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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Café 1854!

Introducing St George’s Hall’s latest gem! Café 1854 In a nod to the halls’ history, 1854 symbolises the year St George’s Hall opened its doors to the public. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Minton Tiles, Café 1854’s branding weaves vibrant … Read more…

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Thanks a ‘Minton’ to the St George’s Hall Team!

As the final piece of protective wood flooring slots back into place, the team at St George’s Hall is celebrating the most successful Minton Tile Reveal in history!  After four years, and a pandemic, the team behind this year’s reveal … Read more…

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Minton Tile Education Corner

As the summer holidays draw near, we understand the challenge of juggling personal time while keeping the kids entertained! This August, Liverpool residents have the rare opportunity see the Minton tiles, a beautiful Victorian mosaic, hidden under a wooden floor … Read more…

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United by The Florrie’s Big Guitar-In

St George’s Hall has chord-ially invited 600 guitarists to play together in one of the biggest musical performances ever to take place in the venue. The special concert, which takes place on Wednesday 14 June, will raise money for local … Read more…

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