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Merseyside's Big History Show and Exhibition returns to St George's Hall for
2016
WANT to learn more about your City's fascinating heritage? Then don't miss
'The
Big History Show and Exhibition 2016' that's coming to Liverpool's St George's Hall!
The magnificent Grade I listed building will be hosting the 2 day event, on
Saturday, 9 April 2016 and Sunday, 10 April 2016. And in 2016's show promises to
be even bigger and more exciting than ever with the chance to meet some Vikings
and witness Medieval Battle Re-enactments!
The Big History Show and Exhibition will feature exhibitors and guest speakers
from all over Merseyside which will be announced by The Liverpool Town Crier, who
will attend the event accompanied by his Lady Wife.
There will be exhibition stands from over 50 local history and heritage
organisations from the Mersey Tunnels Tours and Mersey Ferries to Fort Perch
Rock, the Vikings and Runcorn Locks Preservation Society, plus dozens of local
history, and family history organisations.
There will also be a packed programme of over 16 talks across the weekend
running every 30 mins, with local historians giving fascinating lectures on: The
Beatles, The Overhead railway, Merseyside Theatres, Wirral Smugglers and much
more see the full programme below.
Don't miss the special Local History Question Time Panel Event, where members of
the public and pose their local history queries to a panel of expert local
historians including Ken Pye, MD of Discover Liverpool, historian, author, and
broadcaster; Janet Dugdale, director of The Museum of Liverpool; Ken Rogers,
journalist and historical columnist; and Steve Binns MBE, Liverpool Community
Historian.
Special guided tours of St George's Hall will also be available so you can
explore the unique neo classical building with its Great Hall, Concert Room,
Courts and Catacombs.
And after all that exploring, you can relax and enjoy some well earned
refreshments in the Heritage Café which will be serving delicious cakes and
treats and afternoon tea.
St George's Hall Manager, Alan Smith said:- "St George's Hall is excited to host
this event for the 2nd year running which allows people to explore this
wonderful building and find out about their City's fascinating heritage."
FREE entry to the event, which takes place from 10am 5pm on the Saturday and
Sunday. Please note that all guest lectures, talks and tours are just £2,
payable on the day.
For more information
online.
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