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Arts and Culture
Victoria Road: How Street Art Revived A New Brighton Neighbourhood
Victoria Road in New Brighton could easily serve as a blueprint for how a once run-down area can transform into a thriving, attention-grabbing destination — for all the right reasons. Firstly, rather than the predictable high influx of popular large retail business chains dominating our streets, it makes a refreshing change to see independent businesses on Victoria Road flourishing. Nevertheless, another key factor making Victoria Road stand out is the inclusion of street art throughout…
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Culture in Liverpool
Preserving The Heart of Kensington: The Fight to Keep Kensington Library Alive
The weather in Liverpool this summer has been dreadful, with our skies constantly under attack by the monotonous grey clouds. However, on any gloomy day, Liverpool’s Kensington Library never fails to brighten things up, even though the library deals with constant adversity. A Historical Gem: Kensington Library’s Architectural Legacy Kensington Library, designed by architect Thomas Shelmerdine in the late 19th century and constructed in 1890, expanded by 1897 and eventually earned its status as a…
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Liverpool News
Exploring Toxteth Park Cemetery Through the Lens
As a keen amateur photographer, when I first laid eyes on Liverpool’s Toxteth Park Cemetery while heading to a house viewing in the Toxteth area, right there and then, I automatically knew images of the cemetery would create some interesting photographs. Therefore, when I finished doing what I had to do, I decided to return to the cemetery. When I strolled through the cemetery’s gates, the first noticeable thing was the eeriness that turned into…
