Liverpool. A Memoir of Words by Tony Crowley is reviewed by Graham Jones. ‘Thought provoking and …delightfully engaging’ this book gives ‘Tony’s insights into the words and sounds and memories’ of a world ‘frequently humorous, occasionally exciting and dangerous’. Information
A new post has been added to our Memories of War Page. John Burns was Chair of the Dingle History Group. He was born, raised and died in Dingle in 2022, aged 87. He was passionate about remembering the men lost in both world wars. In his later years he compiled a booklet in remembrance of and
Book Launch Protasia Torkington, Professor Emeritus of Liverpool Hope University will be holding a launch of her memoirs at the Friends Meeting House on Friday 29th September 6.00-7.30. Roger Phillips and Gideon Ben Tobin will also speak. Anyone interested in the NHS, nursing, local history, colonialism and religion will be
This book has been reviewed by Liverpool Irish Festival. Ged Melia has written three novels, all three of which have been inspired by events associated with previous generations of his family. ‘Liverpool’, his latest novel published on July 6th 2023, is set in the city of the 1840s and 1850s.
Denbigh Open Doors event is on this weekend with 28 sites open, 2 lectures/talks, several guided walks, children’s activities and a historical movie matinee on offer all free of charge. As Liverpool is only an hours drive to Denbigh some members may be interested in a visit to the town
Thursday 14th September sees the launch of a fascinating book by Captain Peter Thomson which uncovers a largely forgotten or even ignored piece of Merchant Navy history from the Second World War.The event, which is by ticket only although the tickets are FREE, starts at 1pm on the 4th Floor
The first two events of our new talks programme have been published on the website. The 12th September event comprising the AGM and a talk – ‘Hospital Chameleon: Pox to Polio and the First Western General’ by John Turner MA FRCP can be booked now. The October talk – ‘The
LHS Membership Secretary Sue McGuire will join Sean Styles on Radio Merseyside at 2.30 on Thursday 17th August to talk about footballer Frank Soo who grew up in West Derby as part of Sean’s ‘Pride of Merseyside’ series. Susan Gardiner wrote an article about Frank for LHS Journal no. 16
There are many free events coming up as part of the Heritage Open Days. Links are provided to help you to search further and book if necessary. Heritage Open Days – National site https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/advanced-search Wirral Heritage Open Days https://sites.google.com/site/wirralhha/whod-calendar?authuser Victoria Gallery, Liverpool University – Wonderful Waterhouse Tours https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wonderful-waterhouse-tours-tickets-695291394277?aff=odeimcmailchimp&mc_eid=6abefac3de&mc_cid=a89630f9bf