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World Heritage Big History
Weekend returns to St George's Hall Liverpool
KEN Pye and St George's Hall Liverpool
are delighted to announce the return of the fascinating and insightful:-
'World Heritage Big History Weekend,' which is back bigger and better
for 2017.
The 2 day event takes place on Saturday, 29 April and Sunday, 30 April 2017, in
1 of the most historic and iconic venues the City has to offer. The event will
take place between 10am and 5pm on both days.
Admission is ₤2 payable on the door, free entry for under 16's. The admission
cost will support the restoration of the iconic Minton Tiled floor in the Great
Hall of St George's Hall Liverpool.
Local history fans and geology enthusiasts can
look forward to a full programme across the weekend, including a diverse choice
of talks, guided tours and exhibitor stalls.
A series of 8 talks by guest historians will take place across the weekend,
giving an insight to a variety of local subjects.
Guest speakers include Steve Binns MBE, expert on St George's Hall Liverpool;
Ken Pye will focus on Liverpool's renaissance from a fishing village to a major
port on the world stage; Clare Moorhead will give guest a fascinating insight
into the life of Joseph Williams, the man behind the Williamson Tunnels; and
Spencer Leigh, who will highlight 60 exciting and memorable years of the iconic
Cavern Club.
For visitors wanting to learn a bit more about the City's history or for those
who have a question about the City they've always wanted to ask, then the Local
History Question Time is an absolute must. The panel line up will be announced
shortly.
Tickets for the special guest talks and the Question Time panel event are ₤2
each.
Visitors can also look forward to meeting
representatives from a range of groups and societies from across Liverpool City
Region who specialise in local history, family history and heritage.
More than 50 groups and societies will be exhibiting throughout the weekend
including the Friends of Williamson Tunnels; Liverpool History Society;
Liverpool Record Office (Central Libraries); Merseyside Polonia; and West Kirby
Museum.
Visitors to the World Heritage Big History
Weekend at St George's Hall Liverpool will also have the opportunity to discover
and explore the iconic venue through a Privileged Guided Tours which take in the
Great Hall, Concert Room, Courts and Catacombs. Tickets for the tour are ₤3.50.
Joint organiser Ken Pye from Discover Liverpool commented:- "The annual
Big History Weekend is the grand culmination of two weeks celebrating Liverpool
as a World Heritage City. Over the two days in the glorious setting of St
George's Hall Liverpool, we will be showcasing local history and heritage from
across Liverpool City Region. With over 50 stalls and exhibitors, eight
outstanding guest speakers, guided tours of St George's Hall and a few surprises
during the weekend, this event has something for the whole family. It is all
about who and what we are; and that's the wonderful people of Liverpool and
Merseyside."
St George's Hall General Manager, Alan Smith said:- "St George's Hall is
delighted to welcome back to the hall the Big History Weekend. This time the
event coincides with a World Heritage fortnight of events at St George's Hall.
These include the magnificent Minton tile floor reveal, the chance to walk on
the floor in the evenings, a series of talks about the hall and its history, the
amazing Steve Binns talking to visitors at the floor reveal in the Great Hall, a
series of behind the scene tours, and then culminating in the Big History
Weekend. It's a real feast for lovers of history, heritage and culture, for
which Liverpool excels."
A full timetable will be announced shortly. Tickets for the guest talks,
Question Time panel and guided tours can be purchased on the day, or they are
available in advance from the heritage centre shop at St George's Hall
Liverpool.
Refreshments will be available to purchase from the Heritage Caf?
For more information visit:-
STGeorgesLiverpool.Co.UK.
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