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Arts & Events · 21 January 2019

Culture delivers massive boost for city

Liverpool's programme of events to mark ten years since the city was European Capital of Culture, attracted more than 2.2 million visitors to the city and boosted the local economy by a whopping £85m – QUADRUPLING the 2017 figure.

Culture · 15 January 2019

Giants genius receives top city honour

On Thursday 17 January, Jean Luc Courcoult – the man behind the three unforgettable Giant Spectaculars - will receive the highest accolade Liverpool can bestow.

Arts & Events · 3 January 2019

Birds of America – Double Delight

Liverpool Central Library is offering visitors an extremely rare opportunity to see two volumes of John James Audubon’s Birds of America, one of the rarest books in the world, and learn more about its history and conservation. Join experts from our team, as they talk about the history of the book and Audubon’s links to

Cruise liner on the River Mersey with the Liver Buildings in the background

Business · 12 March 2014

European approval for cruise funding

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has welcomed a European Commission decision that public funding for the construction of Liverpool Cruise Terminal is in line with EU state aid rules.

Culture · 12 February 2013

Lusty’s love affair with Liverpool

There is a long-standing love affair between Liverpool and the Royal Navy so it is perhaps fitting that on Valentine’s Day – February 14 – HMS Illustrious will berth alongside the Cruise Liner Terminal for the start of a five-day visit. The last time the huge Helicopter and Commando carrier visited Liverpool was in 2010

Culture · 7 February 2013

Mersey Maritime Medley

A wave of events will wash over Liverpool's iconic waterfront in May and June as it plays host to three special maritime weekends.

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