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BLOG | ‘A fusion of history and technology’ – Eonarium Enlightenment lights up St George’s Hall
This summer, St George’s Hall became the stunning backdrop for Eonarium Enlightenment, a spectacular immersive light show. Roman Beranek, Creative Director and Partner of Projektil the creative organisation behind this unique event, shares the inspiration and technical challenges of bringing … Read more…
Celebrating 170 Years of St George’s Hall: A Journey Through Liverpool’s Pivotal Moments
St George’s Hall stands as a beacon of Liverpool’s rich history, bearing witness to moments of joy, sorrow, triumph, and resilience. As we celebrate its 170th anniversary, we reflect on the defining events that have shaped not just the … Read more…
St George’s Hall organ to get its ‘voice’ back
Liverpool’s historic Willis Organ at St George’s Hall will soon receive a much-needed refurbishment, following a vital funding boost. An appeal to repair the organ has received a £20,000 funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, via the Liverpool City … Read more…
Liverpool’s “civic heart” to celebrate milestone with special events programme
Liverpool’s iconic St George’s Hall is to host a series of special events to celebrate its 170th anniversary this summer. Under the banner – It’s Yours! – the Grade I listed building, which has provided the backdrop for many of … Read more…
Celebrating Great Historic Women
Happy International Women’s Day! No matter how you choose to mark this day, it’s crucial to reflect on our journey. Mary Phillips, an English Suffragette, feminist, and socialist, holds a notable place in history. Serving the longest prison term among … Read more…
Grand National Synergy with St George’s Hall
The first Grand National was held in February 1839. The original advertisement inviting architects to send their designs for St George’s Hall, Liverpool, was put in the national press in March that year. The race was held on land owned … Read more…
True Crime Trial from St George’s Hall
Cameo Cinema Murder A trial in the Courts of St George’s Hall led to an innocent man being executed, it took decades for three family to receive Justice for his death. To this day no one knows the actual murderer. … Read more…
TRUE CRIME TRIALS FROM ST GEORGES HALL
The Julia Wallace Murder In one of the most fascinating cases the St George’s Hall courts have seen, William Herbert Wallace was wrongly convicted of the murder of his wife. On 20 January 1930, Wallace returned home to find his … Read more…
TRUE CRIME TRIALS FROM ST GEORGE’S HALL
The Florence Maybrick Trial In 1889 Florence Maybrick was accused of murdering her husband, James Maybrick. However, to this day people still believe she is innocent – some people even believe that the man she killed was Jack the Ripper! … Read more…
True Crime Trials from St. George’s Hall
The trial of Veronica mutineers This trial saw three German seamen, 29-year-old Gustav Rau, 18-year-old Otto Monson, and 30-year-old William Smith, accused of murdering Captain Alexander Shaw and four other members of the crew of the Veronica. The three men … Read more…