Author Archive: Anna Quintal
New visitor attraction set to be installed at St George’s Hall next year
Liverpool’s jewel in the crown, St George’s Hall, has taken a step closer to opening a brand new visitor attraction in 2021 thanks to a £250,000 boost. The funding, part of the government’s Culture Recovery Fund, will be invested in … Read more…
A Musical Christmas Card from our orchestra in residence, L’Orchestra dell’Arte…
This year, St George’s Hall, like all other venues, has missed hosting live performances for audiences to enjoy. Among the many acts that play here are our Orchestra in Residence, L’Orchestra dell’Arte (aka St George’s Hall Orchestra). The Orchestra produces … Read more…
As Told by You: Covid-Secure Wedding Ceremonies at Liverpool City Halls
2020, eh? A bit of a crazy and disruptive year for everyone. Among the many people affected by restrictions brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic are Brides & Grooms To Be – many of whom had their dream day scheduled … Read more…
BLOG: BLUE SAINT – ‘EMBERS OF REMEMBRANCE’
What a year 2020 has been. The levels of disruption brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic has seen many events cancelled, due to government restrictions made in the interests of keeping infection rates down. Thursday 5 November marked the first … Read more…
Liverpool residents urged to remember the fallen from home
People are being urged to go online this Remembrance Sunday to pay their respects to those brave men and women who have fought for their country. Due to the ongoing health pandemic, this year’s annual Service of Remembrance will take … Read more…
Statement: Service of Remembrance 2020
This year, the decision has been made to hold a virtual Service of Remembrance which will be streamed online on Sunday 8 November 2020. There will be no public gathering on this day and anyone who would like to lay … Read more…
BLOG: A Royal Visit
In his latest blog, Official City Halls Tour Guide, James O’Keeffe, details a royal visit which links three of the city’s finest surviving buildings… Have you heard the phrase “queen’s weather” and wondered where it comes from? Well, it’s an … Read more…
BLOG: CHARLES DICKENS AND ST GEORGE’S HALL, PART 3
Charles Dickens (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) This year, 2020, marks the 150th anniversary of the death of one of Britain’s most famous authors: Charles John Huffam Dickens. Born in Portsmouth on 7 February 1812, Dickens moved to Chatham … Read more…
BLOG: Charles Dickens and St George’s Hall, Part 2
Charles Dickens (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) This year, 2020, marks the 150th anniversary of the death of one of Britain’s most famous authors: Charles John Huffam Dickens. Born in Portsmouth on 7 February 1812, Dickens moved to Chatham … Read more…
BLOG: Charles Dickens and St George’s Hall, Part 1
Charles Dickens (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) This year, 2020, marks the 150th anniversary of the death of one of Britain’s most famous authors: Charles John Huffam Dickens. Born in Portsmouth on 7 February 1812, Dickens moved to … Read more…