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National Museums Liverpool Podcast
Whether you’re a proper scouser or just a day tripper, listen in to hear the city’s stories. From the under-the-radar to the iconic, we cover the people, places and moments that make Liverpool such a wondrous place.
Episodes
- National Museums Liverpool Podcast
The Liverpool Free Press: News you're not supposed to know.
The Liverpool Free Press was founded in 1971 by a small group of disaffected journalists working for the Liverpool Echo and The Daily Post. In this episode…
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dot-art: Art for all
We find out how dot-art have been promoting and supporting local artists for 20 years. Founder and Managing Director Lucy Byrne has led the organisation…
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World in One City: Grassroots football goes global
We find out how a community run football tournament has grown into a highly anticipated event beloved by the city for how it brings together cultures and…
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April Ashley: The Vogue model from Liverpool
We trace the remarkable life of a pioneering trans woman who forged her own path with courage and determination. From her early years in Liverpool to the world…
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Albert Richards: The Wallasey War Artist
In the Walker Art Gallery collection, alongside works by the likes of Lucien Freud and Rose Wylie, is a rather unusual portrait of a barefoot man in a grey…
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The Craftivist Collective: Making change, one stitch at a time
Discover how Everton's very own Sarah P Corbett turned her activism learnt at a local level into a worldwide crafting movement.
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John Middleton, The Childe of Hale: A tall tale from the 16th century.
In this episode, we uncover the history of John Middleton, aka the Childe of Hale. Born in 1578, in the village of Hale, John Middleton was a man who allegedly…
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The Old Dock: Hidden history beneath your feet
Built in the early 18th century, the Old Dock was the world’s first purpose-built commercial wet dock. Its creation marked the beginning of Liverpool’s…
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Ensemble 10:10: Liverpool's contemporary classical pioneers
In this episode we journey through nearly thirty years of musical experimentation and innovation with Liverpool's contemporary classical pioneers - Ensemble…
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The Abdullah Quilliam Society: Britain's first mosque
In this episode we explore the foundation of Britain's first mosque, and the life and times of its enigmatic founder, Abdullah Quilliam. Quilliam established…
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DIY Cinema Clubs: Beyond the blockbusters
Liverpool is enjoying an underground cinema renaissance and in this episode, we speak to three of the people at the heart of Liverpool's DIY film club revival…
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Africa Oyé: The sounds of Africa in Sefton Park
In this episode we go behind the scenes of one of the most beloved events in city's cultural calendar, Africa Oyé. We chat to Paul Duhaney, Africa Oyé’s…
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Goodison Park: Goodbye to the Grand Old Lady
Celebrate 133 years of sporting history at one of football’s most enduring arenas - Goodison Park. In this episode we look back at 133 years of sporting…
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Lost Art: A Scouse Skating Legacy
This episode rolls through the history of Liverpool's premier skate shop, Lost Art. Discover the origins behind the shop, and its journey into an iconic…
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Homotopia: Creating a Queer Utopia
This episode explores Homotopia, the UK’s longest-running LGBTQIA arts and cultural festival, which champions queer visibility, creativity, and community…
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Frank Hornby: A revolutionary toy inventor
The story of a local man behind some of the world's most famous toys including Meccano, Hornby Trains and Dinky Toys.
