heritage

Preserving a Liverpool Icon: The Restoration of the Willis Organ’s Trellis

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Image of the Willis Organ at St George's Hall, Liverpool.

Work is currently underway on the restoration of the Willis Organ’s trellis, thanks to funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The trellis of the Willis Organ at St George’s Hall is an exquisite decorative feature that enhances the grandeur of this historic instrument. Designed as an intricate lattice of ornamental fretwork, it serves both … Read more

BLOG: “You may take our status, but you will never take our buildings”

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The facade of St George's Hall

Liverpool’s City Halls manager, Alan Smith, questions the decision to strip Liverpool of its UNESCO World Heritage Site status – after all, the city is brimming with an enviable amount of incredible architecture and heritage. Liverpool was granted UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2004, the city joined a select group of world sites, recognised … Read more