Liverpool Shipping: a short history, by George Chandler
An illustrated volumne covering the industry of shipping, explaining how it worked up to the mid-20th century.
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Oct 10
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Film Review: Almost Liverpool 8
Who owns the truth about 'Toxtheth' - the place, the name, the people? This film tries to find out.
Jan 4
Most Notorious Pirates… and Highwaymen
Smart reproductions of two 18th century encyclopedias of notorious criminals. There's more to these women and men than you'd expect, though!
Courts and Alleys by Elizabeth J. Stewart
A colourful illustrated book about Liverpool's worst housing, from someone researching the last remaining one.
Mar 20
Ghost Town: A Liverpool Shadowplay, by Jeff Young
Well-written memoir from a man rediscovering the landscapes of his youth, including critiques of the changes therein.
Jul 6
Liverpool: unique images from the archive of Historic England
A history of Liverpool's landscape in photographic form. Images taken from Historic England's vast archive.
Oct 23
The Beatles’ Landmarks in Liverpool, by Daniel K. Longman
A slightly different take on the Beatles in Liverpool, exploring the locations that played a major part in their rise to fame.
Mar 4
50 Finds From Manchester and Merseyside: objects from the Portable Antiquities Scheme
A gathering together of the best finds reported to the Portable Antiquities scheme for the region.
Oct 19
Candles, Carts & Carbolic: A Liverpool childhood between the wars
A memoir which manages to recall the utopia of youth without flinching from the hard times of 20th century Liverpool.
Feb 19
Culture of Capital by Nicky Allt
An alternative view of Liverpool as it picked up the baton of Capital of Culture, from someone who wouldn't fall for the hype.