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We Absolutely Kept Dancing: Impact of HIV and AIDS on LGBTQ+ Liverpool
This podcast is the second of a two part special. In this episode we find out about the emergence and impact of HIV and AIDS on the Liverpool LGBTQ+ community…
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Alive and High Kicking: LGBTQ+ Culture in 1980s Liverpool
In this episode we go back 40 years to find out more about the creative explosion going on in the city. We hear about this culturally vibrant moment in our…
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Delado: Drumming to the beat of cultural revival
In this episode, we explore the importance of cultural identity and how music and dance serve as powerful forces for uplifting communities. We speak with…
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Liverpool Roller Birds: You'll never skate alone
In this episode we find out that there is more to the city's sport scene than football. We speak to Liverpool Roller Birds Ruckus and Daria about the best…
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The Royal Court: Theatre by the people, for the people
In this episode we get a potted history of Liverpool's Royal Court's 200 year history in just over half an hour. We speak to Iain Christie about the past…
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Scouse Flowerhouse: A blossoming movement to beautify the city
How a group of radical gardeners are rejuvenating neglected urban areas through wildflowers. We speak to Richard Scott and Polly Moseley about their mission to…
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John Moores Painting Prize: Award winning art since 1957
When creativity gets competitive. We take a look back at one of art's oldest and most prestigious prizes. We're joined by a couple of John Moores Painting…
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Ron's Place: an extraordinary world in an ordinary home
How, and why did Birkenhead-native Ron Gittins turn his home into a living work of art. We talk to TV director Martin Wallace, about the story behind (and…
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Bombed out Church: from ruin to renaissance
How a group of punk rockers saved St Luke's church. We talk to musician and artist, Ambrose Reynolds, about his years as caretaker and Creative Director, of…
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GIRLFANS: Knowledge, passion and fashion
Jock Stein once said "Football without fans is nothing". And whilst that may be true, representation amongst supporters has historically been overwhelmingly…
National Museums Liverpool PodcastEric's: here for a good time, not a long time
In four short years, the Eric's club in Liverpool became legendary for its international roster, raucous punk antics and youth centric outlook. Eric's was an…
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S3: Episode 6 - Liverpool on Film
From Jodie Comer to Jimmy McGovern, the stars of film and TV are making Liverpool proud, continuing its remarkable history of screen writing and onscreen…
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S3: Episode 5 - Should we go to Space?
In the past decade advancements in technology have enabled us to discover more about the universe we inhabit, but should we be delving deeper into the unknown…
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S3: Episode 4 - Heroes on the Mersey
The Mersey River makes the brilliant city of Liverpool, but who was there when the tide quite literally got too high? A hero by any standard, James Clarke…
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S3: Episode 3 - Rebels in Music
The Liverbirds were the first all-female rock and roll band- defying expectations and even the industry. This disregard for convention is shared by Nine x Nine…
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S3: Episode 2 - War and Reflection
As we look on across Europe to our Ukrainian allies, how can sharing stories of war help us all?
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S3: Episode 1 - Art as an Anchor
Art galleries have always been a space for quiet contemplation, but in the midst of our modern lives, can they still provide solace during life's biggest…
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S2: Episode 6 - Sex and empowerment
How has our attitude to sex changed over the generations?
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S2: Scandal
Provocative, intriguing, and perhaps salacious – it’s hard to resist a story about a scandal. Hear a discussion about the legacy of Liverpool losing its World…
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S2: Underwater
With Liverpool being a maritime city, a strong relationship with the sea is inevitable. Hear from an open water swimmer about plunging into freezing water and…
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S2: Hair
For centuries we have been cutting, dying, curling, straightening, and braiding our hair. But is hair just for expressing personal style – or is there more we…
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S2: My body
All bodies are worthy of love and respect. **Content warning: this episode explores stories relating to eating disorders and abortion** Hear the inspiring…
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S2: Identity
Who are you and how do you express yourself? In this episode, explore how some people reach out to connect with their ancestors and hear a discussion about the…
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Season 2 Trailer: National Museums Liverpool Podcast
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National Museums Liverpool PodcastS1: Protest
In episode six of the National Museums Liverpool Podcast, Jane Garvey introduces stories on protest, each with their own unique link to the museums and…
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S1: Movement
In episode five of the National Museums Liverpool Podcast, Jane Garvey introduces stories on movement, each with their own unique link to the museums and…
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S1: Isolation
In episode four of the National Museums Liverpool Podcast, Jane Garvey introduces stories on isolation, each with their own unique link to the museums and…
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S1: Work
In episode three of the National Museums Liverpool Podcast, Jane Garvey introduces stories on work, each with their own unique link to the museums and…
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S1: Resilience
In episode two of the National Museums Liverpool Podcast, Jane Garvey introduces stories on resilience, each with their own unique link to the museums and…
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S1: Love
In this first episode of the National Museums Liverpool Podcast, Jane Garvey introduces three stories on love each with their own unique link to the museums…
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Season 1 Trailer: National Museums Liverpool Podcast
Subscribe to the National Museums Liverpool Podcast. Our podcast series weaves together stories from our collections with the experiences of people in…